PSC Secretary, Building Research Services Jobs in Kenya

Qualifications for appointment

  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Director, Building Research, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Studies, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya

  • Master’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Studies, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya

  • Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

  • Conversant with aspects pertaining to the building research industry in the country

  • Shown high level of competence and proven ability required for direction, control and implementation of projects including supervising multi-disciplinary professionals and technical staff

  • Demonstrated high standard of competence and administrative ability

  • Ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies and research and development goals

    Duties and responsibilities

  • Coordinate identification of building research needs

  • Develop and prioritize research protocols to facilitate investigations within a given research project

  • Develop and review research grant proposals

  • Plan and implement research projects, prepare reports

  • Initiate development of standard operating procedures

  • Coordinate development of standards, guidelines and procedures for research in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements related to building research

  • Coordinate development and review of research tools for effective monitoring and evaluating research plans, projects and budgets

  • Prepare strategic workplans and set targets

  • Coordinate publication and dissemination of building research findings, reports, abstracts and manuscripts in peer-reviewed and professional journals

  • Ensure prudent management, budget compliance and reporting of research funds within a project

  • Ensure safe custody and maintenance of equipment and research instruments

  • Oversee training and development of staff

    How to Apply

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