Background

Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources.

Job Description

The Senior Principal Lecturer I, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Academic Affairs KEWI 2.

Job Specifications

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

• 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 and 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; and
• Benchmarking with relevant organizations to adopt best practices in training.

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Leadership skills
• Research and publication skills
• Curriculum development skills
• Training and mentorship skills

• 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, Education from a recognized University
• Master'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, Education from a recognized University
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized Institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) Weeks from a recognized Institution
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable