Deputy Director Research and Partnership, Kewi Grade 3 (1 Post) at Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Job Description

• The Deputy Director, Research and Partnership, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Business Development KEWI 2.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Spearheading the development and review of research policies, strategies and programmes;
• Leading key projects in research and development to support the Institute’s goals;
• Commissioning and manage external researchers and experts to carry out specific research studies;
• Developing framework for networking and linkages with research institutions and industry;
• Providing inter - disciplinary research training, coaching and mentoring;
• Coordinating peer review publications;
• Promoting the use of new technologies in research;
• Overseeing assessment of the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within the budget;
• Developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
• Enhancing networking, collaboration and linkages with stakeholders; and
• Spearheading local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovation programmes.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Research and Partnership or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Research Methods or its equivalent from a recognized institution for those without research –based degree;
• Evidence of published research;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.