Job Description
JobGroup/Grade/Scale: CSG5, :(132,000.00-195,410.00)
Ministry: Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
Department:
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, KISM, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector;
(ii) 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;
(iii) a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Geodesy, Hydrography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Public/Business Administration, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Printing and Publishing, Physical Planning, Regional and Urban Planning, Geophysics, Geology, Information and Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
(iv) been registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA) or training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
(v) membership with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
(vi) demonstrated administrative and professional competence and managerial capability required for effective planning, organization of training programmes; and
(vii) exhibited a comprehensive understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to relate them to proper management of the Survey and Mapping training function;
(viii) meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution
Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities The Director will be responsible to the principal Secretary for the overall management of the Institute. Duties and responsibilities include: -
(i) overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programs;
(ii) advising on matters relating to the Institute’s training function;
(iii) facilitating training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia;
(iv) overseeing the implementation of academic programs;
(v) commissioning research and consultancy programmes;
(vi) collaborating with strategic partners, organizations and institutions;
(vii) ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
(viii) approving the Institute’s publications
(ix) coordinating curriculum development.