Kenya School of Government Academic Affairs Deputy Director Job Vacancy

The Kenya School of Government (KSG) was established under the Kenya School of Government Act (No. 9 of 2012). 

The

School is the successor of the former Kenya Institute of Administration

(KIA), Kenya Development and Learning Centre (KDLC) and the Government

Training Institutes (GTIs). 

The mandate of the School is

to provide learning and development programs that enhance skills and

competencies in the public service; conduct research; and offer

consultancy services to inform public policy.

 
The School seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant position:

Deputy Director, Academic Affairs

1 Post

Ref: DDAA/02/2015

Reporting to the Director Academic Affairs, the Deputy Director will assist in planning, coordination and implementation of training, research and consultancy activities in the Academic Division of the School
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Formulating draft policy guidelines, regulations and procedures for development and management of academic programs


• Planning and supervising implementation of academic activities and programs


• Directing data collection, analysis and storage ¡n respect of academic activities and programs


• Preparing discussion papers for Council and Academic Board meetings


• Safekeeping of official records


• Coordinating examination and certification process


• Coordinating activities required for maintenance of academic standards


• Perform other duties assigned by the Director Academic Affairs

Skills and Attributes:
 

The ideal candidate will have:

• the Master’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance and Accounting or any other relevant social science discipline from a recognized institution (an earned Ph.D. will be an added advantage)


• a certified leadership and management course lasting at least four weeks


• served in a management position within a training institution for at least five (5) years


• membership of a professional organization in good standing


• knowledge of laws regarding management in public service and institutions of training


• excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• initiative and ability to build and work with teams


• evidence of fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution 2010

How to Apply
 

If

you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of the

vacant positions, please submit your application, including detailed

curriculum vitae; stating your current position, email address,

telephone contacts and the reference number of the advertised position.

Applications should be sent to the address below in both hard and soft copy so as to reach us on or before 8th January 2016.

The Director General
Kenya School of Government
RO. Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete Road,
Lower Kabete
Nairobi
 

e-mail: recruitment@ ksg.ac.ke

Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.