PSC Director, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) Jobs in Kenya
Qualifications for appointment
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Deputy Director, Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechatronics Engineering, Architecture or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechatronics Engineering, Architecture or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
Registration as a professional and corporate member by a relevant professional body
Certificate in Training of Trainers lasting not less than four (4) weeks OR Diploma in Technical Education/Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the Institute
Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Institute’s function and aspirations of Vision 2030
Duties and responsibilities
Oversee formulation, implementation and review of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programmes pertaining to training and capacity building for both in-service and pre-service trainees in the infrastructure sector
Facilitate preparation of syllabus, training materials and teaching aids
Oversee designing and implementation of all training programmes in the institute
Spearhead provision of consultancy services in professional fields such as highways engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, construction project management, structural/foundation engineering and engineering surveying
Promote business process re-engineering, adoption of innovation, new technologies and best practices in providing in-service and pre-service training and capacity building for the infrastructure sector
Facilitate impact assessment, training needs analysis, monitoring and evaluation of trainees and training programmes in the infrastructure sector
Ensure establishment and maintenance of a database for all trainees and training programmes offered in the institute
Facilitate research in emerging issues and trends in training and capacity building for the infrastructure sector
Liaise with other institutions and agencies within the infrastructure sector for effective development and implementation of training programmes
Establish partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders in support of the institute’s mandate
Serve as secretary to the management board of the institute
Prepare and submit annual reports and business plans to the Principal Secretary, and cabinet memos & responses to parliamentary queries on matters relating to the institute
Manage and ensure prudent utilization of the institute’s assets and resources
Develop proactive relationships with relevant external stakeholders and monitor developments in best practice within the higher education sector, ensuring creative solutions are incorporated into strategies, policies and procedures in the academic process
Oversee preparation of strategic plans, procurement plans, budgets and performance contracts
Build capacity and manage performance; work with the Institute’s Financial Resourcing Division to ensure allocation of resources promotes strategic academic objectives, with effective controls in place to support prudent financial and strategic management of academic resources
Ensure critical academic processes are sustained to meet statutory and contractual requirements, and that the Institute’s academic regulatory framework is fit for purpose and compliant with external agency requirements (e.g., CUE, CLE, HELB, KUCCPS and other government agencies)
How to Apply
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