Open Recruitments at Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Job Description

• The Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration KW 2 reports to the Director /CEO.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Develop human resource strategy;
• Develop and constantly review the Institute terms and conditions of service to ensure that they provide competitive employment practice and motivate staff;
• Coordinate organizational development and job reviews with a view of developing job requirements to support the organizational and personal development;
• Manage the recruitment function and provide human resource skills and competencies;
• Develop and manage welfare of the Institute and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety requirements;
• Develop and monitor implementation of the Institute’s performance management process;
• Regularly review remuneration policy and structure and advice as appropriate;
• Analyze the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
• Analyze utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;
• Analyze staff progression and making proposals for career development; and
• Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management.

Job Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which should be in senior management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• OR
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Sociology, Business  Administration, Public Administration, Commerce Plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Been registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• A valid practicing license;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

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Job Description

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

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• 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.

Job Specifications

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

• 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;
• 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;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

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

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Coordinating the review of teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Coordinating lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Facilitating supervision of trainees’ projects and practical work;
• Conducting research and publishing papers, proposals, journal articles and books;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes;
• Developing and maintaining class registers;
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars; and
• May be assigned to perform the role of subject coordinator.

Job Specifications

• For appointment to the grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three position; (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Lecturer or in a comparable;
• Bachelor’s degree in Water/Civil/Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water/Civil/Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification 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;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Deputy Director, Research and Partnership, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Business Development KEWI 2.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Spearheading the development and review of research policies, strategies and programmes;
• Leading key projects in research and development to support the Institute’s goals;
• Commissioning and manage external researchers and experts to carry out specific research studies;
• Developing framework for networking and linkages with research institutions and industry;
• Providing inter - disciplinary research training, coaching and mentoring;
• Coordinating peer review publications;
• Promoting the use of new technologies in research;
• Overseeing assessment of the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within the budget;
• Developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
• Enhancing networking, collaboration and linkages with stakeholders; and
• Spearheading local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovation programmes.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Research and Partnership or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Research Methods or its equivalent from a recognized institution for those without research –based degree;
• Evidence of published research;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration KEWI 2.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Developing human resource strategy;
• Developing and constantly review the Institute terms and conditions of service to ensure that they provide competitive employment practice and motivate staff;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews with a view of developing job requirements to support the organizational and personal development;
• Managing the recruitment function and provide human resource skills and competencies;
• Developing and manage welfare of the Institute and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety requirements;
• Developing and monitor implementation of the Institute’s performance management process;
• Regularly review remuneration policy and structure and advice as appropriate;
• Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
• Analyzing utilization of human resources in the Institute and advising on proper deployment;
• Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development;
• Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce Plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Been registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
• Valid practicing licence;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit, integrity and proven administrative capability with extensive knowledge
• and experience in Human Resource Management.

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Job Description

• The Assistant Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization, KEWI 4 reports to th Deputy Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization KEWI 3.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of policies and strategies relating to business development and resource mobilization;
• Facilitating analysis of data in the water sector in line with business development plans;
• Identifying and mapping out potential areas of business development and resource mobilization;
• Reviewing proposals for funding;
• Initiating surveillance on water sector dynamics and undertake training needs assessment for short courses and develop regular courses aimed at developing capacity;
• Promoting uptake of emerging technologies and innovations in the water sector;
• Coordinating the development and review of short courses that are reliable, valid, acceptable, cost effective, purposeful, contributing towards continuing education and filling the gaps realized;
• Disseminating the organizational Business Environment reports and provide informed initiatives to grow business; and
• Coordinating the development of marketing strategies and initiatives for all academic and business development programs.

Person Specifications

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

• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Business Development Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Senior Principal, Lecturer II KEWI 4 reports to the Senior Principal Lecturer I KEWI 3.

