Director, Corporate Services at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a state corporation established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. The Authority has five industrial training centres spread across the country .NITA perpetuates industrial training in Kenya that dates back to 1925 when the native industrial training depots (NITDS) were introduced by the colonial Government. In 1959, Industrial training ordinance was enacted to regulate apprentice and indentured learners in industry. In 1963, the Industrial Training ordinance became the Industrial Training ACT, Cap 237 which was amended in 1971 to establish the training levy fund and the National Industrial Training council (NITC) which had Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) as its secretariat.

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The Director Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership, advice to ensure optimal utilization and management of the Authority’s resources. The job holder will report to Director General.

Job Description

The Director Corporate Services is responsible for the following:

1. Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of Authority activities and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;


2. Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;


3. Planning and coordinating timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for the Authority;


4. Developing and managing internal controls and compliance;


5. Participating in developing Public Private Partnership program and resource mobilization strategies;


6. Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;


7. Monitoring and evaluating funds applications and accountability;


8. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;


9. Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;


10. Providing up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the management and the board;


11. Providing oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;


12. Proving oversight for effective records management operations;


13. Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;


14. Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;


15. Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance & Accounting departments.

Person Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –

• A Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;


• Masters Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Bachelors Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent from recognize institution;


• ICPAK Membership and in good standing;


• Proficiency in computer applications; and


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Note: Leadership course will be an added advantage

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