Secretary, Building Research Services Job PSCK

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for minimum perriod of three (3) years in the grade of Director, Building Research, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: 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;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: 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.
• a Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• be conversant with aspect 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 of multi-disciplinary professionals and technical staff;
• demonstrated high standard of competence and administrative ability;and
• ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies and research and development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Secretary, Building Research Services will head the Kenya Building Research Centre. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• coordinating the identification of building research needs;
• developing and prioritizing research protocols to facilitate investigations within a given research project.
• developing and reviewing research grant proposals;
• planning and implementing research projects, preparing reports;
• initiating the development of standard operating procedures;
• coordinating the development of standards, guidelines and procedures for research in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements related to building research;
• coordinating the development and review of research tools for effective monitoring and evaluating research plans, projects and budgets;
• preparing strategic workplans and target setting;
• coordinating the 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.

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