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RE: ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANT POSITIONS AT KENYA WATER INSTITUTE
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

1. ADVERT NO. 1/5/2021 – DEPUTY DIRECTOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (DDAA) - KW 2 – (ONE POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 135,959x8, 158 -229,085 PM
House allowance: Kshs. 50,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 18,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Terms of service: Contract

a) Job purpose
The job is responsible for the training function and the head of Academic Affairs Division of the Institute. This job is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and leading the academic function as well as supporting the research, consultancy and outreach function of the Institute.

b) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
Academic qualifications
i. Master’s degree in any in any of the following disciplines; Water / Civil / Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Water Resources Management, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Education, Business Administration, Management or related disciplines from a recognized university;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Water / Civil / Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Water Resources Management, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Education, Business Administration, Management or related disciplines from a recognized university;
iii. Evidence of publication in refereed journal
iv. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution

Membership to professional bodies
A member of a relevant Professional body

Previous relevant work experience required.
i. At least twelve (12) years’ work experience six (6) of which should be in senior management position in a training and/or research environment

c) Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
i. Member of Senior Management of the Institute;
ii. Secretary to the Academic Board;
iii. Secretary to the Academic Examination Board;
iv. Member curriculum review board;
v. Implement Institute policies in the Division;
vi. Managing student enrolment;
vii. Supervision of training and examination function;
viii. Evaluation of training programmes;
ix. Supervision of Staff and Student industrial attachment
x. Responsible for processing of certificates to graduates
xi. Managing Staff and resources in Academic Affairs Division
xii. Implement approved curricular in the Division
xiii. Coordinate development of laboratory procedures and training manuals
xiv. In charge of student co-curricular activities in the Division
xv. In charge of student welfare in the Division
xvi. In charge of student welfare enrolment in the Division
xvii. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the Division
xviii. Negotiating performance targets in the Units and ensuring targets are met
xix. Participate in Marketing KEWI academic programs
xx. Linking Senior Management to Academic staff
xxi. Budgeting for the Academic Affairs Division
xxii. Manage risks in Academic Division
xxiii. Prepare staff projections for the Division
xxiv. Advice the Director on Academic matters
xxv. Secretary to the Academic Board;
xxvi. Write minutes and maintains records of Academic Board;
xxvii. Convene Academic Division meetings;
xxviii. Chairing Academic Division meetings
xxix. Participate in market surveys on Academic programmes
xxx. Participate in mobilizing resources for Academic Affairs Division;
xxxi. Coordinate proposal writing in the Unit;
xxxii. Participate in partnership with external partners on capacity building in water, sanitation and irrigation sectors;
xxxiii. Supervise and maintain standards in training in water, sanitation and irrigation sector;
xxxiv. Develop and annual academic calendars for all KEWI Campuses;
xxxv. Managing Industrial attachment of staff and students in the Division;
xxxvi. Monitoring performance of staff Academic Affairs Division against negotiated targets;
xxxvii. Responsible for procurement plans of the Academic Affairs Division
xxxviii. Principal examiner in charge of setting, marking and invigilation examinations in the Division
xxxix. Liaise wit external examiners for setting and marking of examinations

d) Personal Attributes
i. Ability to articulate, interpret and implement Institute’s Policies and Development goals;
ii. Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
iii. Creativity and innovation;
iv. Problem solving;
v. Resource management skills;
vi. Passion for continuous professional development
vii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

e) Core competencies
i. Curriculum development and review;
ii. Research;
iii. Capacity building
iv. Proposal writing;
v. Resource Mobilization;
vi. Mentorship and coaching
vii. Financial management

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the expectations of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
This will include attaching the following clearance certificates:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct;
ii. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
iii. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
iv. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
v. Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

NOTE: The deadline for receiving the applications is 31st May, 2021 at 5.00pm (East African Time).

Please Note:
i. Kenya Water Institute is an equal opportunity employer
ii. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
iii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv. Kenya Water Institute is committed to implementing the provisions of the constitution of Kenya (2010) under article 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE PWLD, MARGINALISED AND MINORITY GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should send a soft application through the Institute’s Email Address: kewikenya@gmail.com and hard copy applications be dropped at KEWI Headquarters-South C along Ole Shapara Avenue
The Applications should be addressed to;
The Director/CEO
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi

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