Assistant Director, Partnership & Professional Development

At the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB), we are committed to advancing engineering technology in Kenya. The Assistant Director, Partnership & Professional Development is a senior role responsible for overseeing the development, registration, and professional standard-setting for engineering technology professionals across the country. This position involves strategic collaboration with training institutions and monitoring the quality of engineering technology programs to ensure professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing detailed training curriculum for training engineering technology professionals for the purposes of registration in liaison with training institutions and other stakeholders.
• Participating as a stakeholder in formulating engineering technology programs in public and private universities and other tertiary level educational institutions offering education in engineering technology.
• Planning, arranging, and coordinating professional training sessions.
• Coordinating internship programs for engineering technology professionals.
• Collaborating with engineering technology training institutions, professional associations, and other relevant bodies in matters relating to professional development.
• Overseeing professional examinations for the purposes of registration of engineering technology professionals.
• Overseeing maintenance of a database of interns and training institutions offering internship programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating engineering technology programs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 129,120 – 204,115 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh. 45,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000 p.m.

Qualifications and Experience

• Served cumulatively for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must have been in the grade of Principal Engineering Technologist or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
• A Bachelor’s of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Education Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Registered with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• A valid annual practicing license from Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Proven experience in implementing training and professional development programmes is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the Board website for a detailed advertisement and application information on www.ketrb.go.ke. Applications shall be submitted both in soft and hard copies.

Hard Copy Submissions: Applications must be sealed, clearly marked "Confidential", and indicate the Job Vacancy number 4/2025/2026 to: Registrar / Chief Executive Officer Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board P.O BOX 5901 – 00200 NAIROBI OR Hand delivered to 11th floor, Room No 3, National Bank Building, Harambee Ave. Nairobi.

Soft Copy Submissions: Soft copy applications must be submitted via the link provided on the website www.ketrb.go.ke.

Submission Deadline: Applications should reach us not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on 14th April, 2026.