Deputy Director Vocational and Technical Training

Bungoma County is the 3rd most populous county in Kenya, home to approximately 1.7 million people. The County Government is seeking a dedicated professional for the role of Deputy Director Vocational and Technical Training. An officer at this level may be deployed as a Deputy Director of Vocational Training or a Vocational Training Officer (VTO), balanced with teaching duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for high-level coordination of vocational programs, policy implementation, and institutional management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Train in areas of specialization in accordance with the prescribed syllabus.
• Coordinate courses, programs, projects, and practical work within the institutions.
• Prepare and maintain essential documentation including schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and teaching/learning materials.
• Maintain accurate trainee records and carry out assessments in class and during industrial attachments.
• Conduct research within relevant fields of specialization to improve training quality.
• Prepare annual budgets and prudently manage institutional financial resources.
• Manage human resources at various vocational training centers.
• Oversee proper inventory management and resource mobilization.
• Maintain trainee discipline through effective guiding and counseling.
• Liaise with relevant industries to secure trainee attachments.
• Engage with stakeholders and coordinate policy formulation and implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have served in the grade of Assistant Director Vocational and Technical Training (Job Group ‘CPSB 05’ / JG-P) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Technology Education, BSc. Engineering, Entrepreneurship, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in Education (Institution Management, Home Economics, Technology Education), Entrepreneurship, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Certificate in the Strategic Leadership Development Program or Education Management lasting at least six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
• Evidence of merit and ability in work performance and results.
• Completion of a refresher course in a relevant field lasting at least four (4) weeks.

Terms of Service

• Five (5) years contract.

How to Apply

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport, and other supporting documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope. Clearly indicate the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope. Bungoma County residents must specify their Sub-County and ward of residence.

Applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board Offices (next to the Governor’s Office) or sent to:

The Secretary/CEO County Public Service Board P.O Box 2489-50200 BUNGOMA

Applications must reach the undersigned by 2nd April, 2026 at 5.00 p.m.