Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/14/05/2023- SENIOR LECTURER - SCALE KW 5 (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 58,414 x 2,996 – 79,386PM
House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 8,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Senior Lecturer reports and is responsible to the Principal Lecturer of the Institute.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Teaching specified subjects in accordance with the syllabus;
ii. Preparing teaching/learning materials and teaching aids;
iii. Setting, moderate, and marking course work / examinations
iv. Assisting in developing and reviewing curriculum;
v. Guiding and counseling students;
vi. Evaluating training programmes;
vii. Carrying out research under the guidance of a Senior Lecturer;
viii. Assist in development and preparation of work plans;
ix. Attend and participate in seminars workshops & conferences in relevant
fields;
x. Participate in the department meetings and other activities for effective and
efficient management of the department;
xi. Participate in academic trips of the department;
xii. Academic Adviser to students.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Must have served satisfactorily in the scale of Lecturer, KW6 for a minimum
period of four (4) years or served in an equivalent scale in a training/research
environment;
ii. A Master’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following
disciplines will be an added advantage: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical
/ Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Land
Surveying and Social Science, Environmental Science, Education and any
other relevant qualification from a recognized University;
iii. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following
disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering,
Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer
Science, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Land Surveying and Social
Science, Environmental Science, Education and any other relevant
qualification from a recognized University;
iv. Certificate in Training of Trainers course;
v. Computer Literacy;
vi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competencies:
Personal Attributes
i. Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
ii. Creativity and innovation;
iii. Technical Problem solving;
iv. Integrity and commitment to producing results;
v. Passion for continuous professional development.
Core Competences
i. People management;
ii. Policy formulation and implementation;
iii. Planning;
iv. Coordination;
v. Work plan implementation.