Assistant Director - Kenya Institute Of Surveying and Mapping (KISM) - 3 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of  Principal (Land Surveyor, Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, Photolithographer or Lecturer), CSG 8 or in a comparable  and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Lands Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial, Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-informatics, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Geographical Information  Systems (GIS), Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Entrepreneurship, print Media Management, Printing Technology, Education or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where applicable);
• A Training of Trainer’s Certificate of Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Been a member of a professional body (where applicable);
• Ability to articulate  and implement institute mandates and demonstrated a thorough understanding  of the national goals and policies;
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making abilities, creativity and innovation, computer, literacy, emotional intelligence and technical competences;
• Good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation, counselling, interpersonal, computing and handling grievances skills; and
• Been a team player, self-driven and passion for continuous professional development

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the departmental activities;
• Advising the Deputy (Academics) on implementation, evaluation and review of training programmes, courses, curriculum and qualification related to Cartography;
• Coordinating and implanting training programs and courses within the department;
• Coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia in areas of specialization;
• Overseeing the setting, moderation and marking of internal examinations for the department and certifying the departmental students’  projects and results;
• Coordinating the preparation  of departmental timetable;
• Being a member of the Institutes Academic Board, Budget and Disciplinary Committee;
• Implementing the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and strategies;
• Initiating acquisition, development and production of training material tools and equipment;
• Training and undertaking research and consultancy in the area of specialization;
• Preparing work plans, schemes of work, lesson plans and designing and preparing teaching aids and materials;
• Initiating evaluation and reviewing of academic training programmes;
• Ensuring safe custody of departmental training materials and equipment;
• Coaching and mentoring students;
• Preparing the Annual departmental procurement plan; and
• Certifying the curriculum evaluating and reviewing report;