Duties and responsibilities in any of the areas listed below: -

• Coordinating the review of teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Coordinating lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Facilitating supervision of trainees’ projects and practical work;
• Conducting research and publishing papers, proposals, journal articles and books;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes;
• Developing and maintaining class registers;
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars; and
• May be assigned to perform the role of subject coordinator.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Lecturer II or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in Hydrology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines:
• Hydrology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months in a recognized Institutions;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Assistant Director, Administration, KEWI 4 reports to the Deputy Director, Administration KEWI 3.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Facilitating maintenance issues through conducting physical survey and defect report and recommend for service to maintain suitable working condition;
• Coordinating staff welfare by providing suitable tools of work and conditions of work to
• adopt acceptable standard practice, which will result to better output;
• Supervising staff through a clear duty allocation, to monitor adherence in order to appraise performance justifiably;
• Coordinating staff performance appraisal in the Section
• Ensuring routine responses to routine correspondences on administrative matters to ensure up to date reporting;
• Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for the Institute;
• Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken;
• Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance; and
• Facilitating renewal of motor vehicle and property insurance policies.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Administration Officer, or in in a comparable position;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
• Membership to a professional body where applicable;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, KEWI 4 reports to the Director/CEO.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of internal supply chain management policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures;
• Interpreting and enforcing the provisions of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other Regulations;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of procurement and disposal plans;
• Ensuring the security and proper preservation of goods, equipment and stores;
• Coordinating the procurement of goods, services and works and disposal of assets in accordance with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act, 2015;
• Evaluating and monitoring the performance of suppliers of goods, equipment, works and services;
• Monitoring supply chain management contracts in the Centre;
• Overseeing the development of terms of contracts and tenders for procurement of equipment, materials, services, works and asset disposal;
• Safe guarding inventory of procured equipment, services, vehicles and any other related machinery, goods and works;
• Spearheading market surveys to ascertain value for money for all procurement of goods, services and works;
• Overseeing the sourcing of external suppliers and service providers;
• Facilitating market surveys; and
• Ensuring submission of quarterly reports to the National Treasury and Public
• Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Person Specification

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration (Supplies Chain Management Option), Commerce (Supply Chain Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course certificate lasting nor less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
• A valid practising certificate;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Principal Lecturer, KEWI 5 reports to the Senior Principal Lecturer II KEWI 4.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Designing and developing curriculum and training manuals;
• Reviewing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Setting and marking examinations/assignments;
• Moderating examinations;
• Supervising trainees’ projects and practical work;
• Carrying out research work on area of specialisation;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes;
• Ensuring maintenance and updating of class registers; and
• Developing and implementing new methods of instruction.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Lecturer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil/ Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months in a recognised Institutions;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

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Job Description

• The Senior Lecturer, KEWI 6 reports to the Principal Lecturer, KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Developing and implementing curriculum and training manuals;
• Reviewing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Setting and marking examinations/assignments;
• Carrying out research work on area of specialisation;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes;
• Developing and maintaining class registers; and
• Developing and implementing new methods of instruction.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Lecturer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
• Certificate in Training of trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognised Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

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Job Description

• The Senior Instructor KEWI 6 reports to the Principal Instructor KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Preparing and conducting practical programmes within a specific department, research, consultancy technical services and outreach;
• Participating in development/review of workshop procedures/schedules for specific practical training manuals under the department;
• Implementing workshops procedures/practical manuals, and practical programmes within a specific section department, research, consultancy technical services and outreach
• Maintaining safety and security of workshops and laboratories structures and recourses within a specific department, research, consultancy technical services and outreach,
• Updating inventory records of a specific workshop under a department,
• Maintain workshops equipment calibrations within a specific section, research, consultancy technical services and outreach
• Carrying out maintenance and repairs schedule of teaching aids workshops/Laboratories facilities in specific workshops within a department
• Undertaking research/ field activities and services in the workshops; and
• Undertaking consultancy field activities and services in the workshops.

Person Specification

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Instructor I or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months in a recognised Institutions;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Senior Information Technologist, KEWI 6 reports to the Principal Information Technologist KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Preparing laboratory practical schedules;
• Installing software at the laboratory;
• Maintaining of laboratory equipment;
• Maintaining laboratory records /reports;
• Conducting research and related consultancy in technical training;
• Preparation of laboratory manuals; and
• Preparing laboratory reports.

Person Specifications

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

• Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Information Technologist I or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: information communications technology, business information technology or computer science related fields from a recognised institution;
• Certification in networking in CISCO or any Microsoft certification;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable; and
• Shown Merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Senior Librarian, KEWI 6 reports to the Principal, Librarian KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing library service policies, programmes, procedures and strategies;
• Examining books for damages and repairs or facilitates repairs when needed;
• Assist in preparing exhibits, sessional displays and bulletin boards throughout the library;
• Verifying overdue books by sending reminders to library users;
• Responding to requests from students’ staff and other library users;
• Cataloguing and keeping track of library materials;
• Maintaining shelf arrangement and retrieval of information;
• Recording new publication in the register and revised holdings for latest publications;
• Facilitating library events and reading sessions;
• Educating library users on how to properly search for information using the library data base;
• Performing regular audits on information and inventory;
• Overseeing the checkout process for books and other resource materials;
• Identifying and utilizing hard copy and e-library resources;
• Retrieving of e-information for Library users;
• Promoting the library’s resources;
• Facilitating inter library networking;
• Facilitating production of projects and research materials; and
• Operating and maintaining audio visual materials.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
• Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Certificate in e-library management;
• Membership to relevant professional body in good standing and where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown Merit and ability reflected in work performance and results

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Job Description

• The Senior Hospitality Officer, KEWI 6 reports to the Principal Hospitality Officer KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Providing quality catering, housekeeping, accommodation and conferencing services at the school;
• Updating records and inventory of housekeeping and catering facilities and equipment;
• Taking stock of housekeeping and catering commodities, materials and stuff;
• Monitoring compliance to health, safety and environmental regulations in the provision of hospitality services;
• Conducting customer satisfaction surveys;
• Preparing duty roster for junior staff;
• Preparing hospitality service work plans; and
• Supervising staff.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) in the grade of Hospitality Officer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in either Hotel and Catering Management or Hotel and Hospitality Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
• Certificate of medical examination in line with the Food, Drugs and Chemical Substance Act;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Senior Technician, KEWI 7 reports to the Principal Technician KEWI 6.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Organizing for practical sessions in the laboratory and workshops;
• Maintaining Inventory at the laboratory/workshop;
• Requisitioning of laboratory/workshop materials;
• Maintaining of laboratory/workshop facilities; and Analysing samples.

Person Specifications

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

• Served for a cumulative period of Nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Technician I or in a comparable position;
• Certificate in a relevant technical field from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Lecturer, KEWI 1 reports to the Senior Lecturer KEWI 6.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Implementing curriculum and training manuals;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Setting and marking examinations/assignments;
• Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Conducting student academic mentorship programmes; and
• Developing and maintaining class registers.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Lecturer II or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
• Certificate in Training of trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Technologist, KEWI 7 reports to the Senior Technologist KEWI 6.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Providing support in organizing and preparing for specific practical sessions in the laboratories;
• Providing support in maintaining laboratory facilities and training aids,
• Assist in fabrication of project assignment;
• Ensuring safety of training equipment and facilities;
• Operating and maintaining training equipment and tools;
• Implementing guidelines for students with special needs;
• Developing service schedule for equipment.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Technologist II or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in Water / Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognised Institution (holders of Certificate in Education are exempted);
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown Merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Internal Auditor I, KEWI 7 reports to the Senior Internal Auditor, KEWI 6.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Preparing audit test procedures, notifications and request for information memos;
• Conducting preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited;
• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in all processes;
• Ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced;
• Preparing draft audit reports;
• Drafting risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules; and
• Collecting and collating data on financial records, systems and processes

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Internal Auditor II or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce,
• Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Registered Nurse, KEWI 7 reports to the Senior Registered Nurse KEWI 6.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Assessing, planning and implementing nursing interventions;
• Evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Providing healthcare education and counselling to patients/clients on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Participating in patients’ referrals procedures;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Documenting and maintaining relevant records;
• Facilitating and implementing recommendations on patients care plans;
• Participating in multidisciplinary health teams on patients care management
• Preparing periodic reports;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Collecting and compiling data related to nursing services; and
• Identifying and assessing risks in work place.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Registered Nurse II or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Assistant Hospitality Officer II, KEWI 8 reports to the Assistant Hospitality Officer I KEWI 7.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Dusting and cleaning rooms, windows and corridors;
• Spreading beds;
• Washing cleaning materials and equipment;
• Reporting defects to the supervisor;
• Replenishing cleaning materials and supplies;
• Ensuring proper storage of equipment used;
• Washing linen and guest laundry;
• Ironing linen and guest laundry; and
• Ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
• At least three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the grade of Assistant Hospitality Officer III or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Housekeeping and Front Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Housekeeper II, KEWI 9 reports to the Housekeeper I KEWI 8.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Taking part in setting up conferencing facilities;
• Carrying out general cleaning;
• Spreading beds;
• Operating laundry equipment;
• Washing cleaning materials and equipment;
• Maintaining cleaning equipment; and
• Dusting and cleaning rooms, windows and corridors.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience, in the grade of Housekeeper III or in a comparable position;
• Certificate in any of the following courses: - Housekeeping and Front Office Management, Housekeeping and Laundry or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Description

• The Cook I, KEWI 10 reports to the Senior Cook, KEWI 9.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Ensuring proper storage of food stuffs;
• Setting up of food service areas and placement of food in serving lines;
• Supervising and replenishing food stuffs during service;
• Recording and reporting low stock levels;
• Detecting and reporting spoilt or unattractive food; and
• Detecting and reporting defective equipment.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience of, three (3) at the grade of Cook II or in a comparable position;
• Certificate in any of the following Courses: - Food Production, Food and Beverage Production, Catering and Hotel Management or equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognised institution;
• Certificate of medical examination in line with the Food, Drugs and Chemical Substance Act;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.