Director-Vocational Training at Laikipia County Government

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate, initiate, formulate and implement policies in Vocational Training Centers; develop and implement programs, policies and projects to enhance enrollment in VTC’s; train and advice on implementation of Vocational Training curricular and co-curricular activities to meet the set standards; oversee assessment of upcoming youth polytechnics capacity of registration as training institutions and examination Centers; initiate, build and strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders on revitalization, rehabilitation and promotion of Vocational Training; coordinate management and disbursement of Vocational tuition scheme and grants; build capacity in Vocational Training by conducting regular human resource planning; coordinate establishment of functional Boards of Management to manage Vocational Training; liaise with stakeholders on the domestication of the drawings and bills of quantities for infrastructure development; participate in monitoring and evaluation of Vocational Training programs and projects; responsible for advising the Board of Management on prudent management of Vocational Training funds; coordinate the implementation of the departmental strategic plan, performance contracting, annual work plans and monitoring performance

Requirement for appointment

Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in education or any other first degree and a post Graduate Diploma in Education or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a related area within the Public Service or Private Sector three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level
Have demonstrated thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan
Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County
Satisfy the requirements of the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
Have a certificate in Computer application from a recognized institution.
Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application through the GOOGLE FORMS LINK provided on the County Website and follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS

All applications shall be through the Google Forms link provided received on or before 15th September, 2024.
Application and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5 MBs.
ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during interview.
Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254 715052052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
Any form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Laikipia County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications shall be addressed to: –

The Secretary/CEO
Laikipia County Public Service Board
P.O Box 52-20300
Nyahururu