JOB OBJECTIVE

The job holder will coordinate establishment of Institutes and Centres at the University; assist in the development of the University’s research agenda, and plan; coordinate and implement research programmes in accordance with university procedures and funder requirements; and support the Ethics Review Processes at the University

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and process establishment of Institutes and Centers in collaboration with Schools and faculty at KCA University.
• Lead bids for research and/or consultancy projects.
• Lead relevant meetings associated with the research projects or related activities.
• Lead and promote activities designed to develop collaborative research with colleagues.
• Offer technical support to colleagues who are engaged in research projects or other activities of the Research, Innovation and Outreach division.
• Actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks that may lead to future collaboration and funding opportunities.
• Independently undertake advanced research and manage associated staff and/or students working on the said research.
• Lead the production of high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider scholarly community.
• Take responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of research projects
• Plan and implement future research projects that may emerge from a current project.
• Design and facilitate programs to build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA University ecosystem.
• Design and facilitate programs to build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA University ecosystem i.e., establishment of Institutional Scientific & Ethical Research Committee (ISERC) in compliance with NACOSTI.
• Undertake any other duties that are relevant to the advancement of research at the University

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Be a holder of a doctorate degree.
• Have at least 5 years of work experience in a research-intensive environment.
• Have prior experience in bidding for and implementing at least 3 competitive research grants.
• Have at least 5 publications in referred journals.
• Have supervised/or is competent to supervise a PhD student.
• Have undertaken research ethics training.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellence interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Proven passion for research, innovation, and outreach.
• Ability to work with diverse teams