Manager Assessment and Certification (Grade 3) at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Job Description

NITA/CS/8/09/2025 – 1 post

The Manager Assessment and Certification will be reporting to the Director Industrial Training & Skills Development.

Job Description

The Manager Assessment and Certification will be responsible for the following:

Administering assessment and certification issues;
Setting and maintain industrial training assessment standards for formal, informal and non-formal assessment including Recognition of Prior Learning;
Enhancing collaboration between the institution and the industry on assessment;
Formulating plans and development strategies on assessment and certification;
Advising Authority on the industrial assessment needs of the industry;
Confirming authenticity of certificates, equate certificates and harmonize certificate of competence;
Preparing industrial training assessment tools and instruments;
Assessing industrial training, testing occupational skills and award certificates including government trade tests;
Initiating the development and review of policies, regulations and standards on assessment and certification;
Monitoring and supervise assessment and certification activities;
Establishing and maintain the Department’s Quality Management System.

Job Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –

A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in management role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical/electronics, computer science, information communicationtechnology, automotive, building and construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agri-business, P.V. solar installation, hair dressing and beauty therapy, textile, fashion & design, Human Resource, Mathematics, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry, Finance any other occupational field or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical/electronics, computer science, information communication technology, automotive, building and construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agri-business, P.V. solar installation, hair dressing and beauty therapy, textile, fashion & design, Human Resource, Mathematics, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry, Finance any other occupational field or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification and membership where applicable; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents during interviews:
National Identity Card
Academic and professional certificates together with transcripts
Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
Current Clearance Certificates from the following bodies;
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Report from any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and Recommendations from the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
Officers in NITA Grade 2&3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications which should include:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for
Contacts of at least three professional referees
Visit NITA website at www.nita.go.ke for detailed job description and specifications and download and duly fill the NITA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM REF. NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 – 00200
Nairobi.

Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to recruitment25@nita.go.ke or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters Chairman’s office, clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.
Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 22nd September 2025, 05:00PM (East African Time).
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.