Director (Research, Science & Technology) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Details

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Research, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• a relevant Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in any of the relevant fields in;- Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Earth Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;

• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative capability in the development of science and technology policies as well as appreciation of cross sectoral issues of science and technology for development.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes for research management and development;
• management and development of the national innovation system;
• development, promotion and application of science and technology;
• establishing international collaborations, partnerships and global obligations in research science and technology;
• undertaking national science, technology and innovation statistics ;
• establishing linkages between government, research, academia, industry and the society
• overseeing implementation of performance contract programmes in the directorate;
• efficient management of the directorate;
• advising the government through the Principal Secretary, on on-going local and international activities on research, innovation and technology transfer in both public and private; and
• guiding in development and implementation of relevant research, technology transfer and innovation policies for national development.

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