Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a
State Corporation, established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter
250 of 1979, and operates under the Ministry of Industrialization. Its mandate
is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and
allied technologies.
The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:
Ref: KIRDI – DD-RTI – 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, The Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation will be:
- In
charge of the Research Technology and Innovation Department.
- Specifically
involved in the formulation and co-ordination of programmes and activities
in Industrial Research, Technology and Innovation
- Managing
collaborative RTI related projects and activities.
- Required
to advise the Director on the status of Research, Technology and
Innovation in the Institute; and
- Carrying
out Financial, Planning & Administrative duties in the Research,
Technology and Innovation Department.
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation, one must have:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation, one must have:
- A
PhD degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical, Chemical,
Electrical/Electronics, ICT, Civil Engineering, Materials
Science/Ceramics, Leather, Textile, Food Science and Technology,
Microbiology, Information Science/Technology, Energy, Environmental
Sciences and Socio-Science/Economics or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution
- Served
at a top management position in a relevant R&D institution or
equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Demonstrated
managerial, administrative and professional competence.
- A
clear understanding of the role of industrial research in Kenya’s social
and economic development.
- Experience
in leading and managing research programmes and teams
- Evidence
of published research articles in reputable international journals.
- Proven
capability in resource mobilization and establishing quality working
linkages with development partners/organizations.
- Be
computer literate
- Undergone
strategic management course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution.
- Excellent
communication skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- A
person of high integrity
- A
team player
- A
strategic thinker
2. Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resource and Administration (F,
HR & ADM)
Ref: KIRDI – DD - FHR&ADM - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration will be:
Ref: KIRDI – DD - FHR&ADM - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration will be:
- In
charge of the Finance, Human Resources and Administration Department.
- Specifically
involved in coordinating the operations of Finance, Human Resource and
Administration; formulation of human resource management and finance
policies/functions and implementation of the same; Preparation of
corporate budget; overseeing human resource management and finance
policies and strategies.
- In
addition, required to set up an effective accounting system following the
prevailing Government accounting procedures, manage and monitor the
institute’s expenditure; and monitor the institute’s payroll and staff
establishment among other HR/Finance and Administrative duties.
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, one must have:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, one must have:
- Master’s
degree in any of the following; Human Resource Management/Personnel
Management/Business Administration/Industrial Relations and CPS III/Higher
National Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or CPA III or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution
- At
least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the relevant field, five (5) of
which must be in relevant senior management levels
- Be
computer literate
- Undertaken
a strategic leadership development course for a minimum period of six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution
- A
PhD qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- demonstrated
managerial, administrative and professional competence
- Excellent
communication skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- A
person of high integrity
- A
team player
- A
strategic thinker.
3. Deputy Director, Corporate Services (CS)
Ref: KIRDI–DD-CS - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Corporate Services will:
Ref: KIRDI–DD-CS - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Corporate Services will:
- Be
in charge of the Corporate Services Department of the institute.
- Coordinate;
- Planning,
- Monitoring
and Evaluation,
- Marketing,
- Public
Relations/Communication,
- Quality
Assurance,
- Legal,
- Information
Sciences, and
- Intellectual
Property and related activities at the Institute
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Corporate Services, one must have:
For appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Corporate Services, one must have:
- Fifteen
(15) years relevant experience, five 5 of which must be at a relevant
senior management level;
- A
Master’s degree in any of the following; Applied Sciences, Social
Sciences, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification
from a recognized university
- A
PhD qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Attended
a Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution
- Demonstrated
managerial, administrative and professional competence
- Clear
understanding of the role of industrial Research, Technology and
Innovation in Kenya’s social and economic development;
- Computer
literate;
- Excellent
communication skills;
- Good
interpersonal skills;
- A
person of high integrity;
- A
team player; and
- A
strategic thinker;
4. Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization (RM)
Ref: KIRDI – AD-RM – 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, will be responsible for:
Ref: KIRDI – AD-RM – 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, will be responsible for:
- Developing
a resource mobilization policy and strategy for the institute
- Identifying
potential areas of Research, Technology and Innovation funding
opportunities
- Realization
of Resource Mobilization set targets
- Participatory
planning of Research, Technology and Innovation Agenda for the institute
- Initiating
and developing consultancy services
- Sensitization
of staff on Resource Mobilization and related activities
- Establishment
of strategic partnerships and networks
- Carrying
out any other duties that may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment as the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, one must have:-
For appointment as the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, one must have:-
- Masters
Degree in Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship,
Project Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution;
- Post
graduate Diploma in Strategic/Project Management from a recognized
institution;
- Twelve
years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been at a
relevant Senior position
- A
Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized Institution; and
- Computer
Application skills.
- Excellent
communication skills;
- Good
interpersonal skills;
- A
person of high integrity;
- A
team player; and
- A
strategic thinker;
Applications,
accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae,
testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and
a day time telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 28th
December 2011.
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
These positions will be held on a three (3) year contract and successful candidates will be offered attractive and competitive remuneration packages.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
These positions will be held on a three (3) year contract and successful candidates will be offered attractive and competitive remuneration packages.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
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