Job Description
DIRECTOR, OCEANS AND COASTAL SYSTEMS AND BLUE ECONOMY RESEARCH (KMFRI GRADE 2) - POSITION-ONE (1)
• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 289,417 – KShs. 367,560 P.M.
• House Allowance: KShs. 80,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 24,000 P.M.
• Other Remunerative: KShs. 40,000 P.M
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
• Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Advising the Director General on matters of research and development;
ii. Advising management on all policies and strategies related to marine and fisheries research;
iii. Advising the Board of Management on research bodies and institutions of higher learning within and outside Kenya to collaborate or partner with for enhancing technology and knowledge transfer;
iv. Developing research policies, strategies and programmes related to the specific field;
v. Overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marine and fisheries research;
vi. Coordination of research conducted in KMFRI research centers and stations;
vii. Ensuring the presence of KMFRI in complex multi-disciplinary national and international research programmes;
viii. Enhancing the image and reputation of the institute in international fora;
ix. Reviewing and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;
x. Approving scientific manuscripts for publication;
xi. Oversee the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling;
xii. Establishing linkages with other research bodies and institutions of higher learning within and outside Kenya to enhance technology and knowledge transfer;
xiii. Overseeing the dissemination of research findings to publics, institutions of higher learning and other research institutions locally and internationally to increase KMFRI’s visibility;
xiv. Overseeing capacity building of stakeholders in marine and fisheries research and blue economy;
xv. Overseeing the promotion of outreach of marine and fisheries programmes through various channels;
xvi. Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of research activities;
xvii. Mobilizing resources for research;
xviii. Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of research contracts;
xix. Overseeing the mentoring, management and training of scientists in the respective directorate;
xx. Deployment of technical staff in the respective directorate;
xxi. Submitting the directorate quarterly and annual reports;
xxii. Development of the directorate’s agenda for the Board of Management; and
xxiii. Prosecuting the agenda of the directorate in the relevant Board Committee Meeting;
(b) Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
ii. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv. Doctorate Degree in in any of the relevant research disciplines applicable to the institute from a recognized institution;
v. At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience in research and development, five (5) of which must be in management or an equivalent position in the private or public sector;
vi. Published at least 14 peer-reviewed publications in ISI – indexed journals / book chapters of which at least eight (8) are as first author from the latest date of promotion;
vii. Led the development of at least three large project proposal that have been funded;
viii. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative) / Corporate Governance course from a recognized institution;
ix. Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
x. Demonstrated outstanding professional, managerial, and leadership competencies as reflected in work performance and results as exhibited thorough the understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives;
xi. Ability to relate national goals, policies and objectives to marine and fisheries research and development function;
xii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
xiii. Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya.
(c) Other Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong communication and reporting skills;
ii. Strong analytical and numerical skills;
iii. Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
iv. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
v. Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
vi. Conflict management skills; and
vii. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.