County Project Assistant at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Duties and Responsibilities of County Project Assistant

The County Project Assistant will have the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Facilitate recruitment, selection, placement and follow up of beneficiary youths;

b) Spearhead sensitization and recruitment of employers and providing linkage between them and NITA

c) Monitoring and evaluation of all training and internship project activities in the County;

d) Planning and coordinating meetings and seminars with various stakeholders; including employers meetings and intern orientation meetings;

e) Support the Project Coordinator in coordinating provision of training and internship in partnership with staff of other agencies implementing the project;

f) Liaising with the Sub County Youth Officer (SCYOs) in their respective areas;

g) Providing administrative support the Project Coordinator with regards to financial management, preparation of annual work plans and reports and payments of stipends;

h) Data entry and data management;

i) Ensure continuous input and update of information on the MIS;

j) Ensuring proper collection and filling for all the project documents and information;

k) Managing correspondence, office equipment and updating the relevant records;

l) Attending to walk-in visitors;

m) Requisitioning, safe custody and managing office supplies and update the relevant registers;

n) Management of casuals engaged as per the laid down policies

Consultant’s Qualifications and Key Skills

a) A minimum of diploma in business management or administration, human resource, education, community development, social work, project planning or any related field,

b) Have a minimum of 2 years of previous experience working in industry, training institution or a busy public/private organizations,

c) Previous experience in direct client interactions,

d) Previous work experience engaging in client-focused activities,

e) Strong report writing skills,

f) Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database software,

g) Strong training and facilitation skills;

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