Director, Technical and Vocational Training Job, Latest Teaching Jobs In Kenya 2023,

Duties and Responsibilities 


  • The officer will report to Chief Officer, Education, Science and Technology. 

Specific duties and responsibilities include: 


  • Provide leadership in the management, development and implementation of County Youth Polytechnics

  • Review and develop policies, strategies and guidelines for development of County Youth Polytechnics;

  • Mobilize resources for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) projects and programmes;

  • Develop partnership with various stakeholders to improve status and management of Technical and Vocational Training Centers and link the stakeholders to the Ministry; 

  • Promote technical vocational training as an alternative skills process; 

  • Prepare and implement the strategic plan, annual work plan and periodic reports in the department;

  • Supervise and coordinate promotion and implementation of County Youth polytechnic projects, policies and programmes; 

  • Enhance, improve and upgrade certification of technical vocational training centers in the county;

  • Provide technical and coordination support to the stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming the County Youth Polytechnics guidelines for County government; and 

  • Prepare Training needs assessment and planning. 

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: 


  • Served in the grade of Deputy Director Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service for aminimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector; 

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Technology Education or BSc. Engineering from a recognized university;

  • Master’s degree in Education (Institution management, Home Economics, Technology Education) from a recognized university;

  • Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA);

  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and

  • Attended industrial attachment for a minimum of eight (8) weeks in the relevant field;

  • Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities; and

  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

How to Apply

PLEASE NOTE
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form. 
ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: –


  • The Officer’s Payroll Number; 

  • Date of first appointment; 

  • Date of last promotion to the current grade; and

  • Substantive designation and Job Group. 

During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: –


  • National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of appointment/promotion to the current grade.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 


  • All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 25th July, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.

  • N/B: No hard copies or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted. 

  • Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified
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