Reporting to the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer and serving as head of the National Integrity Academy, the job holder is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the National Integrity Academy in relation to:
• The overall design, development and implementation of all Academy programmes;
• Management and operationalization of the Academy;
• Compliance with the requisite legal standards and practices applicable to the Academy and its operations;
• Establishment and management of partnerships, networks, collaborations and linkages locally, regionally and internationally;
• Identification and mobilisation of resources for the operations of the Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Leading the development and implementation of the Academy Strategic Plan;
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy;
• Coordinating the administrative functions of the Academy;
• Coordinating training and capacity building programmes;
• Coordinating the design, development and implementation of the Academy curriculum including face to face and online programmes;
• Providing leadership in resource mobilisation for the implementation of the programmes of the Academy;
• Ensuring the Academy’s compliance with the laws governing training institutions in the country;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of the work plans and budget of the Academy;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of Academy reports on the timely reporting of activities undertaken;
• Establishing procedures for evaluation and selection of Academy faculty, equipment and training materials;
• Entering into contracts and arrangements on behalf of the Academy and negotiating international agreements for consideration by the Board and approval by the Assembly;
• Ensuring accreditation of the academy programmes.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years’ relevant professional experience in a training institution, at least five (5) of which
should have been at the level of a Senior Assistant Director or its equivalent position
• Master’s Degree in Education, Governance & Ethics, Law, HR, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or its equivalent from a recognised university
• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Membership to recognised professional body and be in good standing
• Experience in running a reputable training institution
• Experience in research and consultancy
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme
• Proven experience in resource mobilisation and prudently manage and account for resources
• Have knowledge and clear understanding of Education and training sector
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results
Other Requirements
• A doctorate degree will be an added advantage
• Publication in refereed journal and/ or book chapters will be an added advantage
In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
