ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY PACKAGING AND TRANSFER

Date Placed	2010-05-11 11:05:45
Job Title	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY PACKAGING AND TRANSFER
Profession	Researcher
Level of Employment	White Collar
Category	Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Institution	KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Sector	Private Sector
Country of placement	Kenya	Town/City	Nairobi Province
Deadline	09/06/2010

Description

The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is a Parastatal established by the Government of Kenya under the Science and Technology Act Cap 250 to carry out Agricultural Research to support the Crop and Livestock Production sectors of the country. Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff and other National and International Development Partners. KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the sub-centers located all over the country with a view of developing and  disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of farmers in various Agro-ecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances. In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute would like to fill in the following positions, which are vacant.

The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates.
JOB GRADE R.I.13 – REF: KARI/2/027/04 (1 Post)

The Assistant Director, Technology Packaging and Transfer will be reporting to the Director through the Deputy Director, Outreach and Partnerships and shall be responsible for collecting, processing, packaging, storage and distribution of Technology information material.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare long term strategic plans and annual work plans for the programme

• Coordinate collection, processing and publication of technology information materials.

• Coordinate and oversee efficient storage, distribution and promotion of technology information materials.

• Institutionalize the process of technology packaging, storage and distribution of technology information materials throughout the institute.

• Catalyze technology up-scaling process and to facilitate information exchange between and within the different value chains/innovation systems.

• Develop innovative ways of packaging, distribution and promotion of KARI information products.

• Inculcate of open source sharing within the institute and to promote establishment of information source points within the mandate areas of the centers.

• Promote information exchange between research centers and to monitor quality of information flowing to the stakeholders.

• Ensure proper management of the programme’s expenditures and the proper handling of all its personnel matters in accordance with KARI’s existing regulations.

• Identify potential sources of funding for supporting the programme and submitting proposals for funding.

• Ensure timely preparation and implementation of annual work plans for

each programme.

• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Deputy Director and the Director of the Institute.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Doctorate degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution.

• Proven experience of at least 12 years of uninterrupted research, which must include being an author of at least six (6) scientific publications in refereed journals or relevant books (chapters) AND oneverifiable technology/innovation which must have been packaged and disseminated AND the first (principal) author of One (1) grant-winning proposal in addition to at least one of the following achievements:-

a) Served in the position of Senior Principal Research Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of 3 years.

b) Proven management and leadership skills

Salary Scales J.G.

R.I.13: Ksh. 94,235x4,712 –8,947x1,673 – 44x5,013 - 120,270 p.m.

Attractive allowances, commensurate with

the responsibilities of the position will be

payable.

Mode of Application:

Applicants should send a cover letter, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ professional qualifications and work experience, photocopies of their academic and professional qualifications to:

 The Director,

Kenya Agricultural Research Institute,

Kaptagat Road,

 The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope.

Qualification
Ph.D

Application and employer's details

Company Name	KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Address	P.O BOX 57811-00200 NAIROBI