Notice of Vacancy for the position of CEO within the NTA

The Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GCTVET) is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Chief Executive Officer of the National Training Agency (NTA).

JOB OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Chairman of the Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training the Chief Executive Officer provides strategic leadership for the organization; guides policy direction on national and regional workforce development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); and ensures the maintenance of a relevant training, assessment and certification system for the creation of a globally competitive workforce.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leads the development of the corporate strategic plan for the National Training Agency.
2. Provides administrative and financial management for the NTA.
3. Provides policy direction and oversight to the training and assessment process thereby ensuring the provision of a pool of certified, competent workers for the development and maintenance of the Grenadian workforce at a world class standard.
4. Models and promotes the organization’s values and influences performance throughout the organization.
5. Monitors and evaluates systems and structures for the continual improvement, efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s output and outcomes.
6. Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of staff of the agency are clearly identified and addressed.
7. Reviews the operational procedures and guidelines for each department ensuring synergy and cohesiveness among departments for the effective operation of the Agency.
8. Co-ordinates training to raise awareness of risk and risk management within the TVET systems. 
9. Keeps abreast of issues relating to workforce development and competitiveness.
10. Provides strategic leadership and management of staff of the NTA. 

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Economics, Business Management, or other relevant field together with at least ten (10) years’ experience at the management level.  

Applications along with supporting documents should be sent to:

Chairman

Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

C/O National Training Agency

Belmont Road

St George

Email: executive@nta.gov.gd

Phone: 473-435-9092/3

Applications should reach the NTA no later than 4:00pm on November 10^th, 2023.