Senior Principal Lecturer I (Campus Principal), Grade Kewi 3

The Senior Principal Lecturer I (Campus Principal), Grade KEWI 3, reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Academic Affairs, KEWI 2. This is a highly senior academic and administrative role focused on coordinating curriculum development, lecturing, conducting research, and implementing training best practices within the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI).

Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Coordinating the development of curriculum, training manuals, and teaching aids.
• Facilitating the review of teaching/learning materials and schemes of work.
• Coordinating lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
• Generating plans and strategies for the Academic Research and Curriculum Development functions.
• Advising the Institute on the curriculum needs of the labour market and industry.
• Ensuring moderation of examinations.
• Ensuring supervision of trainees’ projects and practical work.
• Facilitating research and publishing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
• Spearheading the implementation of guidelines for students with special needs.
• Initiating student academic mentorship programmes.
• Organizing and conducting in-service, orientation, and training programs for curriculum implementers.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of new methods of instruction.
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars.
• Coordinating symposiums and related activities on emerging areas of interest in the water sector.
• Benchmarking with relevant organizations to adopt best practices in training.

Job Specifications and Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

1. Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Principal Lecturer I or in a comparable position.
2. 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, Computer Science, Information Technology, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, or Education from a recognized University.
3. A Master’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the disciplines listed above from a recognized University.
4. Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized Institution.
5. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
6. Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) Weeks from a recognized Institution.
7. A valid practicing certificate where applicable.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.