National Housing Corporation Principal Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

National Housing Corporation Principal Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Specification:

[Duties and Responsibilities will entail;

Initiating the development of research strategy/protocols/guidelines (Housing Research)

Reviewing relevant proposals and prioritizing areas of research

Coordinating the research process

Identifying research funding partnerships

Organizing sensitization for staff on research and innovation strategy/protocols and guidelines.

Drafting reports on research findings and innovations

Initiate the publication and dissemination of information on housing research

Monitoring the implementation of Research strategy and other initiatives

Coordinating dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders/Departments

Identifying positive research findings on new products and services at the Corporation.

Developing new ideas, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices and procedures in data analysis

Initiating development of research strategy/protocols/guidelines

Assisting in preparing large datasets for public access

Developing Research Proposals.

Initiating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals; ( CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER)

Initiating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals;

Evaluating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals;

Preparing proposals on design of training, capacity building and technology transfer programs;

Designing training needs analysis methodologies and instruments;

Conducting and coordinate training programs;

Ensuring effective and timely communication and messaging to trainees; and

Preparing budgets.

Person Specification:

At least eight (8) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Masters Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Member of a recognized professional body and in good standing;

Registered with relevant professional regulatory body;

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

Interpersonal skills;

Communication skills;

Ability to work independently and in a team;

Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;

Ability to meet deadlines;

Ability to supervise others;

Problem solving skills;

Analytical skills;

Customer focus;

Decision making skills;

Report/Minute writing skills;

How to Apply

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