Career Opportunities at Kenya Water Institute

Administration, Secretarial, Engineering, Technical, Education, Teaching,

Deputy Director Corporate Services

Job Grade: KW 2

ADVERT NO. EXT/01/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Carrying out financial planning for the transactions of the Institute;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of the Institute’s plans;
• Designing, monitoring and supervising the implementation of internal financial control measures and systems to safeguard the property and assets of the Institute;
• Preparing, designing and maintaining a proper computerized accounting and financial system;
• Preparing the core budget and providing technical support/ advice to the line managers during budgeting;
• Ensuring that the Institute is compliant with the Government financial management procedures, standards and regulations;
• Assisting divisional heads in the management of their budgets through regular provision of financial information;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and statements of accounts;
• Responsible for development, supervision and motivation of staff under the department;
• Acting as the chief adviser on all financial matters to Institute;
• Preparing financial regulations;
• Maintaining financial records and preparation statutory accounts;
• Liaising with external auditors;
• Exercising expenditure control;
• Coordinating the activities of the department to ensure collaboration with other Departments.
• 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;
• 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; and
• Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labor laws and other statutes relating to human resource management;
• Oversee the Designing and implementation of information technologyoriented programs;
• Overseeing the provision of efficient office services, telephone services, registry services, office equipment and supplies, cleanliness of grounds and offices, transport services, including the drivers, prompt payment of bills;
• Overseeing security of information/files;
• Coordination of accommodation and catering services;
• Performing any other duty necessary for the implementation of the Kenya Water Institute Act 2001.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/ Commerce/ Business Administration/
• Development studies, Finance, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or Management, Social Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• Should be a member of a professional body in a relevant field;
• Should have at least twelve (12) years’ management experience six (6) of which should be in senior management position;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of finance and administration functions;
• Computer Literacy;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Deputy Director Research, Consultancy and Technical Services

Job Grade: KW 2
ADVERT NO. EXT/02/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinate the operations and administrative activities of the Institute’s Research, Consultancy and Development Department;
• Ensuring sound management of the Institute’s research, consultancy and technical services programs;
• Developing new research and consultancy programs and ensuring that KEWI complies with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Organize and control the Research, Consultancy and Development Department staff of the Institute;
• Develop operations plan for achieving the Institute’s research, resource, consultancy and technical services objectives;
• Ensure implementation and fulfillment of the research, consultancy and technical services policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Institute;
• Provide advice, as required on all research, consultancy and technical services matters to the Director; Formulation and execution of Research, consultancy and technical services policies and objectives;
• Prepare research, consultancy and technical services forecasts and make recommendations of development strategy formulation;
• Attend conferences and technical committees on research and consultancies;
• Utilize statistical analysis techniques for policy-oriented research;
• Liaise with related professional bodies, agencies and departments in executing research, resource mobilization, consultancy and technical services activities;
• Organize, coordinate, direct and control the research, consultancy and technical services activities in the organization;
• Enforcing Patent and Copyright registration;
• Meet the set Department performance contract targets;
• Prepare work plans and annual budget for the Department;
• Performing any other duty necessary for the implementation of the Kenya Water Institute Act 2001.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in any of the following areas: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Physical science Natural Sciences, Meteorology, Education, Business Administration, Statistics or related disciplines from a recognized university;
• Master’s of Science degree in any of the above mentioned disciplines from a recognized university;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience six (6) of which should be in senior management position in a training and/or research environment;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of research and consultancy programmes;
• Evidence of publication in refereed journals;
• Computer Literacy;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Senior Principal Registrar

