Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions that are tenable in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
MINISTRY : AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
PROGRAMME : LESOTHO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
TITLE : SENIOR LECTURER (IT)
GRADE : G
RESPONSIBLE TO : PRINCIPAL LECTURER
LOCATION : MASERU/LERIBE
JOB SUMMARY
UNDER THE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF PRINCIPAL LECTURER, THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LECTURING; COORDINATION OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES; COORDINATION OF PROGRAMME TEACHING ACTIVITIES; PREPARATION & MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMME BUDGET; SUPERVISION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
MAIN DUTIES
1. LECTURING
1.1 Prepares regularly, lesson plans relevant to the subject matter.
1.2 Delivers instruction/course material in the form of lectures and practical to complement theoretical knowledge acquired.
1.3 Sets tests and examinations to assess acquired knowledge obtained relevant course.
1.4 Invigilates students during tests and examinations to curb malpractice.
1.5 Records results for evaluation by the academic board and provides timely feedback to the students.
2. COORDINATION OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
2.1 Identifies regularly research problem areas relating to IT developmental projects in order to address discovered problems or constraints.
2.2 Undertakes research occasionally to keep abreast of new development and provides advice accordingly.
2.3 Supervises students’ research projects for the fulfilment of academic requirements.
2.4 Collaborates with other institutions locally, regionally and internationally for the development in research programmes timely.
3. COORDINATION OF PROGRAMME TEACHING ACTIVITIES
3.1 Participates in the implementation of programme activities by providing guidance and allocating course work in order to ensure effective implementation of the curriculum on weekly basis.
3.2 Compiles programme reports to identify the accomplishments
and failures of programme quarterly.
3.3 Liaises with other programmes, institutions and other divisions of the Ministry to acquire mutual support.
4 PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUDGET
4.1 Participates in the preparation of programme budget to finance planned programme activities.
4.2 Implements and monitors planned academic activities in order to ensure that the budgeted activities are carried out accordingly.
5 SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF
5.1 Supervises lecturers by providing guidance and monitoring their progress so as to achieve programmes objectives.
5.2 Participates in the general disciplines of both staff and students within the relevant programmes to maintain harmonious relationships.
5.3 Conducts performance review for the supervisees quarterly to ensure that the planned activities are implemented accordingly.
6 PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
6.1 Facilitates installation, configures and maintains LAN to provide easy sharing of information.
6.2 Monitoring performance of LAN to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.
6.3 Maintains security of LAN to protect it against harmful sites.
6.4 Assists end users in all technical problems for smooth operation.
6.5 Installs new and maintains existing hardware and software to improve the standards of Operations.
6.6 Ensures proper registration and allocation of students numbers to new students
6.7 Ensures that all students are allocated relevant courses for programme and level of study concerned.
6.8 Compilation and publication of results.
COMPENSABLE FACTORS
2. JOB SPECIFICATION
Education and training requirements
Masters Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Systems Engineering/ Information Technology
OR
BSc Computer Science/ Computer Systems Engineering/ Information Technology PLUS Three (3) years relevant work experience.
Applications on relevant forms, (obtainable from the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security), GP 104 for serving officers and GP 103 for job seekers duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National Identity Document and up-to-date performance appraisal forms for serving officers.
All applications must be addressed to:
The Director of Human Resources
Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security P.O. Box 24
Maseru – 100
Not later than the 20TH December, 2021 before 12:00 noon.