For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- served for 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;
- 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.
How to Apply
