DIRECTOR/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW/SENIOR LECTURER- (ONE (1) POST– V/NO. 34 /2023
Basic Salary Scale:
Ksh 133,870 – Ksh 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance:Ksh 48,000
– Ksh 60,000p.m. (Depending on duty station) Commuter
Allowance: Ksh 20,000p.m.
Leave Allowance: As
provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave:
30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover:
As provided in the Civil Service.
Terms of Service:
Permanent or Local Agreement
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have: –
- served
for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Tutorial Fellow or Assistant
Lecturer in a recognized university;
- a
Masters degree in any of the following fields: Peace and Security Studies,
Conflict Studies, Political Science, Gender and Development or equivalent
qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
- an
earned PhD degree in a relevant field; and
- ability
to teach/instruct in any two of the following; National Security Studies,
International Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic Security
Management, Security Planning and Security/Social Sciences Research
Methodology
Duties and
Responsibilities
This is a middle teaching
and research position. The post holder will be expected to show academic
leadership in both research and teaching at the Centre for Security Studies
(CSS) and the National Defence College (NDC). Duties of the post holder are two-fold;
Research/Scholarship and Teaching. Specific duties and responsibilities will
include:-
(a)
Research/Scholarship
- undertaking
research scholarship activity subject to the approval of the Senior
Researchers and the NDC Commandant;
- carrying
out research internally, nationally and internationally and to contribute
to the research objectives of both the Centre for Security Studies with
approval of Senior Research Fellows;
- undertaking
in subject and professional research and pedagogy development as required
to support teaching activities at the NDC; and
- transforming
and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and
appropriate external activities
(b) Teaching
- providing
participants with the relevant and stimulating range of learning
opportunities and experiences within the subject area, consistent with
their overall learning objectives;
- undertaking
teaching duties as required by and agreed with the Commandant and to keep
abreast of international developments within the academic discipline
and/or professional practice of the subject area and to share this
knowledge to shape curricular content, design and delivery;
- setting,
marking and assessing work and providing feedback to participants;
- monitoring
participants progress and making timely reports to the College
Headquarters;
- coordinating
staff development initiatives related to learning and teaching; and
- supporting
students’ programmes on academic, career and personal development
How to Apply
Applications are invited
from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested
to make their applications ONLINE through
the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs
portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
- Candidates
should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is
an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of
academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the
advert should not be included
- Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualfication
The Public Service
Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution –
Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans
diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and
women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of
their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
It is a criminal offence
to present fake certificates/documents.
Serving officers shall be
required to produce the original letter of appointment to
their current substantive post during the
Applications should reach
the Commission on or before 15th May 2023 latest
5.00 pm (East African Time).
