Senior Principal Lecturer (1 Post) Job in Kenya

Senior Principal Lecturer (1 Post) 

Job Grade: KW 3

ADVERT NO. EXT/05/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

Management of a multi-disciplinary team of Lecturers;

Budgeting for course programmes and related activities;

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 (4) 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 (4) weeks;

At least ten (10) 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 (4) 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:

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

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.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE