Job Description:

About the Job

The Public Service Commission is seeking a dedicated and experienced lecturer to contribute to the Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM). This role involves implementing educational policies, delivering specialized instruction, and fostering curriculum development in geospatial and related scientific fields.

Responsibilities

Implementing the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and strategies.
Teaching in the area of specialization.
Preparing work plans, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
Designing and preparing teaching aids and materials.
Coordinating seminars, workshops, and implementing training courses.
Coordinating seminars, workshops, and symposia.
Initiating curriculum development.
Validating research consultancy proposals.
Undertaking research and consultancy.
Initiating acquisition, development, and production of training materials, tools, and equipment.
Evaluating and reviewing training programmes.
Coordinating internal examinations.
Ensuring safe custody of training materials.
Coaching and mentoring students.

Requirements

Served for a cumulative service period of six (6) years, and currently serving at the grade of Principal Lecturer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service.
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics 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.
Training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution.
Registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA).