Principal Lecturer, Water Engineering (KEWI Grade 5)

The Principal Lecturer, KEWI Grade 5, reports to the Senior Principal Lecturer II (KEWI Grade 4). This role involves high-level academic and instructional duties focusing on Water Engineering, including curriculum design, lecturing, examination management, research, and student mentorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Designing and developing curriculum and training manuals.
• Reviewing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work.
• Lecturing in the area of specialization (Water/Civil/Irrigation Engineering) in accordance with the syllabus.
• Setting and marking examinations/assignments.
• Moderating examinations.
• Supervising trainees’ projects and practical work.
• Carrying out research work on area of specialisation.
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs.
• Preparing students progress reports.
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes.
• Ensuring maintenance and updating of class registers.
• Developing and implementing new methods of instruction.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Experience: Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Lecturer or in a comparable position.
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognised University.
3. Training: Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months in a recognised Institution.
4. Professionalism: Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
5. Management Training: Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution.
6. IT Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Performance: Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

In addition to the requirements above, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity. Successful candidates will be required to provide the following clearances upon job offer (not at the application stage):

• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
• Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).