KenHA Technical Capacity Development through Training of the Selected Unemployed Youth, Project-affected Persons, and Persons Living with Disabilities

TECHNICAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING OF THE SELECTED UNEMPLOYED YOUTH, PROJECT-AFFECTED PERSONS, AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN ISIOLO, MERU, WAJIR, AND GARISSA COUNTIES

COUNTRY: KENYA
HORN OF AFRICA GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CREDIT NO.: 6768-KE

The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards Technical Capacity Development through Training of the selected Unemployed Youth, Project Affected Persons, and People Living with Disabilities in Isiolo, Meru, Wajir, and Garissa Counties.

The selected individuals will participate in a comprehensive technical skills training program at craftsmanship level. This training will be conducted at Nkabune Technical Training Institute, North Eastern National Polytechnic, Bishop Locati Training Institute, Sensei Institute of Technology, and Meru National Polytechnic. The aim of this training is to equip participants with the necessary skills to enhance their employability and economic potential in various fields.

The institutions and the courses that will be covered are as follows:

The Kenya National Highways Authority, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads and Transport, established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, now invites eligible applicants to submit their applications for the training. Interested Applicants should provide information demonstrating that they meet the basic requirements to be selected for the technical training.

The minimum requirements are:

1. The Applicant must be between 18 and 35 years.
2. The Applicant must meet the following educational requirements:
   
   1. For courses examined by CDACC-TVET : Possess KCSE and/or KCPE level certificates, demonstrating the ability to read and write.
   2. For courses examined by NITA: No formal educational qualifications are required. Applicants may have any level of education, including those who have not completed formal schooling or have discontinued their education at any stage. The sole prerequisite is possession of a valid Kenyan National ID Card.
3. The Applicant must be a resident of either Meru, Isiolo, Wajir or Garissa County.
4. Preference will be given to: Applicants who are orphaned and/or those from single parenthood families and/or young single parents.
5. The Applicant MUST apply for only one course at ONE institution.

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:

• Copy of National ID
• Completed application form;
• Certified copies of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Certification to be Done by the school);
• Certified copies of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Certification to be Done by the school);
• Certified copies of School leaving Certificate (Certification to be Done by the school);
• Demonstrated financial need (Attach Letter from Area Chief/Local Religious Leader)

NOTE: Preference will be given to: Applicants who are orphaned and/or those from single parenthood families and/or young single parents.

Application Forms can be collected from the office of Area chiefs or at the KeNHA Regional Offices at Isiolo and Garissa, OR at the County Commissioners’ offices, at Isiolo, Meru Wajir and Garissa OR downloaded from the KeNHA Website (www.kenha.co.ke) and they are FREE OF CHARGE.

Application forms MUST be verified by the Area Chief or Assistant County Commissioner as proof of the residency status of the applicant.

The Applications must be addressed to the address below and should be delivered in hard copy to KeNHA Regional Offices in Isiolo and Garissa, or at the Isiolo County Commissioner’s office, Meru County Commissioner’s office, Garissa County Commissioner’s office, Wajir County Commissioner’s office.

The application should be clearly marked TECHNICAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING OF THE SELECTED UNEMPLOYED YOUTH,  PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN ISIOLO, MERU, WAJIR AND GARISSA COUNTIES. The deadline has been extended and the submission date revised to 17th December, 2024 at 1700Hrs (East Africa Time).

Director, Development
Attn: Deputy Director, HoAGDP
Kenya National Highways Authority
Barabara Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao Road
P. O. Box 49712 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: + 254 – 20 – 4954116

Further information may be obtained from the address below:

Attention: Director, Development
Street Address: Kenya National Highways Authority, Barabara Plaza Block A, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao Road
Floor/Room Number: Block A, 1st Floor, North Wing
City: NAIROBI, KENYA
Telephone: +254-20-4954116
Email addresses:
(1) directordevelopment@kenha.co.ke
(2) p.omondi@kenha.co.ke

NOTE: Interested Applicants are required to continually check the Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke for any additional information or clarifications that may arise before submission date.

Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management)
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL