The Kenya
School of Government (KSG) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya
School of Government Act (No. 9 of 2012).
The mandate
of the School is to provide learning and development programs that enhance
skills and competencies in the public service; conduct research; and offer
consultancy services to inform policy.
The School
plans to recruit highly qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill the
following positions on renewable three-year contract terms:
Campus Directors
Job Ref: CD/01/2014
Reporting
to the Director General, Campus Directors will be responsible for the strategic
direction of the Campus, effective academic and administrative leadership, and
efficient use of resources.
Duties and responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be
responsible for:
- Providing strategic direction and leadership to the Campus
- Implementing decisions of the Management and the Academic Board
- Initiating, developing and delivering learning and development programs as well as research and consultancy services
- Prudently managing resources and assets
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting Campus performance
- Any other duties assigned by the Director General
Skills and Attributes:
- Holder of the Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized university. An earned Ph.D. from a recognized university will be an added advantage
- Possess at least two (2) recent publications in refereed journals and/or book chapters
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in senior management in an institution of higher learning
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in public sector capacity development policies, strategic management, and performance management
- Demonstrate experience in conducting and coordinating training, research and consultancy assignments
- Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Meet the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution 2010.
For more
information applicants can visit the KSG website: www.ksg.ac.ke
If you
believe your qualifications and career objectives match the above role, please
submit your application, including a detailed CV; stating your current
position, email address, telephone contacts and the advertisement reference
number so as to reach us on or before 4th July 2014 using the addressed below.
Minorities
and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing
will result in automatic disqualification.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.
The
Director General
Kenya
School of Government Council
P.O. Box
23030-00604
Lower
Kabete Road,
Lower
Kabete
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@ksg.ac.ke
