Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Industrialization.
It was established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979.
Its mandate is to carry out Research and Development in industrial and allied technology.
The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the KIRDI Board of Directors seeks to recruit a Director on a three (3) year contract, renewable once, based upon performance.
The Director shall report to the Board of Directors.
The key responsibilities of the Director include the following:
It was established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979.
Its mandate is to carry out Research and Development in industrial and allied technology.
The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the KIRDI Board of Directors seeks to recruit a Director on a three (3) year contract, renewable once, based upon performance.
The Director shall report to the Board of Directors.
The key responsibilities of the Director include the following:
- Serve as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Institute
- Implement all Board policies and decisions
- Serve as a link between the Board and its employees
- Be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed between the Board of Directors and Government
- Provide strategic leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Institute’s Strategic Plan and Vision 2030
- Initiate, review and oversee the implementation of policies and programmes as well as harmonize operational procedures to ensure maintenance of high levels of performance and accountability
- Establish and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote industrial research and development
- Manage and control the Institute’s financial and other resources in an efficient and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board, parent Ministry, all the relevant Government Ministries and stakeholders
- Initiate and coordinate industrial research and development activities at the Institute
- Identify and develop the Institute’s competence needs to drive programmes in line with the Board’s approved strategic plan
- Prepare annual work-plans and Budgets and present to the Board for approval
- Serve as the Secretary to the Board of Directors
- Carry out any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Institute’s objectives
Specific Qualifications and Experience
The applicant should meet the following:
The applicant should meet the following:
- Possess a PhD Degree in Industrial and allied Technology including; Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mining, Power Resources, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Food Technology, Ceramics and Clay Technology, Environmental Science, Information Technology and Computer Engineering
- He/she should have served at top management position in a relevant R&D institution or equivalent for a minimum period of five (5) years
- He/she must have demonstratable managerial, administrative and professional competence
- Have a clear understanding of the role of industrial research in Kenya’s social and economic development
- Experience in leading and managing research programmes and teams and evidence of published research papers in reputable journals
- Proven capability in resource mobilization and establishing quality working linkages with development partners/organizations
- He/she must be computer literate
- He/she should have undergone management course for a minimum period of four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Key Competences
The ideal candidate should:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be a person of high integrity
- Be a team player
- Be a strategic thinker
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have good interpersonal skills
The Chairman
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
www.kirdi.go.ke
KIRDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
