Director General/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)

Job Purpose

The Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and shall be subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Authority delivers on its mandate as stipulated in the TVET Act CAP 210A;
• Serves as the link between the Board and management, providing regular communication to the Board on all key technical, financial, strategic, administrative and other matters of the Authority;
• Develop and recommend to the Board, the Authority strategic plans, work plans and annual operating budgets;
• Shall be ex officio member and secretary to the Board. Executing and communicating the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
• Ensure the development and implementation of effective financial management policies.
• Ensure the preparation of the annual budget and establishment of proper internal controls;
• Establish Proper Internal Controls systems and procedures;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes implementation of ethical and good corporate governance practices;
• Act as the official Spokesperson for the Authority;
• Maintain a conducive work environment that attracts, retains and motivates skilled and talented employees;
• Ensure compliance with the Constitution, policies, laws, regulations and procedures;
• Any other duty assigned by the Board from time to time, and consistent with the Constitution and other legal provisions.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Director for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the Public Sector/ Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Education in a TVET related field;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Construction Plant, Civil, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Human Resource Management; Entrepreneurship; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Applied and Health Sciences; Agricultural Economics; Computer Science; Information Communication Technology; Library and Information Science; Commerce; Communication; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Hotel Management; Food Technology; Home Economics; Business Administration; Business Management; Sociology; Economics; Secretarial Studies; Supply Chain Management; Psychological Counseling; and Guidance and Counseling or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and Post-Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education; Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Civil, Construction Plant, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Information Systems; Information Technology; Library and Information Science; Information and Information Science; Commerce; Management; Disaster Management; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Applied and Health Sciences; Agricultural Economics; Project Management; Entrepreneurship; Communication; Human Resource Management; Food Technology; Sociology; Economics; Business Administration; Business Management; Tourism; Supply Chain Management; Guidance and Counseling or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in Public or Private institutions, five (5) of which must be in Senior Management;
• Has expertise in matters relating to Technical and Vocational Education;
• Doctorate degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• demonstrate a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective performance of duties at this level.

Personal Qualities

• Adaptability and strategic thinking skills;
• Strong and effective communication Skills;
• Ethical Leadership Skills;
• Resource Mobilization skills;
• Decision-making Skills and Decisiveness;
• Diplomacy and balanced negotiation Skills;
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence;
• Possess strong team building skills