KENHA Deputy Director, Research & Development Jobs in Kenya

KENHA Deputy Director, Research & Development Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

To advance research and innovations on KeNHA’s road engineering technologies and business
processes for continuous enhancement of value for public resources and delivery on the Authority’s
mandate; and the officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Planning, Research and Compliance.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Lead in formulating, developing and delivery of research, and innovation strategies for the
Authority.

Advising and spearheading priority innovative projects in the Authority and promoting the
adaptation of new methods and products relevant to the Authority’s mandate.

Coordinating both technical and corporate research for the authority.

Coordinating the identification and growth of partnership for funding and implementation
research and innovation.

Managing the authority’s innovation programmes and hubs.

Developing research methodologies and framework for strategic and action research, and
innovations programmes.

Leading in the knowledge management and dissemination of the same for the Authority

Managing outsourced research and business services.

Developing, monitoring, and controlling departmental budgets.

Promoting, supporting and empowering Research and Innovation initiatives.

Monitoring research trials for new methods and products.

Overseeing specific programmes in material testing and use of innovative technologies in road works.

Leading in identification of business development opportunities and new sources of funding.

Developing market research plans and strategies for the Authority.

Providing regular updates on research activities across the Authority.

Develop and maintain a relevant influential linkages with innovators, academia and research institutions with the goal of identifying the strongest opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Authority’s mandate

Identification and championing of opportunities for open innovation

Managing and developing

staff in the department.

Job Specifications

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

At least ten (10) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, four (4) of which should be in a supervisory role.

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Policy, Research Methods, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.

Membership to a relevant professional body with a current practicing Licence and post
registration minimum experience of (8) years.

A Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage

Demonstrated Applied Research competence.

Demonstrated Leadership and Management competency including Project Management
skills.

Proven proficiency in computer applications.

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (for the successful candidates)

Key Competencies and Skills

Organizational and managerial skills;

Be proficient in computer applications;

Analytical and decision-making skills

Project management skills;

Dispute Resolution Skills;

Performance management skills;

Risk management skills

Communication skills

High Integrity

Assertiveness

Self - driven

Change management skills;

Ability to delegate; and

Emotional intelligence.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KENHA Deputy Director, Research & Development Jobs in Kenya

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