The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

cumulative service period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Director, Vocational and Technical Education, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
Kenya National Qualification Framework (KNQF) level seven (7) (Higher National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree) in Education or Education Technology from a university recognized in Kenya;
OR
a KNQF level seven (7)/Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Pure/Applied Sciences, Home Economics, Agriculture Economics, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Building Sciences, Petroleum Studies, Geophysical Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Hospitality Management, Business Administration/Management with post graduate diploma in Education/Pedagogy or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a KNQF level nine (9)/Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Education Technology, Pure/Applied Science, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management, Policy Planning, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Hospitality Management or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development programme from a recognized institution;
good understanding of National and International trends and policies in the Technical Training function; and
conversant with the current trends in Technical Vocational Education and Training.

Duties and Responsibilities

TVET Tutors Management

advising and reviewing the standards of education and training for persons joining the trainer management service;
developing, implementing and reviewing induction, training and professional development of Vocational and Technical Trainers;
advising on deployment and transfer of Vocational and Technical Trainers and institutional administrators of public TVET institutions;
developing, implementing and reviewing master plan on Vocational and Technical Trainers’ industrial attachment, linkages and continuous professional development;
maintaining data on Vocational and Technical Trainers’ performance management in public TVET institutions;
advising on Curriculum Based Establishment (CBE) and workload for Vocational and Technical Trainers;
maintaining a national register and database for Vocational and Technical Trainers;
managing Vocational and Technical Trainers support services (guidance, counselling and psychosocial support);
developing and implementing guidelines on Trainer-Trainee ratio, workload and contact hours;
coordinating, designing, implementing and reviewing capacity building programmes for Vocational and Technical Trainers;
advising on Vocational and Technical Trainers’ delivery capacity;
coordinating staff development, training needs and impact assessment for Trainers; and
advising on disciplinary control of Vocational and Technical Trainers in public TVET institutions.

Technical Training Skills Development

overseeing the formulation, coordination and review of National Technical Training Policies and Strategies;
overseeing the implementation of National Technical Training Policies, Strategies and Guidelines;
providing policy and strategic direction for the growth of technical training;
planning for development of technical training in Kenya;
promoting Science, Technology, Research and Innovation in technical training;
building capacity of technical training officers;
coordinating resource mobilization and allocation for the development of the technical sector;
promoting technical training co-curricular and promotional activities;
fostering strategic collaborations, linkages, partnerships and agreements in technical training;
promoting entrepreneurship and industrial incubation in technical trainings;
coordinating the promotion of entrepreneurial culture in the technical training system;
overseeing monitoring and evaluating technical training programmes and projects; and
coordinating performance management in the Directorate.

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