Senior Principal Registrar Job in Kenya

Senior Principal Registrar

Job Grade: KW 3

ADVERT NO. EXT/03/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Evaluates and processes admissions applications in accordance with Institute’s policies, goals and rules on admissibility of students;

Advise applicants regarding admissions requirements, eligibility for admission, program options, residency requirements and other matters related to their admission to the Institute;

Supporting ongoing development and implementation of Work Study program;

Customizing student/employer matches by instituting competency modeling;

Interviewing students to assist them with choosing the most suitable placement or experiential learning experience; 32

Supporting departments with student placements;

Designing student work-readiness programs including resume writing, interview preparation workshops, etc;

Coordinating group orientation and networking events for all partners, students, businesses, community and faculty;

Maintaining a current database of employers, student placements and experiential assignments;

Coordinating the registration and administration of examinations;

Coordinating Examination function including analysis and release of results;

Liaising with external examination bodies;

Coordinating Guiding and Counseling of students;

Coordinating students’ welfare; xv. Coordinating students’ recreational activities;

Coordinating students’ field attachment;

Coordinating the registration of students and keeping their records;

Dealing and solving students problems;

Monitoring student behavior and developing strategies and action plans, as appropriate;

Coordinating student support services such as medical care, etc, are adequate;

Custodian of office machinery used by students, e.g. photocopy/services and stationery;

Overseeing the registration of students and maintenance of their records;

Monitoring student behavior and developing strategies and action plans, as appropriate;

Ensuring student support services such as medical care, etc, are adequate;

Coordinating Examination function; xxvi. Coordinating Guiding and Counseling activities;

Coordinating students welfare;

Formulating students recreational activities;

Coordinating students’ field attachment;

Preparing budget for the requirements of the department.

Job Specifications 



For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: 

Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Education, Masters in Social Science, Masters in Human Resource Management or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution;

Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks;

Computer literacy; v. Exemplary work performance;

Ten (10) years’ work experience in management position with the responsibility for managing student affairs and spearheading the organization of a variety of student activities;

Must have served as a Principal Registrar, KW4 or equivalent position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

How to Apply

Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke

Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May, 2023

Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

Applications for KW5, KW6, KW7 KW8 and KW9 positions should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

Certificate of Good Conduct;

Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;

Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and

Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.