QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or Project Management or related field from an accredited institution of Higher Education.
  
• Three (3) years’ experience in research development, preferably in an institution of higher learning.
  
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in research management and administration
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or Project Management or related field from an accredited institution of Higher Education.
  
• Three (3) years’ experience in research development, preferably in an institution of higher learning.
  
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in research management and administration
  

• Contribute to strategic planning for the Division, including its development and the achievement of objectives and targets;
  
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with University procedures related to sponsored research;
  
• Obtain and maintain applicable approvals before initiating a research project;
  
• Ensure all Sponsor and University requirements have been met during grantsmanship;
  
• Confirm eligibility of researchers according to Sponsor guidelines;
  
• Provide support to researchers and staff on post-award administrative processes;
  
• Initiate and manage partnership agreements, sub-awards and sub-contracts with external collaborators;
  
• Oversee the work of various research teams and ensure the provision of efficient and professional services;
  
• Liaise research development activities between the offices of the DVC RIO and Research Grants;
  
• Ensure policies and processes are followed as per the RIO Division Policies and Guidelines;
  
• Ensure the RIO Division’s templates for proposals, presentations and reports are used consistently and correctly;
  
• Ensure compliance certificates are valid through the life of the project;
  
• Organize meetings and maintain accurate note-taking and circulation of relevant information to key stakeholders;
  
• Spearhead the development of the KCA University Research Bulletin;
  
• Maintain a database of all research and innovation projects, including timelines;
  
• Maintain administrative information and reports of the RIO Division, especially the RIAB and RIO Committee minutes,