NACOSTI Director Advisory, Standards, and Licensing Jobs in Kenya

NACOSTI Director Advisory, Standards, and Licensing Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Director General, the Director Advisories, Standards and Licensing will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Coordinate the development of advisories on the regulation and standards of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), benchmarked with global best practice;

Coordinate the development and recommendation of standards, guidelines, codes policies, and
strategies for the regulation of the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector;

Lead multi-disciplinary teams charged with the assessment of Research institutes for accreditation, and assessment of submitted Scientific research for licensing.

Spearhead the development and periodic review of the national research priorities framework;

Prepare, recommend and implement advisories on science and technology education, and innovation at both basic and advanced levels

Advise on establishment of collaborations and partnerships for the development of regulatory and policy framework for the STI sector;

Lead multi-disciplinary teams charged with developing appropriate policies, strategies and
development programmes at National and County governments;

Regularly review and advise on the progress in scientific research systems;

Lead the design of programmes for private sector involvement in STI;

Oversee the overall accountability for planning, directing and executing all strategies, policies and activities for the directorate;

Implement the risk management framework;

Lead in the development and submission of research grant proposals, and capacity building
proposals as part of resource mobilization efforts of the Commission;

Lead in conducting targeted research to inform policy formulation and decision making as pertains to standards, research licensing and institutional accreditation;

Develop and implement programmes for the promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI);

Spearhead Scientific Journal evaluation and accreditation in the country in line with
international best practice;

Oversee the development and submission of the Directorate’s annual workplans, budget, performance contract targets, staff performance appraisal targets, for consideration and integration in the Commission’s annual

workplan, budget, performance contract targets, and staff performance appraisal targets, and implement the approved plans and targets

Ensure the discipline, teamwork, and performance of staff in the directorate is exemplary.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognized university;

Must have a Masters degree or equivalent from a recognized university;

Must have an earned PhD or equivalent from a recognized university;

Strategic Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks;

Professional qualification and membership in good standing;

At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a
senior management role

Demonstrated results in work performance, and in research and development activities,

Have demonstrable results in building partnerships and collaborations, and in resource
mobilization,

Have demonstrable understanding of the current trends in Science, Technology and Innovation, and the role of NACOSTI in the realization of the National Development Agenda,

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Demonstrate the following key competencies and skills

Strong communication skills;

Analytical skills;

Results Orientation;

Decision Making;

People management skills,

Strategic thinking;

Mentoring, coaching and leadership;

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills;

Ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply

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