Senior Assistant Director, Vocational Education and Training at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

POSTS - V/NO. 10/2018

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 94,850 –Ksh.127,110 p.m.                               

(Job Group ‘Q’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Vocational Training, Job Group ‘P’or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• a Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Education, Technical Education, Engineering, Building Construction, Enterpreneurship, Business, Information Communication Technology, Computer Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

OR

a Bachelors degree in either Education or Education Technology from a university recognized in Kenya:

OR

a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Pure/Applied Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Building Sciences, Petroleum Studies, Geophysical Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Hospitality Management,      Business    Administration/Management     or                                                                                                                            equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya plus a Post Graduate

• Diploma/Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Technology, Business Administration, Project Planning & Management, Policy Planning, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Hospitality Management or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Impelementing policies, programmes and strategies relating to vocational education and training;
• coordinating forums for promotion of entrepreneurship and vocational education skills improvements;
• coordinating and promoting vocational training co curricula activities;
• organizing fora with industries and other stakeholders on vocational training;
• promoting culture of research and innovation within the vocational training system;
• promoting outreach programmes;
• implementing vocational training policies; and
• designing and developing vocational training programs and service