Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, KISM – THREE (3) POSTS – V/NO. 192/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 102,860 p.m - Ksh 172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh 20,000 p.m.- Ksh 50,000p.m
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i) 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;
(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) registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where
applicable);
(iv) a Training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less
than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
(v) registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
(vi) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) coordinating the formulation;
(ii) implementing and reviewing of the Institute’s policies; procedures, standards,
guidelines and programs;
(iii) overseeing internal and external examinations;
(iv) monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
(v) coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia;
(vi) coordinating curriculum development;
(vii) facilitating the acquisition, development and production of training materials,
tools and equipment;
(viii) ensuring implementation of academic programs;
(ix) coordinating development of research and consultancy proposals;
(x) undertaking research and consultancy;
(xi) ensuring lecturers and instructors attend their classes as required;
(xii) providing liaison between the academic and support services ;
(xiii) ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
(xiv) facilitating effective student registration, enrollment and exit;
(xv) maintaining up-to-date course schedules, catalogue and examination timetables;
(xvi) coordinating students field attachment;
(xvii) coordinating staff and student welfare;
(xviii) coordinating the development of performance contract for the Institute’s
publications;
(xix) coordinating the preparation of work and procurement plans and budgets; and
(xx) managing and developing staff