Ministry of Defence Director Job

Kenyan Director Jobs 2023, 

DIRECTOR/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW/SENIOR LECTURER- (ONE (1) POST– V/NO. 34 /2023

Basic Salary Scale:  Ksh 133,870 – Ksh 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)

House Allowance:Ksh 48,000 – Ksh 60,000p.m. (Depending on duty station) Commuter Allowance:       Ksh 20,000p.m.

Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service

Annual Leave:   30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover:       As provided in the Civil Service.

Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement

Qualifications

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

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer in a recognized university;


• a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Peace and Security Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science, Gender and Development or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;


• an earned PhD degree in a relevant field; and


• ability to teach/instruct in any two of the following; National Security Studies, International Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic Security Management, Security Planning and Security/Social Sciences Research Methodology

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a middle teaching and research position. The post holder will be expected to show academic leadership in both research and teaching at the Centre for Security Studies (CSS) and the National Defence College (NDC). Duties of the post holder are two-fold; Research/Scholarship and Teaching. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

(a)   Research/Scholarship

• undertaking research scholarship activity subject to the approval of the Senior Researchers and the NDC Commandant;


• carrying out research internally, nationally and internationally and to contribute to the research objectives of both the Centre for Security Studies with approval of Senior Research Fellows;


• undertaking in subject and professional research and pedagogy development as required to support teaching activities at the NDC; and


• transforming and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and appropriate external activities

(b)   Teaching

• providing participants with the relevant and stimulating range of learning opportunities and experiences within the subject area, consistent with their overall learning objectives;


• undertaking teaching duties as required by and agreed with the Commandant and to keep abreast of international developments within the academic discipline and/or professional practice of the subject area and to share this knowledge to shape curricular content, design and delivery;


• setting, marking and assessing work and providing feedback to participants;


• monitoring participants progress and making timely reports to the College Headquarters;


• coordinating staff development initiatives related to learning and teaching; and


• supporting students’ programmes on academic, career and personal development

How to Apply

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included


• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted


• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualfication

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 15th May 2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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