Director, Meteorogical Services Training Institute & Research at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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

• Spearheading the development, implementation and review of meteorological  training and research policies, regulations and guidelines;
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of effective educational programs in the Institute and promote the improvement of teaching and learning;
• Spearheading the development of training and research programs;
• Overseeing capacity building and skill development in the field of Meteorology and related applied sciences;
• Facilitating the advancement of the science of meteorology and technology through research and development;
• Coordinating research on weather and climate modelling;
• Fostering partnerships with other training and research institutions; 
• Spearheading preparation, assessment and evaluation of the Meteorological Training and Research curricula in accordance with the WMO’s Programmes on Education and Training and Government guidelines;
• approving the institutes’ budgets and work plans; 
• training, developing and deploying of meteorological services staff; and 
• Managing the institutes’ performance.

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

• Served as Deputy Director, Meteorological Services, CSG 6 in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• (A Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from a university  recognized in Kenya; 

OR

• A Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Physics plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Meteorology or equivalent qualification from a recognized University in Kenya; 
• A Masters degree in Meteorology, Climate Change, Disaster Management, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Geo-information Science, Oceanography, Marine or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A  Certificate in Operational Training Course in Meteorology offered at the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research in Kenya;
• A Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of National Development Polices, Goals, Legislations and ability to integrate them in the climate change functions.