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Permanent Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization

at Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) in Nairobi

Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization at Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a State Corporation, established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979, and operates under the Ministry of Industrialization. Its mandate is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and allied technologies. The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030. To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION (RM) – REF: KIRDI – AD-RM – 01

Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, will be responsible for:

  • Developing a resource mobilization policy and strategy for the institute
  • Identifying potential areas of Research, Technology and Innovation funding opportunities
  • Realization of Resource Mobilization set targets
  • Participatory planning of Research, Technology and Innovation Agenda for the institute
  • Initiating and developing consultancy services
  • Sensitization of staff on Resource Mobilization and related activities
  • Establishment of strategic partnerships and networks
  • Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:
For appointment as the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, one must have:-

  • Masters Degree in Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
  • Post graduate Diploma in Strategic/Project Management from a recognized institution;
  • Twelve years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been at a relevant Senior position
  • A Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
  • Computer Application skills.
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • A person of high integrity;
  • A team player; and
  • A strategic thinker;

Applications, accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.

Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.

The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
NAIROBI
KENYA

E-mail: [dir@kirdi.go.ke]

These positions will be held on a three (3) year contract and successful candidates will be offered an attractive and competitive remuneration package.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification



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