Director Vocational Training, Youth and Sports at County Government of Tana River

TRCPSB/V/NO. 021/2025: DIRECTOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, YOUTH AND SPORTS J/G ‘R’ (1 POST)

Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Heading a training Section;
• Coordinating all functions, reviewing and developing of curriculum and training manuals in the division and supervising the academic staff;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing highly specialized inputs in training;
• Coordinating the designing, developing and preparing of syllabuses, training course materials;
• Coordinating seminars/workshops and symposia;
• Undertaking consultancy work and providing research related consultancy work;
• Coordinating and promoting academic proposals, reviews and other academic matters with the heads of training sections and other institutions;
• Providing leadership and implementing strategic plans for the division;
• Coordinating formulation of strategies for training programmes; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director Vocational Trainer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Education degree in any of the following specializations:- Business Administration, Pure Applied Science, Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Education, Business Administration, Applied Science, Technology, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition Dietetics, General Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Building and Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum, Geophysical/Sciences, Performing Arts, Counselling Psychology, Survey, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, Communication, Mechatronics, Education, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies/Administration, Pure/Applied Science, or equivalent qualification plus a Training of Trainers course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields:- Engineering, Architecture, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Technology, Education Administration, Planning and Policy, Curriculum Development, Pure Applied Sciences, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition Dietetics, General Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Building and Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum, Geophysical/Sciences, Performing Arts, Counselling Psychology, Survey, Marine Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Strategic Leadership Development Programmes Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies governing the management and development of Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya;
• Knowledge of international trends and issues affecting Technical and Vocational Education;
• Demonstrated exemplary capacity in the planning, implementation and control of training programmes, activities and standards; and
• Certificate in computer proficiency.