Government Jobs in Kenya – NITA - 2015

National Industrial Training

Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the Industrial

Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. 

The mandate of the Authority is to

promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial

training in Kenya and ensure an adequate supply of properly trained manpower at

all levels in the industry.     

The Authority wishes to recruit results oriented Kenyan citizens with drive,

vision and creativity to fill various positions at its Headquarters based in

Nairobi to ensure delivery of its mandate.

Applications are hereby invited from suitability qualified persons to fill the

following vacancies in the Authority:-

Internal Audit Department
 

Reporting to the Senior Internal

Auditor, the job holder will be responsible for undertaking specific audit

assignments and prepare detailed audit observations and reports. 

The job holder will also be

responsible for:

• Carrying out audit of payment documents to
  
  confirm compliance with set policies and procedures;


• Reviewing of internal control systems,
  
  recording findings and analysing findings for compilation of audit
  
  reports;


• Checking on budgetary controls to ensure
  
  compliance with the set budgets and work plans;


• Checking on internal controls on levy
  
  collection to advice on deviations;


• Confirming that the Authority’s assets, plant
  
  and equipment, supplies, stores are appropriately recorded and the
  
  registers are maintained;


• Assisting in follow up on implementation of
  
  recommendations of the internal and external auditors.

The successful candidate must have:

• At least CPA II /(CIA) II or its equivalent;


• Proficiency in computerized Accounting/Audit
  
  packages;


• A degree in business related field will be an
  
  added advantage;


• Experience of at least two (2) years in audit
  
  of state corporations.

Directorate of Human Resource and

Administration
 

Senior Human Resource Officer 

Reporting to Manager Human Resource and Administration the job holder will be

responsible for interpretation and implementation of human resource policies

and procedures and carry out Human Resource Department assignments that will

enable the Department fulfil its set objectives. 

The job holder will also be

responsible for:

• Assisting in drafting of HR related policies ;


• Developing the departments Work plans and
  
  Budgets;


• Organizing and carrying out training
  
  programmes;


• Implementing change management initiatives;


• Implementing employee performance management
  
  strategies


• Review and improvement of administrative
  
  programmes and procedures;


• Assisting in the implementation of manpower
  
  planning programs, staff discipline, staff welfare programs and staff
  
  benefits and compensation programs;


• participate in developing and maintaining a
  
  sustainable staff establishment;

The successful candidate must have:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (HR
  
  Option) or Masters of Science in Human Resource Management.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource or Social
  
  Science;


• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or
  
  CPS (K)


• Experience of at least five (5) years, three
  
  (3) of which must be in the position of Human Resource Officer I in a
  
  State Corporation;


• Be a member in good standing of IHRM;


• Good interpersonal, communication and
  
  analytical skills;


• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
  
  Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Manager Levy Administration

Reporting to Director General, the

jobholder will be responsible for enforcing the Act on Levy Administration; the

overall management of Levy; development of policies and procedures on levy

management; creation of awareness on need for registration of employers;

identification and registration of new levy contributors; reimbursement of

training levy and creating a database for levy contributors and litigating on

defaulting employers. 

The job holder will also be

responsible for:

• Strategic direction on Levy Management.;


• Reimbursement of training levy;


• Formulate and ensure implementation of
  
  policies and procedures on levy management in accordance to the Act;


• Directing programmes at National level on
  
  awareness creation on the need for registration of employers;


• Coordinating levy activities at the National
  
  level


• Monitoring and evaluating the policy
  
  implementation on levy contribution and registration of employers at the
  
  National level.


• Development of awareness creation programmes;


• Recommend litigation of defaulting employers;


• Recommend for capacity building for levy
  
  administration staff;

The successful candidate must have:

• A Master’s Degree in any field from a
  
  recognized institution;


• A Bachelor’s Degree;


• Diploma in Law, Industrial Relations, Labour
  
  Management or any other related field and a certificate in prosecution,
  
  litigation, mediation or arbitration


• At least ten (10) years’ experience, three (3)
  
  of which must be in a Senior Management level in a similar position or a
  
  related field.


• Be a registered member of a relevant and
  
  recognized professional body;


• Proficiency in computer application;


• Good interpersonal and communication skills;


• Good understanding of the dynamics of the
  
  industry;


• Attended a leadership course of not less than
  
  four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;


• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the
  
  Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference

number and the title of the position they are applying for. 

In addition, applicants should submit

a detailed curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience,

present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of

relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card or

passport. 

They should also include their day

and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three

referees. 

Envelopes containing the documents

should be clearly marked the post being applied for and be addressed to:-

The Director General
National Industrial Training Authority
P. O.  Box 74494 00200
Nairobi.

To reach by Friday, 12th June 2015 at 5.00p.m

Please Note:

 

1. NITA is an equal opportunity employer.

2. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

3. Persons from marginalised areas are encouraged to apply.

4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

5. Canvassing will lead to automatic

disqualification.