Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
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Responsibilities
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of research and innovation policies, strategies, procedures and plans
Developing modalities for collaboration with external researchers and research institutions
Identifying national, regional and international innovative trends that are relevant to KISE
Undertaking patenting of KISE research and innovations
Establishing both local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovative programmes
Coordinating the dissemination of research and innovation information
Coordinating the development of research and innovation programmes
Spearheading the preparation of research and innovation reports
Coordinating the development of the research and innovation database
Reviewing research agendas and tools
Reviewing research proposals and concept papers for research and innovation programmes
Monitor and review research and innovation programmes
Benchmarking on best practices on research and innovation
Coordinating the submission and documentation of innovations
Qualifications / Work Experience
Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Research and Innovation Officer or in a comparable position