Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, KISM – THREE (3) POSTS – V/NO193 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 90,200 p.m - Ksh 124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh 16,800 p.m.- Ksh 45,000 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 12,000 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 Principal (Land
Surveyor, Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, Photolithographer or Lecturer), CSG
8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Lands Surveying, Geomatics,
Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial, Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geoinformatics, 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
its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where
applicable);
(iv) a Training of Trainer’s Certificate of Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less
than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
(v) been a member of a professional body (where applicable);
(vi) ability to articulate and implement institute mandates and demonstrated a
thorough understanding of the national goals and policies;
(vii) demonstrated organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making abilities,
creativity and innovation, computer, literacy, emotional intelligence and technical
competences;
(viii) good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation,
counselling, interpersonal, computing and handling grievances skills; and
(ix) been a team player, self-driven and passion for continuous professional
development
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) planning, directing, and coordinating the departmental activities;
(ii) advising the Deputy (Academics) on implementation, evaluation and review of
training programmes, courses, curriculum and qualification related to
Cartography;
(iii) coordinating and implanting training programs and courses within the
department;
(iv) coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia in areas of specialization;
(v) overseeing the setting, moderation and marking of internal examinations for the
department and certifying the departmental students’ projects and results;
(vi) coordinating the preparation of departmental timetable;
(vii) being a member of the Institutes Academic Board, Budget and Disciplinary
Committee;
(viii) implementing the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and
strategies;
(ix) initiating acquisition, development and production of training material tools and
equipment;
(x) training and undertaking research and consultancy in the area of specialization;
(xi) preparing work plans, schemes of work, lesson plans and designing and preparing
teaching aids and materials;
(xii) initiating evaluation and reviewing of academic training programmes;
(xiii) ensuring safe custody of departmental training materials and equipment;
(xiv) coaching and mentoring students;
(xv) preparing the Annual departmental procurement plan; and
(xvi) certifying the curriculum evaluating and reviewing report;