Chief Research Scientist

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. 

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