Senior Research Fellow at
2 months ago
KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country.
KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, KenyaJOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will coordinate the establishment of Institutes and Centres at the University; assist in the development of the University's research agenda and plan; coordinate and implement research programmes in accordance with university procedures and funder requirements; and support the Ethics Review Processes at the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and process the establishment of Institutes and Centers in collaboration with schools and faculty at KCA University.
Lead bids for research and/or consultancy projects.
Lead relevant meetings associated with the research projects or related activities.
Lead and promote activities designed to develop collaborative research with colleagues.
Offer technical support to colleagues who are engaged in research projects or other activities of the Research, Innovation and Outreach division.
Actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks that may lead to future collaboration and funding opportunities.Independently undertake advanced research and manage associated staff and/or students working on the said research.
Lead the production of high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider scholarly community.
Take responsibility for resolving challenges facing the delivery of research projects.Undertake any other duties that are relevant to the advancement of research at the University.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Be a holder of a Doctorate degree.
Have at least 5 years of work experience in a research-intensive environment.
Have prior experience in bidding for and implementing at least 3 competitive research grants.
Have at least 5 publications in referred journals.
Has supervised/or is competent to supervise a PhD student.
Has undertaken research ethics training.
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Proven passion for research, innovation, and outreach.
Ability to work with diverse teams.
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