Job Description

• The Senior Principal Lecturer I, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Academic Affairs KEWI 2.

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Coordinating the development of curriculum, training manuals and teaching aids;
• Facilitating the review of teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Coordinating lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Generating plans and strategies for the Academic research and Curriculum Development functions;
• Advising the Institute on the curriculum needs of the labour market and industry;
• Ensuring moderation of examinations;
• Ensuring supervision of trainees’ projects and practical work;
• Facilitating research and publishing papers, proposals, journal articles and books;
• Spearheading the implementation of guidelines for students with special needs;
• Initiating student academic mentorship programmes;
• Organizing and conducting in-service and orientation and training programs for curriculum implementers;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of new methods of instruction;
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars;
• Coordinating symposiums and related activities on emerging areas of interest in the water sector; and
• Benchmarking with relevant organizations to adopt best practices in training.

Job Specifications

For appointment to the grade, an officer must have: -

• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen 15 years relevant work experience three 3 of which must have been in the grade of Senior Principal Lecturer I or in a comparable position;
• 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, Information Technology, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;
• 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, Information Technology, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental, Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers TOT course lasting not less than six 6 months from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four 4 Weeks from a recognized Institution;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.