Remuneration and BenefitsBasic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationsThe duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:Ensuring the development of aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies;Ensuring the development and coordination of activities in specific research departments through participation in high profile international fora and publications;Ensure the identification and exploitation of opportunities for international profile and reputation of the institute;Preparing scientific manuscripts and book chapters for publication;Reviewing and guiding scientific manuscripts and book chapters by research scientists for publicationEnsuring effective monitoring and evaluation of research and development activities;Ensuring the development of proposals for external resource mobilization for research and development;Mentoring, supervising and guiding scientists and technical staff within the department;Ensuring the preparation of the departmental quarterly and annual reports;Appraising staff performance;Reviewing technical reports including refereed journal papers, book chapters, research notes, technical notes, conference papers and posters, dissemination flyers;Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;Developing and coordinating the implementation of large multi-disciplinary national research programmes;Ensuring budgeting and resource management of research programmes;Ensuring the implementation of the institutes and national marine and fisheries research policies;Reviewing and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;Ensuring the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling; mentoring,Guiding and supervising scientistsSpearheads practical application of scientific research results in national developmentPersons SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:At least ten (10) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Principal Research Scientist or equivalent position in a research institution in the public or private sector;Bachelor's Degree in any of the following; Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;Master's Degree in any of the following; Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;Doctorate Degree in any of the following; Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Aquatic Resources Sector;A minimum of twelve (12) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals / book chapters of which at least six (6) are as first author in the level of Principal research Scientist or its equivalent position;Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;Evidence of engagement in community work or country contributionsEvidence of development/research funds attraction as Co/Principal in a large project.Membership of a professional body/ association;Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to research and development function;Proficiency in Computer skills; andMeets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.Key Competencies and SkillsStrong reporting skills;Strong analytical and numerical skills;Strong organization and inter personal skill;Strong negotiation skills;Conflict management skills;Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; andStrong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
