Deputy 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  Senior Principal Lecturer, CSG ‘7’ or in a comparable  and relevant positions in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial, 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 equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where applicable);
• A Training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Coordinating the formulation;
• Implementing and reviewing of the Institute’s policies; procedures, standards, guidelines and programs;
• Overseeing internal and external examinations;
• Monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
• Coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Coordinating curriculum development;
• Facilitating the acquisition, development and production of training materials, tools and equipment;
• Ensuring implementation of academic programs;
• Coordinating development of research and consultancy proposals;
• Undertaking research and consultancy;
• Ensuring lecturers and instructors attend their  classes as required;
• Providing liaison between the academic and support services ;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
• Facilitating effective student registration, enrollment and exit;
• Maintaining up-to-date course schedules, catalogue and examination timetables;
• Coordinating students field attachment;
• Coordinating staff and student welfare;
• Coordinating the development of performance contract for the Institute’s  publications;
• Coordinating the  preparation of work and procurement  plans and budgets; and
• Managing and developing staff