Senior Director Academic Affairs (KSG 2) at Kenya School of Government

SDAA/01/2024-25

Job Purpose

This position is established under Section 10 of the Kenya School of Government Act, 2012. The Senior Director, Academic Affairs, shall be the Secretary to the Academic Board and shall be responsible to the Director General for providing strategic direction and leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to Academic Affairs; Admissions, Training, Quality Assurance, Examinations & Certification and; Research, Consultancy, Advisory Services and Outreach; Library and Documentation Services; KSG Press and Post Graduate Studies.

Job Descriptions
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing formulation, implementation and review of policies, standards, systems, guidelines and procedures on matters pertaining to Academic Affairs; Admissions, Training, Quality Assurance, Examinations & Certification and; Research, Consultancy, Advisory Services and Outreach; Library and Documentation Services; KSG Press and Post Graduate Studies;
• Spearheading training of managers and other public servants for development of successful working relationships at all levels through leadership, motivation, effective internal communications, skills development, and encouragement of innovation and high-quality service to the public;
• Ensuring provision of programs that promote a culture of decency, honesty, hard work, transparency and accountability among public servants;
• Continuously promoting learning for public service excellence;
• Spearheading training needs and training impact assessments of KSG core programs and services, development and review of relevant curricular;
• Coordinating identification and management of risks in the Directorate;
• Facilitating acquisition of analytical, creative, advisory, administrative and other managerial skills and knowledge amongst public servants necessary to develop and implement policy, respond to changes, including change in the expectations of efficient and effective service delivery, and manage Government programs, services and personnel efficiently, effectively and equitably;
• Spearheading establishment and implementation of robust monitoring  and evaluation frameworks of rolled out programs;
• Establishing and equipping library systems;
• Overseeing conduct of market surveys to effectively and efficiently address stakeholders needs;
• Nurturing linkages and collaborations leading to business development and growth in training, policy research, consultancy and outreach programs;
• Coordinating preparation of work plans, setting of performance targets and contracts for Academic Affairs; and
• Overseeing preparation of annual budgets and plans for the Directorate.

Job Specifications

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Government/Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy and Administration, Law, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Science, Business Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Organization Design and Development, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Development, Organization Design and Development, Education, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Law, Strategic Management, Public Sector Management, Political Science and Public Administration, Development Studies, Project Planning/Management, Information Technology, Management Information Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Science, Educational Technology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Earned PhD from a recognized university in relevant field;
• Fifteen (15) years relevant cumulative experience, five (5) being in senior management position(s) in institutions of higher learning or any other relevant Institution;
• Minimum point requirements for each category;
• Membership to a relevant professional body or association;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Leadership or Governance course lasting not less thansix (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.