Support the Directorate of Graduate Training, Research and Innovation (DGTRI) in the development and implementation of research and innovation policies, undertake resource mobilization, establishing and managing partnerships to advance the university’s research and innovation agenda and
promoting collaboration and partnerships.
Key Functions
• Supporting the development of effective research approaches and procedures for different areas
• Contributing to development of a research agenda, themes and framework for DGTRI;
• Participating in development of information networks and fostering relationships with national and international research institutions in order to improve the quality of research activities;
• Conducting applied research and synthesizing research results and current knowledge and experience into papers and policy briefs;
• Assisting in linking national and international best practices and latest research results to the work practices of the University;
• Assisting in development and management of a database of research teams across the University units;
• Participating in identification of suitable research calls, development of research concepts and proposals;
• Supporting in monitoring, reporting and dissemination of research findings;
• Developing and maintaining of research, innovation databases as well as website information;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Outputs
• The development of effective research approaches and procedures for different areas supported

Contribution to development of a research agenda, themes and framework for DGTRI provided;
• Participation in development of information networks and fostering relationships with national and international research institutions in order to improve the quality of research activities done;
• Applied research and synthesizing research results and current knowledge and experience into papers and policy briefs undertaken;
• Assistance in linking national and international best practices and latest research results to the work practices of the University provided;
• Assistance in development and management of a database of research teams across the University units provided;
• Participation in identification of suitable research calls, development of research concepts and proposals done;
• Support to the monitoring, reporting and dissemination of research findings provided;
• Development and maintenance of research, innovation databases as well as website information undertaken.
Person Specifications
• Should have PhD in field of Natural Sciences
• Should hold Masters of Science in the field of Natural Sciences
• Should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Natural Sciences
• Excellent leadership, inter-personal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Should have Eight (8) new publications in Peer reviewed journals plus eight (8) research projects completed in the area of specialization since appointment as Senior Researcher.
• Evidence of research skills.
• Evidence of contribution to the community.
• At least six (5) years’ experience three of which should have been at the level of Research Officer or Scientist or equivalent experience from a reputable institution.
• The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.