Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
DIRECTOR, KENYA BUILDING
RESEARCH CENTRE – ONE (1) POST –V/NO. 25/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.
133,870 – Ksh. 197, 800 p.m. – (CSG 5)
House Allowance:
Ksh.48, 000 – Ksh. 60,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
Commuter
Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m.
Leave Allowance: As
existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30
working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided
by the government
Terms of Service:
Permanent or Local Agreement
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, an officer must have: –
- cumulative
service period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be at the
grade of Assistant Director of Research Services, CSG 7 and above or in
comparable and relevant positions in the wider public service or in the
private sector;
- a
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Construction
/Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental studies,
Interior Design, Civil / Electrical /Mechanical Engineering, Land
Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning,
Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- a
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Construction/Project
Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Studies, Interior
Design, Civil/Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics,
Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics,
Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- conversant
with aspect pertaining to the building research industry in the Country;
- shown
high level of competence and proven ability for direction control and
implementation of projects including supervising of multi-disciplinary
professionals and technical staff;
- demonstrated
high standard of competence and administrative ability; and
- ability
to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies
and research and development
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Building
Research Services will head the Research and Material Service Division. Duties
and responsibilities at this level will include: –
- being
responsible for Building Research and Building Material Services;
- being
technical and administrative head of the Research and Material Services
Division;
- supervising
the work of technical units and also appraising them;
- approving
research and material service division programmes and activities;
- promoting,
overseeing research and development;
- advising
government on building research and building material matters;
- developing
building research and material policies and strategies in liaison with
other stakeholders;
- overseeing
set ups in collaboration with the performance contracts appraisal and
filing reports as required;
- formulation
of building research priorities and briefs and presentation of research
findings;
- guiding
and overseeing the formulation and implementation of building research and
development policies, planning and programmes;
- ensuring
effective communication within the directorate and stakeholders;
- maintain
a conducive work environment for attracting, motivating and retaining
staff;
- directing,
controlling and supervision of a multi-disciplinary professional and
technical staff involved in building Research and building materials
division and fostering a departmental culture that promotes ethical
practices and good citizenship; and
- overseeing
human resource matters including welfare, training industrial relations,
separation and effective management succession plans
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through
the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or
jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
- Candidates
should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is
an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of
academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the
advert should not be included
- Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
- The
Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of
the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit,
representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal
employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups
and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE,
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Shortlisted
candidates shall
be required to produce originals of
their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and
transcripts during interviews.
- It
is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- Serving
officers shall be required to produce the original
letter of appointment to their current substantive
post during the interview
- Applications
should reach the Commission on
or before 24th April, 2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).