Position Functions: In collaboration with other directorates and Director General’s Office, the position holder shall contribute to the formulation and implementation of overall NMK research policies and strategic planning.
Responsibilities of the Research Director:
Implementation and co-ordination of the programmes and activities of a large multi-disciplinary research team and advising the Director General on their progress
Monitoring performance and evaluating staff and team working in the directorate
Administering and allocating resources from the directorate’s budgets to departments within it and overseeing expenditure
Promoting national and international institutional partnership with relevant research institutions, government departments and stakeholders
Ensuring effective internal communication flow of information within the directorate and with other directorates.
Liaising with collaborating institutions, local and international donor agencies on research issues
Representing the directorate in top management meetings
Liaising with the Director of Administration and Human Resource on effective staffing and staff development.
Qualification requirements of the Research Director:
Have served in the grade of Senior Research Scientist or an equivalent position in a reputable research organization for at least five (5) years
Be in possession of a relevant PhD Degree
Have published at least seven (7) scientific articles in peer review scientific journals as a first author
Have demonstrated success in generating research funds for the specified area of study of not less than $ 200,000
Have organized at least seven (7) seminars and workshops
Have shown exemplary administrative and leadership capabilities
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