Director Vocational Training and Technical Training at Muranga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in the design development, implementation and evaluation of Vocational Training policies;
• Promoting integration of ICT in Vocational training;
• Developing policy on vocational training quality assurance and standards;
• Coordinating revitalization and promotion of Vocational Training in line with the national development agenda and Vision 2030;
• Liaising with CDACC, TVETA, KNQA and other relevant Ministries/Departments, County Governments and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the management of vocational training;
• Facilitating Development and review of curriculum; and
• Strengthening strategic partnership and collaborations among stakeholders on revitalization of vocational training.
• Developing and implementing policies that enhance revenue generation to make the function self-sustaining.

Requirements for appointment

• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (10) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Vocational Education and Training, Job Group ‘Q’ and above or in comparable and equivalent positions in the Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Applied Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Entrepreneurship or relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya plus a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Possession of Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Technology, Administration, Planning and Policy, Curriculum Development, Engineering, Architecture, Applied Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and ability in management of vocational training;
• Demonstrated proven professional administrative and managerial competence in work performance and results; and
• Good understanding of national and international trends in vocational training policies and its role in the context of Vision 2030.