Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job objective
• The job holder will ensure that the administrative and project coordination support for the research, innovation & outreach (rio) division is carried out smoothly and efficiently

Duties and responsibilities:
• Contribute to strategic planning for the division, including its development and the achievement of objectives and targets;
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with university procedures related to sponsored research;
• Obtain and maintain applicable approvals before initiating a research project;
• Ensure all sponsor and university requirements have been met during grantsmanship;
• Confirm eligibility of researchers according to sponsor guidelines;
• Provide support to researchers and staff on post-award administrative processes;
• Initiate and manage partnership agreements, sub-awards and sub-contracts with external collaborators;
• Oversee the work of various research teams and ensure the provision of efficient and professional services;
• Liaise research development activities between the offices of the dvc rio and research grants;
• Ensure policies and processes are followed as per the rio division policies and guidelines;
• Ensure the rio division’s templates for proposals, presentations and reports are used consistently and correctly;
• Ensure compliance certificates are valid through the life of the project;
• Organize meetings and maintain accurate note-taking and circulation of relevant information to key stakeholders;
• Spearhead the development of the kca university research bulletin;
• Maintain a database of all research and innovation projects, including timelines;
• Maintain administrative information and reports of the rio division, especially the riab and rio committee minutes,

Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics or project management or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) years’ experience in research development, preferably in an institution of higher learning.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in research management and administration

Other skills and competencies
• Demonstrate a track record of writing winning grant proposals.
• Demonstrate a track record of research development administration and management.
• Possesses analytical skills in research, business prospecting and proposal writing.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in written.
• Strong computer skills in project management, word and data processing.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. 
• interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed cv including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your kenya national id and kra pin certificate via the linked form
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of human capital management,
kca university,
p.0. Box 56808-00200,
nairobi, kenya
website: www.kcau.ac.ke 

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