VACANCIES
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the
Industrial Training Act of 2011. The Authority’s mission is to enhance skills development,
productivity and employability through effective regulation of demand driven training at all levels
of industry.
The Authority therefore wishes to recruit result oriented Kenyans to fill the following vacancies in
the Authority: -
S/No Job Title NITA No. of Location Reference Number
Job Vacan
Grade cies
1. Corporation Secretary and Director 2 1 HQ NITA/CS/1/09/2025
Legal Services
2. Director Internal Audit 2 1 HQ NITA/CS/2/09/2025
3. Manager Industrial Training Centre 3 1 Centers NITA/CS/3/09/2025
4. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/4/09/2025
Research & Curriculum Development
5. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/5/09/2025
Development
6. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/6/09/2025
Standards and Quality Assurance
7. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/7/09/2025
Accreditation and Registration
8. Manager Assessment and 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/8/09/2025
Certification
9. Manager Planning & Risk 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/9/09/2025
Management Coordination
10. Manager Industrial Training Levy 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/10/09/2025
Administration
11. Manager Corporate Communications 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/11/09/2025
12. Manager Resource Mobilization and 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/12/09/2025
Enterprise Development
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents during
interviews:
a) National Identity Card
b) Academic and professional certificates together with transcripts
c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
d) Current Clearance Certificates from the following bodies;
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, i. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
ii. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
iii. Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
iv. Report from any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
v. A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation (DCI).
e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University
Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and
f) Recommendations from the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
2. Officers in NITA Grade 2&3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable
subject to performance.
3. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications which should include:
a) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
b) Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
c) A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for
d) Contacts of at least three professional referees
e) Visit NITA website at www.nita.go.ke for detailed job description and
specifications and download and duly fill the NITA APPLICATION FOR
EMPLOYMENT FORM REF. NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01
f) Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.
g) Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to
or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters
Chairman’s office, clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.
4. Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 22nd September
2025, 05:00PM (East African Time).
5. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
NITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Inclusivity and
Gender Equality.
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, JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services (Grade 2)
NITA/CS/1/09/2025- 1 post
The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will be reporting to the Director
General and will provide Board’s Secretariat and Legal Services to the Authority.
Job Description
The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will be responsible for the
following:
i. Providing guidance to the Board members individually on their duties,
responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best
interests of the Authority;
ii. Ensuring that the Board procedures are followed and reviewed regularly,
and that the Board complies with the Law, rules and regulations;
iii. Assisting the Chairperson in organizing Board activities, including
providing information, preparing agenda, issuing notices and preparing for
meetings, board evaluation and board development programs;
iv. Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the
Board work plan is prepared and adhered to, circulating board papers in
advance to the meeting, maintaining and updating conflict of interest
register, maintaining the Board attendance register, keeping record of
attendance at meetings, keeping safe custody of the seal and a record of its
usage;
v. Assisting the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Updating
the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board
evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code of Conduct and
Ethics;
vi. Ensuring that the minutes of the Board and Board committees are promptly
prepared and circulated;
vii. Keeping the Board abreast of and informed on, current governance thinking
and practice;
viii. Advising the Authority on legal matters and monitoring compliance of the
Authority with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
ix. Initiating policy, strategy and programs for legal services;
x. Providing timely legal advice to assist the Authority in making informed
decision; and
i. Attending to all legal matters of the Authority including advising, vetting
and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority’s operations.
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National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a State Corporation established under the
Industrial Training Act of 2011. The Authority’s mission is to enhance skills development,
productivity and employability through effective regulation of demand driven training at all levels
of industry.
The Authority therefore wishes to recruit result oriented Kenyans to fill the following vacancies in
the Authority: -
S/No Job Title NITA No. of Location Reference Number
Job Vacan
Grade cies
1. Corporation Secretary and Director 2 1 HQ NITA/CS/1/09/2025
Legal Services
2. Director Internal Audit 2 1 HQ NITA/CS/2/09/2025
3. Manager Industrial Training Centre 3 1 Centers NITA/CS/3/09/2025
4. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/4/09/2025
Research & Curriculum Development
5. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/5/09/2025
Development
6. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/6/09/2025
Standards and Quality Assurance
7. Manager Industrial Training 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/7/09/2025
Accreditation and Registration
8. Manager Assessment and 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/8/09/2025
Certification
9. Manager Planning & Risk 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/9/09/2025
Management Coordination
10. Manager Industrial Training Levy 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/10/09/2025
Administration
11. Manager Corporate Communications 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/11/09/2025
12. Manager Resource Mobilization and 3 1 HQ NITA/CS/12/09/2025
Enterprise Development
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents during
interviews:
a) National Identity Card
b) Academic and professional certificates together with transcripts
c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
d) Current Clearance Certificates from the following bodies;
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, i. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
ii. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
iii. Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
iv. Report from any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
v. A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation (DCI).
e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University
Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and
f) Recommendations from the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
2. Officers in NITA Grade 2&3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable
subject to performance.
3. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications which should include:
a) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
b) Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
c) A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for
d) Contacts of at least three professional referees
e) Visit NITA website at www.nita.go.ke for detailed job description and
specifications and download and duly fill the NITA APPLICATION FOR
EMPLOYMENT FORM REF. NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01
f) Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.
g) Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to
or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters
Chairman’s office, clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.
4. Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 22nd September
2025, 05:00PM (East African Time).
5. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
NITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Inclusivity and
Gender Equality.
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, JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services (Grade 2)
NITA/CS/1/09/2025- 1 post
The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will be reporting to the Director
General and will provide Board’s Secretariat and Legal Services to the Authority.
Job Description
The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will be responsible for the
following:
i. Providing guidance to the Board members individually on their duties,
responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best
interests of the Authority;
ii. Ensuring that the Board procedures are followed and reviewed regularly,
and that the Board complies with the Law, rules and regulations;
iii. Assisting the Chairperson in organizing Board activities, including
providing information, preparing agenda, issuing notices and preparing for
meetings, board evaluation and board development programs;
iv. Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the
Board work plan is prepared and adhered to, circulating board papers in
advance to the meeting, maintaining and updating conflict of interest
register, maintaining the Board attendance register, keeping record of
attendance at meetings, keeping safe custody of the seal and a record of its
usage;
v. Assisting the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Updating
the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board
evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code of Conduct and
Ethics;
vi. Ensuring that the minutes of the Board and Board committees are promptly
prepared and circulated;
vii. Keeping the Board abreast of and informed on, current governance thinking
and practice;
viii. Advising the Authority on legal matters and monitoring compliance of the
Authority with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
ix. Initiating policy, strategy and programs for legal services;
x. Providing timely legal advice to assist the Authority in making informed
decision; and
i. Attending to all legal matters of the Authority including advising, vetting
and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority’s operations.
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