Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Vocational and Technical Trainer is responsible for coordinating all academic and training functions within a specific training section. This includes leading the review and development of curriculum and training manuals to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with industry standards.

The officer supervises academic staff within the training section and coordinates research and training activities to enhance teaching methodologies and technical knowledge. They provide highly specialized inputs in teaching, as well as in the design, development, and preparation of syllabuses and training course materials.

The trainer conducts seminars, workshops, and symposia to build capacity among staff and trainees. They also offer research-related consultancy services and prepare detailed trainee progress reports, maintaining comprehensive records on trainee performance and development.

The officer advises management on technical instruction training policy formulation and implementation. They lead the identification and acquisition of technical specifications and equipment required in the deployed department and coordinate the development and periodic review of the technical training curriculum to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field in the Public Service or Private Sector, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Bachelor of Education degree in any of the following specializations: Business Administration, Pure and Applied Science, Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Training of Trainers 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 laws affecting Technical and Vocational Education;-
• Demonstrated exemplary capacity in the planning, implementation, and control of training programs, activities, and standards; -
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting seminars/ workshops or symposia.
• Certificate in computer applications skills
• Possession of a relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage

• Coordinate all academic and training functions within a specific training section.
• Lead the review and development of curriculum and training manuals to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with industry standards.
• Supervise academic staff within the training section and coordinate research and training activities to enhance teaching methodologies and technical knowledge.
• Provide highly specialized inputs in teaching, as well as in the design, development, and preparation of syllabuses and training course materials.
• Conduct seminars, workshops, and symposia to build capacity among staff and trainees.
• Offer research-related consultancy services and prepare detailed trainee progress reports, maintaining comprehensive records on trainee performance and development.
• Advise management on technical instruction training policy formulation and implementation.
• Lead the identification and acquisition of technical specifications and equipment required in the deployed department.
• Coordinate the development and periodic review of the technical training curriculum to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

• Planning, implementation, and control of training programs, activities, and standards
• Conducting seminars, workshops, or symposia
• Curriculum and training manual development and review
• Teaching and preparation of syllabuses and training course materials
• Research and training coordination
• Computer applications skills

• Bachelor of Education degree in Business Administration, Pure and Applied Science, Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Training of Trainers course lasting not less than six 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 laws affecting Technical and Vocational Education
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer applications skills
• A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage