Kenya YMCA National Training Institute Principal Job Vacancy

The Kenya YMCA National Training Institute (KYMCA NTI) was established in 1966 as YMCA Crafts Training Centre with the aim of providing vocational training to young school leavers. In 2005, it was rebranded to National Training Institute and its programmes reviewed so as to meet the emerging students, industry and business needs.

The KYMCA NTI is seeking to recruit a Principal to head the institution situated in Shauri Moyo.

Job Purpose

To work with the governing body to plan and implement significant process of change, that will align strategic and operational plans with a new structure of governance and accountabilityTo work with the task force to further develop the vision and strategy to take the institution forward to achieve excellence in all areas.To provide inspiring leadership to enable the institution achieve its short term and long term objective upholding and promoting the values and reputation of the institution.Description of Duties and Responsibilities
To provide inspiring leadership for the institution  ensuring that all staff are working in collaboration to achieve the highest results for learnersEnsure that the appropriate targets are set and agreed through the institution in order to achieve the agreed short term plans, that performance against these targets is monitored and that the institution meets these targets.Foster positive internal and external communication ensuring staff is made aware of developments and decisions of the task force.Be an outstanding ambassador for the institution promoting and represent the institution it at local, regional and international level.Ensure that overall management, internal organization and discipline of staff and learners are consistent with agreed policies and that they are applied fairly.To provide strategic leadership for the institution to achieve its mission, priorities aims and developing a vision.B. Financial and Resource ManagementTo be the institution ’s accounting officerTo be responsible to the governing body for the preparation of annual estimates of income and expenditure and the efficient and effective management of resources in line with approved budgets.To ensure there is proper and effective operation of financial planning and management controlsTo ensure the institution continued solvency and good financial health of the institution Ensure that information system are in place to provide timely robust data to support the management of the institution To ensure the assets of the institution are maintained in proper order to avoid deterioration in value and ensure and promote further development to support the institution’s objectives.Ensure the repair, stocking of labs and the library and maintenance of all the institution’s resources and facilities for promotion of teaching and learningTo promote and facilitate the innovation and development of the curriculum to ensure the institution delivers an outstanding range of education and training opportunities.To ensure that high quality standards are set and achieved for all programmes and promote practices that support learners.Facilitate curriculum development of courses that are relevant to market needs.Facilitate the growth of NTI programmes and authority to award own certification. Masters Degree level qualificationEvidence of training with leadership focusEvidence of entrepreneurial skills required in managing a technical institutionAt least 10 years experience in education management of a technical institutionDesired Skills and CompetenciesStrong decision making skills including willingness to confront top management issues when necessaryThe ability to analyze solve problems and implement change with successful track record of managing and delivering changeThe ability to communicate a vision show how it can be achieved and inspire others to embrace it and successfully take it forwardAn awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and regulation as it applies to educationInterested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV by 4th July 2014 via e-mail to applicants@africaymca.org. Please indicate the position applied.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.