Research & Development at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Job Profile 

Grade- KNC 9
Reports To- Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs
Purpose of the Job To ensure policy implementation and management of the Research and Development Department.
Remuneration Gross pay-Ksh. 216,000-286,000 Pm
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Contract (4yrs renewable) with service gratuity

Responsibilities for the Research & Development Job

The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the Deputy Secretary General, Corporate Affairs for the coordination and implementation research and development programmes in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. This will entail inter alia:

• Coordinate the day to day business and be responsible for the overall achievement of the functions and objectives of the Research and Development Department;
• Ensure preparation of the Research annual plans, budgets, performance contracts and establishment of proper internal controls;
• Ensure the formulation and communication of the Research and Development policies, strategies and plans;
• Support in the formulation of research and development proposals;
• Promote and negotiate funding contracts with partners to support research or other applicable studies or support;
• Coordinate research process activities and the preparation of reports and provide follow up activities as may be required;
• Ensure the effective dissemination of research findings;
• Establish effective mechanisms for generation of research intelligence to inform policy;
• Provide research advice and coordinate capacity building programmes related to research;
• Provide leadership to research staff and ensure that the Units management structure are effective including succession plans;
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications for the Research & Development Job

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Possess certification in either Quantitative or Qualitative research methods;
• Experience Possess a minimum of ten (10) years continuous experience in the Research profession of a reputable organization;
• Have at least four (4) years’ experience in an equivalent or comparable senior management position dealing with leadership and management responsibilities;
• Demonstrated wide experience in progressive data management and research responsibilities in a Research and Development unit;
• Demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and carrying out quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes;
• Demonstrated extensive familiarity with a variety of research field’s concepts, practices, and procedures as reflected in work results;
• Have working industry knowledge of relevant emerging research trends and practices;
• Demonstrated wide experience in research dissemination processes including presentations to decision-makers;
• Demonstrated proven ability and results in research resource mobilization processes

Personalqualities

Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.