Training and Internship Officer at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Duties and Responsibilities of Training & Internship Officer

The Training and Internship Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Spearhead recruitment of youth and employers to participate in provision of training and internship;

b) Develop standards and materials for implementing the provision training and internships;

c) Prepare an application form and process for receipt, in conjunction with the M&E Officer, that will provide a sound basis for selection of youth according to the criteria identified within the project;

d) Evaluate applications received and prepare those meeting the selection criteria for the subsequent audited random selection process;

e) Notify successful beneficiary youths, and inform them of the next steps vis-a-vis the training placement;

f) Coordinate assessment of youths during the job specific training and internship including the master craftsmen;

g) Monitor youth during the internship period and provide support as needed;

h) Participate in the development of evaluation mechanisms, in conjunction with the M&E Officer, for both youths and employers

i) Develop a management information system to capture data on the youth undertaking training and internship;

j) Act as a point of contact for NITA and PCU (MPYG) on all aspects relating to training and internship

Consultant’s Qualifications and Key Skills

a) Post graduate degree in education and training or social sciences,

b) A Bachelor of education degree, engineering, vocational training, social sciences or related field of study,

c) At least 5 years of experience as training officer in development projects of similar scope in at least one developing country in Africa in the last five years;

d) Worked in the industry OR skills training environment for a minimum of seven years,

e) A broad understanding of labour market dynamics in the formal and informal sectors in Kenya.

f) Experience in designing training tools and strategies for tracking implementation of training and reporting of progress;

g) Proven ICT skills and use e-learning platforms;

h) Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;

i) Strong training and facilitation skills;

j) Excellent leadership skills including relationship management and written and verbal communications skills,

k) Ability and willingness to work long hours, take responsibility for delivery and meet tight deadlines