Position: Director, Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping, JobGroup/Grade/Scale: CSG5, :(132,000.00-195,410.00) Back
Ministry: Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning

Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, KISM, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector; (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) a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Geodesy, Hydrography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Public/Business Administration, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Printing and Publishing, Physical Planning, Regional and Urban Planning, Geophysics, Geology, Information and Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; (iv) been registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA) or training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution will be an added advantage (v) membership with a relevant professional body (where applicable); (vi) demonstrated administrative and professional competence and managerial capability required for effective planning, organization of training programmes; and (vii) exhibited a comprehensive understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to relate them to proper management of the Survey and Mapping training function; and (viii) meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Responsibilities:
The Director will be responsible to the principal Secretary for the overall management of the Institute. Duties and responsibilities include: - (i) overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programs; (ii) advising on matters relating to the Institute’s training function; (iii) facilitating training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia; (iv) overseeing the implementation of academic programs; (v) commissioning research and consultancy programmes; (vi) collaborating with strategic partners, organizations and institutions; (vii) ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; (viii) approving the Institute’s publications; and (ix) coordinating curriculum development.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8