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Kenya Institute of Special Education- KISE

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Assistant Director Research, Consultancy and Partnership

Nairobi • Kenya

Posted: 2 Oct 2026

Apply by: 14 Oct 2026

12 days left to apply

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The Assistant Director Research, Consultancy and Partnership at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and review of research and innovation policies, strategies, and programmes. The role involves establishing local and international partnerships, identifying innovative trends, and overseeing the patenting and dissemination of research outputs. The position also entails managing research databases, reviewing proposals, and benchmarking best practices to enrich KISE's research and innovation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of research and innovation policies, strategies, procedures and plans
  • Developing modalities for collaboration with external researchers and research institutions
  • Identifying national, regional and international innovative trends that are relevant to KISE
  • Undertaking patenting of KISE research and innovations
  • Establishing both local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovative programmes
  • Coordinating the dissemination of research and innovation information
  • Coordinating the development of research and innovation programmes
  • Spearheading the preparation of research and innovation reports
  • Coordinating the development of the research and innovation database
  • Reviewing research agendas and tools
  • Reviewing research proposals and concept papers for research and innovation programmes
  • Monitor and review research and innovation programmes
  • Benchmarking on best practices on research and innovation
  • Coordinating the submission and documentation of innovations

Required Qualifications

  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
  • Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
  • Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Research and Innovation Officer or in a comparable position.
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