UNESCO Director, Research and Development Jobs in Kenya
UNESCO Director, Research and Development Jobs in Kenya
Function of the Research and Development DepartmentThis department exists to perform the following functions: development of research policies, strategies and plans; assist in design of research methodologies; development and management of research systems and instruments; undertake researches; analysis of
research data and reporting; capacity building on research techniques; and promoting
innovations and resource mobilization activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the Deputy Secretary General, Corporate Affairs for the coordination and implementation research and
development programmes in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the
Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
Coordinate the day to day business and be responsible for the overall achievement of
the functions and objectives of the Research and Development Department;
Ensure preparation of the Research annual plans, budgets, performance contracts and
establishment of proper internal controls;
Ensure the formulation and communication of the Research and Development policies, strategies and plans;
Support in the formulation of research and development proposals;
Promote and negotiate funding contracts with partners to support research or other
applicable studies or support;
Coordinate research process activities and the preparation of reports and provide
follow up activities as may be required;
Ensure the effective dissemination of research findings;
Establish effective mechanisms for generation of research intelligence to inform policy;
Provide research advice and coordinate capacity building programmes related to research;
Provide leadership to research staff and ensure that the Units management structure are
effective including succession plans;
Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Job specifications Academic & Professional
Qualifications
A minimum of
a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution;
Possess relevant certifications in either Quantitative or Qualitative research processes;
Experience
Possess eighteen (18) years of management experience in the relevant field or profession five (5) of which must be at a comparable senior management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
Demonstrated wide experience in progressive data management and research responsibilities in a Research and Development unit;
Demonstrated successful expertise in designing and carrying out quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes;
Demonstrated extensive familiarity with a variety of research field's concepts, practices, and procedures as reflected in work results;
Have working industry knowledge of relevant emerging research trends and practices;
Demonstrated wide experience in research dissemination processes including presentations to decision-makers;
Demonstrated proven ability and results in research resource mobilization processes
Personal Qualities
Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
How to Apply
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