Director -Research, Science and Technology at Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director of Research, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Earth
• Sciences or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences and Earth Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya; 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

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Research, Science and Technology is the overall technical and administrative head of the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology. The officer will be responsible to the Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education and Research for:-

• overseeing implementation of the performance contract programmes in the Directorate;
• efficient management of the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology;
• advising the Government through the Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education and Research on activities going on locally and internationally on research, innovation and technology transfer in both public and private sectors; and
• guiding the Ministry of Education in development and implementation of relevant research, technology transfer and innovation policies for national development

Others

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.133,870 – Ksh.197, 800 p.m. (CSG 5)
• House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – Ksh.60,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement