At a glance
TVETA is recruiting its Director General/CEO to lead Kenya's national TVET regulatory authority, overseeing licensing, registration, and accreditation of programmes, institutions, and trainers. The role requires a Master's degree in a wide range of technical or management fields, a Bachelor's degree (with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education where the Bachelor's is not in Education), and 15 years of experience of which 5 must be at senior management level. This is a five-year contract renewable once — a rare CEO-level opportunity in the public education and training sector.
Key Responsibilities
•Ensure the Authority delivers on its mandate as stipulated in the TVET Act CAP 210A
•Serve as the link between the Board and management, providing regular communication on all key technical, financial, strategic, and administrative matters
•Develop and recommend to the Board the Authority's strategic plans, work plans, and annual operating budgets
•Serve as ex officio member and secretary to the Board; execute and communicate the Board's strategies, decisions, and policies
•Ensure development and implementation of effective financial management policies and proper internal controls
•Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical and good corporate governance practices
•Act as the official Spokesperson for the Authority
•Maintain a conducive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates skilled and talented employees
Requirements
✓Served in the grade of Director for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the Public Service/Private Sector
✓Bachelor's degree in Education in a TVET related field; OR Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Construction Plant, Civil, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Human Resource Management; Entrepreneurship; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Applied and Health Sciences; Agricultural Economics; Computer Science; Information Communication Technology; Library and Information Science; Commerce; Communication; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Hotel Management; Food Technology; Home Economics; Business Administration; Business Management; Sociology; Economics; Secretarial Studies; Supply Chain Management; Psychological Counseling; and Guidance and Counseling or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and Post-Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution
✓Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Education; Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Civil, Construction Plant, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Information Systems; Information Technology; Library and Information Science; Information Communication Technology; Disaster Management; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Applied and Health Sciences; Agricultural Economics; Project Management; Entrepreneurship; Communication; Human Resource Management; Food Technology; Sociology; Economics; Business Administration; Business Management; Tourism; Supply Chain Management; Guidance and Counseling or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
✓At least fifteen (15) years' experience in Public or private Institutions, five (5) of which must be in senior Management
✓Has expertise in matters relating to Technical and Vocational Education
✓Doctorate degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage
✓Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage
✓Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable
✓Be a Kenyan citizen
✓Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
✓Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective performance of duties at this level
✓Adaptability and strategic thinking skills
✓Strong and effective communication skills
✓Ethical Leadership Skills
✓Resource Mobilization skills
✓Decision-making Skills and Decisiveness
✓Diplomacy and balanced negotiation Skills
✓Demonstrate high emotional intelligence
✓Possess strong team building skills
How to Apply
Submit a detailed application letter, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, a copy of national ID, and an updated CV. Applications may be submitted as hard copy or soft copy, clearly referenced 'Application for the position of Director General/CEO'. Deadline: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT. Address: The Chairperson, Board of Directors, TVETA, Utalii House, 8th Floor, Wing A, PO BOX 35625-00100, Nairobi. Email: recruitment@tveta.go.ke