Deputy Director Research, Consultancy and Technical Services
Job
Grade: KW 2
ADVERT NO. EXT/02/05/2023
Duties and responsibilities
at this level will entail:
Coordinate the operations and
administrative activities of the Institute’s Research, Consultancy and
Development Department;
Ensuring sound management of the
Institute’s research, consultancy and technical services programs;
Developing new research and
consultancy programs and ensuring that KEWI complies with legal and regulatory
requirements;
Organize and control the Research, Consultancy
and Development Department staff of the Institute;
Develop operations plan for achieving
the Institute’s research, resource, consultancy and technical services
objectives;
Ensure implementation and fulfillment
of the research, consultancy and technical services policies and agreed
objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Institute;
Provide advice, as required on all
research, consultancy and technical services matters to the Director;
Formulation and execution of Research, consultancy and technical services
policies and objectives;
Prepare research, consultancy and
technical services forecasts and make recommendations of development strategy
formulation;
Attend conferences and technical
committees on research and consultancies;
Utilize statistical analysis
techniques for policy-oriented research;
Liaise with related professional
bodies, agencies and departments in executing research, resource mobilization,
consultancy and technical services activities;
Organize, coordinate, direct and
control the research, consultancy and technical services activities in the
organization;
Enforcing Patent and Copyright
registration;
Meet the set Department performance
contract targets;
Prepare work plans and annual budget
for the Department;
Performing any other duty necessary
for the implementation of the Kenya Water Institute Act 2001.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s of Science degree in any of
the following areas: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources
Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Physical
science Natural Sciences, Meteorology, Education, Business Administration,
Statistics or related disciplines from a recognized university;
Master’s of Science degree in any of
the above mentioned disciplines from a recognized university;
Attended a Strategic Leadership
Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a
recognized institution;
At least twelve (12) years’ work
experience six (6) of which should be in senior management position in a
training and/or research environment;
Demonstrated general administrative
ability required for direction, control and implementation of research and
consultancy programmes;
Evidence of publication in refereed
journals;
Computer Literacy;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6
of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for
appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions
should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and
testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while
KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their
application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke
Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI
Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May,
2023
Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be
addressed to:
The
Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute
Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
Applications for KW5, KW6, KW7 KW8 and KW9 positions
should be addressed to:
The
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
In addition to the above indicated requirements,
applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer
of job and not at the application stage.
Certificate of Good Conduct;
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti –
Corruption Commission;
Certificate of Compliance from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax
Compliance Clearance; and
Certificate of Clearance from the Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all
qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and
persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be
contacted for interviews.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE
