Director General at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Job Specification

• This is the senior most position in the Authority. The Director General will be responsible to the Board for the day to day management and coordination of activities in the Authority.

The duties and responsibilities entail;

• Responsible for the overall day to day management of the Authority;
• Advise the Board and government on all matters relating to the implementation of the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237;
• Accounting Officer of the Authority;
• Develop and recommend to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; and establish proper internal monitoring & control systems and procedures;
• Coordinate and prepare business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
• Generates sufficient alternatives to inform Board decision making;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of corporate image of the Board;
• Ensure that there is effective communication between the Management and the Board as well as between different levels of management;
• Provide leadership to the management;
• Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Authority;
• Ensure continuous achievement of the Authority’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
• Oversee and ensure implementation of corporate policies and programmes;
• Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Serves as the spokesperson of the Authority on operational matters;
• Ensure compliance with the laws of the country;
• Coordination of all regional offices; and
• Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s objectives as set out in the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237.

Person Specification

• At least fifteen (15) years’ working experience in a related field, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management;
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, administration, finance, technical or industrial education, from a recognized university;
• Master’s Degree in engineering, technology, administration, finance, technical or industrial education, from a recognized university; 
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the industrial training; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills