Deputy Director, Curriculum Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation - 1 Post at Kenya Utalii College

REF: KUC/7/1/7/10/2023

Job Purpose

• The job purpose is to co-ordinate research, development, implementation and monitoring of curriculum to ensure relevance and maintain standards.
• The position reports to the Director, Academic Affairs.

Job Specifications entail:

• Responsible for career development, implementation and monitoring
• Generate plans and strategies for the Academic research and Curriculum Development functions.
• Advise the College on the curriculum needs of the labour market and industry;
• Co-ordinate curricula Development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation;
• Co-ordinate publication (print and electronic) of curriculum support materials;
• Facilitate academic curriculum based research;
• Organize and conduct in-service and orientation and training programs for curriculum implementers;
• Responsible for harmonization of Curricula;
• Integrate labour market driven demands and needs into skills development
• Responsible for review of policies, regulations and standards on curricula in line with the National development policies.
• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System for Academic Programs.
• Co-ordinate symposiums and related activities on emerging areas of interest in Hospitality and Tourism sector

Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality or Tourism Management or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Thirteen (13) years working experience five (5) of which must be in Management
• Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Certificate in pedagogy skills lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Computer proficiency skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Meets the requirement of Chapter 6 of the constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Strategic and innovative skills;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Leadership skills; and
• Negotiation skills