David Chepkangor
Coordinator, Linkages, International Partnerships & Trainer Learning Centre (TLC)
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About
Accomplished academic administrator, project manager, and technical training professional with a strong focus on Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). Proven expertise in managing international partnerships, coordinating institutional centers of excellence, and leading large-scale technical training programs. Committed to organizational growth through strategic planning, quality assurance, and high-level stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Coordinator, Linkages, International Partnerships & Trainer Learning Centre (TLC) at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) (2025 – Present)
- Lead the coordination of institutional international partnerships, including formalizing memoranda of cooperation with international universities.
- Direct the Trainer Learning Centre (TLC) to enhance the pedagogical and technical competencies of staff.
- Champion CBET implementation, overseeing curriculum development, policy reviews, and the structural quality assurance of training programs.
- Manage strategic engagements, including hosting international delegations and facilitating academic benchmarking visits to improve polytechnic standards.
- Coordinate complex projects, including the Kenya-Australia Skills Development Program, through detailed enrollment analytics, pipeline projections, and status reporting.
Former Head of Department, Building and Civil Engineering at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP)
- Provided comprehensive leadership to the Department of Building and Civil Engineering, overseeing faculty operations and academic output.
- Managed staff professional development, including the successful implementation of multi-day competence-based training workshops for faculty members.
- Spearheaded departmental administrative initiatives and maintained alignment with national TVET quality standards.
Education
PhD in Project Management (In Progress) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management – University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Education in Technology – Moi University
