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    Chief Research Scientist - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

    Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
    Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Nairobi, Kenya

    6 hours ago

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceanography.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Requirements for Appointment/Person SpecificationsFor 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 contributionsix) 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; andxiv) Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    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 publicationvi) 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 scientistsxix) Spearheads practical application of scientific research results in national development

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Research and development, Data collection, Research planning, Research publication, Quantitative methods, Data analysis

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Post-graduate education

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