Jobs 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 Director, University Education or Research, CSG 5 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 Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Education, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• demonstrated an outstanding professional competence and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• a thorough understanding of the global, regional and national developmental goals, policies and programs and the ability to relate them to the Ministry’s
• mandate.

NOTE:

Possession of a PhD from a recognized university in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for overall coordination of the University Education and Research Sub Sector. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• advising the Government through the Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education and Research on activities going on locally and
• internationally on University Education, Research, Innovation and Technology transfer in both public and private sectors;
• guiding the Ministry of Education in development and implementation of relevant University Education, Research, Technology transfer and Innovation policies for national development;
• coordinating formulation, implementation and reviewing of policies, strategies and programmes of University Education, Research Management and
• Development;
• ensuring international collaborations, partnerships and global obligations in University Education, Research, Innovation and Technology are adhered to and observed; and
• providing linkages between Government, Research, Academia, Industry and the Society

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

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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