Job Grade: KW 3

ADVERT NO. EXT/03/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Evaluates and processes admissions applications in accordance with Institute’s policies, goals and rules on admissibility of students; 
• Advise applicants regarding admissions requirements, eligibility for admission, program options, residency requirements and other matters related to their admission to the Institute;
• Supporting ongoing development and implementation of Work Study program; 
• Customizing student/employer matches by instituting competency modeling; 
• Interviewing students to assist them with choosing the most suitable placement or experiential learning experience; 32
• Supporting departments with student placements; 
• Designing student work-readiness programs including resume writing, interview preparation workshops, etc; 
• Coordinating group orientation and networking events for all partners, students, businesses, community and faculty; 
• Maintaining a current database of employers, student placements and experiential assignments; 
• Coordinating the registration and administration of examinations; 
• Coordinating Examination function including analysis and release of results; 
• Liaising with external examination bodies;
• Coordinating Guiding and Counseling of students; 
• Coordinating students’ welfare; xv. Coordinating students’ recreational activities; 
• Coordinating students’ field attachment; 
• Coordinating the registration of students and keeping their records; 
• Dealing and solving students problems; 
• Monitoring student behavior and developing strategies and action plans, as appropriate; 
• Coordinating student support services such as medical care, etc, are adequate; 
• Custodian of office machinery used by students, e.g. photocopy/services and stationery; 
• Overseeing the registration of students and maintenance of their records; 
• Monitoring student behavior and developing strategies and action plans, as appropriate; 
• Ensuring student support services such as medical care, etc, are adequate; 
• Coordinating Examination function; xxvi. Coordinating Guiding and Counseling activities; 
• Coordinating students welfare;
• Formulating students recreational activities; 
• Coordinating students’ field attachment; 
• Preparing budget for the requirements of the department. 

Job Specifications 
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Education, Masters in Social Science, Masters in Human Resource Management or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution; 
• Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks; 
• Computer literacy; v. Exemplary work performance; 
• Ten (10) years’ work experience in management position with the responsibility for managing student affairs and spearheading the organization of a variety of student activities; 
• Must have served as a Principal Registrar, KW4 or equivalent position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Senior Principal Lecturer (Campus Principal)

Job Grade: KW 3

ADVERT NO. EXT/04/05/2023 

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: 

• Management of a multi-disciplinary team of Lecturers; 
• Budgeting for course programmes and related activities; 
• Management of Performance Evaluation against set targets; 
• Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of departmental/Campus academic programmes; 
• Preparation of curricula/syllabuses, rules and regulations governing the implementation of departmental/Campus academic programmes; 
• Co-ordination of both continuous assessment and final examinations; 24 
• Guiding the other academic staff on running of academic programmes; 
• Working closely with Deputy Director in charge of Academic Affairs/Research, Consultancy, Outreach and Development and/or Campus Principal and Registrar on staff development, training and research programmes; 
• Carrying out research; 
• Carrying out consultancy services; 
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Have served satisfactorily in the scale of Principal Lecturer, KW4 for a minimum period of four (4) years or served in an equivalent scale in a training environment; 
• 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, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;
• 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, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University; 
• Professional qualification and membership (where applicable); 
• Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks; 
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience four of which should be in a management position; 
• Training of Trainers Course; viii. Evidence of publication in refereed journals; 
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and Research or At least Four (4) Years’ experience in a Management role;
• Computer Literacy; 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. 25 In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
• Attributes and core competencies:

Senior Principal Lecturer (1 Post)

Job Grade: KW 3

ADVERT NO. EXT/05/05/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Management of a multi-disciplinary team of Lecturers;
• Budgeting for course programmes and related activities;
• Management of Performance Evaluation against set targets;
• Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of departmental/Campus academic programmes;
• Preparation of curricula/syllabuses, rules and regulations governing the implementation of departmental/Campus academic programmes;
• Co-ordination of both continuous assessment and final examinations;
• Guiding the other academic staff on running of academic programmes;
• Working closely with Deputy Director in charge of Academic Affairs/Research, Consultancy, Outreach and Development and/or Campus Principal and Registrar on staff development, training and research programmes;
• Carrying out research;
• Carrying out consultancy services;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Have served satisfactorily in the scale of Principal Lecturer, KW4 for a minimum period of four (4) years or served in an equivalent scale in a training environment;
• 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, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;
• 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, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education from a recognized University;
• Professional qualification and membership (where applicable);
• Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience four of which should be in a management position;
• Training of Trainers Course;
• Evidence of publication in refereed journals;
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and Research or At least Four (4) Years’ experience in a Management role;
• Computer Literacy;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
• In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Method of Application

Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke

Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May, 2023

Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be addressed to:

The Chairperson 
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

Applications for KW5, KW6, KW7 KW8 and KW9 positions should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity. 
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
• Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE