Senior Principal Lecturer – (4) Posts at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEWI as established by the KEWI Act is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally.ADVERT NO. EXT/ 2/04/Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: Management of a multi-disciplinary team of Lecturers;Management of Performance Evaluation against set targets;Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of departmental/Campus academic programmes;Preparation of curricula/syllabuses, rules and regulations governing the implementation of departmental/Campus academic programmes;Co-ordination of both continuous assessment and final examinations;Guiding the other academic staff on running of academic programmes;Working closely with Deputy Director in charge of Academic Affairs/Research, Consultancy, Outreach and Development and/or Campus Principal and Registrar on staff development, training and research programmes;Carrying out research;Carrying out consultancy services;Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. Job Specifications For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: Have served satisfactorily in the scale of Principal Lecturer, KW4 for a minimum period of four years or served in an equivalent scale in a training environment;Master’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;Professional qualification and membership (where applicable);Senior Management Course lasting not less four weeks;At least ten years’ work experience four of which should be in a management position;Training of Trainers Course;Evidence of publication in refereed journals;Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and Research or At least Four Years’ experience in a Management role;Computer Literacy;Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies: