Chief Research Scientist
Closing: Apr 23, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 9, 2024 (24 days ago)
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Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i) At least ten (10) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Principal Research Scientist or equivalent position in a research institution in the public or private sector;
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following; Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv) Doctorate Degree in any of the following; Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
v) Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Aquatic Resources Sector;
vi) A minimum of twelve (12) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals / book chapters of which at least six (6) are as first author in the level of Principal research Scientist or its equivalent position;
vii) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
viii) Evidence of engagement in community work or country contributions
ix) Evidence of development/research funds attraction as Co/Principal in a large project.
x) Membership of a professional body/ association;
xi) Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
xii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to research and development function;
xiii) Proficiency in Computer skills; and
xiv) Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
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Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i) At least ten (10) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Principal Research Scientist or equivalent position in a research institution in the public or private sector;
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following; Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv) Doctorate Degree in any of the following; Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
v) Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Aquatic Resources Sector;
vi) A minimum of twelve (12) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals / book chapters of which at least six (6) are as first author in the level of Principal research Scientist or its equivalent position;
vii) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
viii) Evidence of engagement in community work or country contributions
ix) Evidence of development/research funds attraction as Co/Principal in a large project.
x) Membership of a professional body/ association;
xi) Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
xii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to research and development function;
xiii) Proficiency in Computer skills; and
xiv) Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
i) Ensuring the development of aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies;
ii) Ensuring the development and coordination of activities in specific research departments through participation in high profile international fora and publications;
iii) Ensure the identification and exploitation of opportunities for international profile and reputation of the institute;
iv) Preparing scientific manuscripts and book chapters for publication;
v) Reviewing and guiding scientific manuscripts and book chapters by research scientists for publication
vi) Ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of research and development activities;
vii) Ensuring the development of proposals for external resource mobilization for research and development;
viii) Mentoring, supervising and guiding scientists and technical staff within the department;
ix) Ensuring the preparation of the departmental quarterly and annual reports;
x) Appraising staff performance;
xi) Reviewing technical reports including refereed journal papers, book chapters, research notes, technical notes, conference papers and posters, dissemination flyers;
xii) Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
xiii) Developing and coordinating the implementation of large multi-disciplinary national research programmes;
xiv) Ensuring budgeting and resource management of research programmes;
xv) Ensuring the implementation of the institutes and national marine and fisheries research policies;
xvi) Reviewing and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;
xvii) Ensuring the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling; mentoring,
xviii) Guiding and supervising scientists
xix) Spearheads practical application of scientific research results in national development
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