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Director of Research, Contracts and Grants
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationPhD/Fellowship
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldResearch 
Job Summary
- Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Transformative Teaching Learning and Research, this is a 3-year Fixed Term Contract. The Director of Research Contracts and Grants is a crucial role responsible for overseeing the university’s research administration. This includes managing the pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with grant regulations and supporting the University’s research strategy. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to grow the research culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Research Administration and Leadership
- Grants and Contracts Management
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Strategic Planning and Collaboration
- Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization
Qualifications and Experience
- A doctorate in a discipline that is currently being offered at USIU-Africa
- Certification in Research Administration
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in research administration (including electronic research administration systems and tools), with a proven record of managing research contracts and grants in a higher education setting or research institution.
- Proven record of raising high-value research contracts and grants implementing the activities to completion and contributing to publications in high-impact journals and policy briefs.
- Proven record of planning for research events – conferences, colloquia, policy dialogues, stakeholder forums, and community engagement activities for research.
- Knowledge of regulations about research, including IREC and acquisition of the relevant research permits.
Method of Application
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply directly on our website or via email indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts in PDF format to: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke to be received not later than Thursday 5th December 2024.
