Academic Registrar - Kenya Institute Of Surveying and Mapping (KISM) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal (Land Surveyor, Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, Photolithographer or Lecturer), CSG 9 or in a comparable  and relevant position in the wider public service;                                         
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following  disciplines:- Land  Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial 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 its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where applicable);
• A Training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Membership of  a professional body in the related field(where applicable); 
• Ability to articulate and implement institute mandates and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the national goals and policies;
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and managerial and decision making abilities, creativity and innovation, computer literacy, emotional intelligence and technical competence;
• Good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation, counselling, interpersonal and handling grievances skills; and
• Been a team player, result-driven and passion for continuous professional development

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Organizing institute training activities;
• Supervising setting, moderation and administration of internal examinations;
• Overseeing induction of new lecturers and trainees;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
• Overseeing the conduct of seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Planning and scheduling training activities within the Institute (timetabling);
• Receiving and processing the students,’ internal examinations;
• Publishing students’ results , timetables, calendar of events;
• Compiling students’ academic transcripts and certificates;
• Creating and maintaining an up to date database of all trainees;
• Being custodian of all students’ academic records;
• Supervising selection and admission of trainees;
• Registering the final year students for the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) examinations;
• Uploading coursework and projects  marks for the final year students;
• Creating and maintaining up to date class registers;
• Being custodian of the course  syllabus;
• Compiling the graduation list;
• Training  in an area of specialization;
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and notes in the area of specialization;
• Setting, moderating  and marking examinations in the area of specialization;
• Mentoring and coaching students; and
• Being a member of institute Disciplinary committee and Academic board