Principal TVET at Umma University

REF: VV/UU/014/2022

QUALIFICATION

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Technology Education from a university recognized in Kenya 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, Entrepreneurship 
• plus a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage or a PhD degree in addition to the 
• above qualifications is an added advantage.
• Have vast knowledge and experience in any relevant field of TVET for not less than 10 years, 5 years of which 
• should be in a management position.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional competence and ability in the management of Technical and Vocational 

Education and Training.

• Possess a good understanding of national and international trends and policies in Technical and Vocational 
• Education and Training and its role in the context of Vision 2030
• Possess a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body.
• Have a strong financial management orientation;
• Have good planning and organizing skills and have ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft applications;
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Marketing or equivalent from recognized institution. 
• Computer Literacy
• Exemplary work performance 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In charge of the administration of the Institution, through the provision of leadership in ensuring implementation and 
• execution of the Institution’s mandate in accordance to Government policies and programs in TVET.
• Liaising with stakeholders on matters about the management of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
• Promoting collaborations, linkages, and agreements to promote TVET institutions and programs, both locally and globally.
• Supervising the curriculum development and implementation in the institution through innovations geared towards optimal utilization of resources available.
• Initiating processes for resource mobilization for the development of the institution’s infrastructure, acquisition of equipment and instructional materials.
• Developing of quality assurance system that ensures high standards of TVET training is achieved.
• Facilitating and promoting entrepreneurship and industrial incubation in technical training through the engagement of income-generating activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the TVET Institute under the guidance of Umma University Industry Advisory Board; 
• Monitor the conduct of education and training at the Institute by the provisions of the TVET Act and any other regulatory guidelines;
  • The Vice Chancellor, 
  • Umma University,
  • P. O. Box: 713 - 01100, Kajiado - Kenya 
  • Email: career@umma.ac.ke
  • Web: www.umma.ac.ke
• Promote and maintain standards, quality and relevance in education and training at the Institute;
• Implement policies at the TVET Institute;
• Initiate the development of and implement the Institute’s strategic plan;
• Develop and review CBET programmes for training and make representations thereon to the Board;
• Liaise with Human Resource Department in the recruitment and appointment of instructors/trainers from among 
• qualified professionals and practicing tradespersons in relevant sectors of industry
• Undertake fundraising and resource mobilization for the Institute;
• Market and promote TVET activities through workshops, seminars and conferences, and fairs;
• Promote research and innovation in the TVET sub-sector;
• Initiate collaboration or association with other institutions and industries in and outside Kenya subject to prior 
• approval by the TVET Board;
• Prepare annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the Institute;
• Prepare comprehensive annual reports on all areas of their mandate, including education and training services and 
• submit the same to the TVET Board; 
• Oversee the welfare of the students and staff at the Institute.

ABOUT TVET TRAINING

• Skills and competencies are provided through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This is critical for 
• the development of any society focused on sustainably generating its wealth. The overall goal of TVET is to produce a 
• critical mass of well-trained human resources to implement programs and projects identified in Kenya‘s Vision 2030