PSC Director, Research Centre Job-State Department for Public Works

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Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

DIRECTOR, KENYA BUILDING RESEARCH CENTRE – ONE (1) POST –V/NO. 25/2023

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197, 800 p.m. – (CSG 5)

House Allowance:   Ksh.48, 000 – Ksh. 60,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)

Commuter Allowance:       Ksh.20, 000p.m.

Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service

Annual Leave:  30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As provided by the government

Terms of Service:   Permanent or Local Agreement

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• cumulative service period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Assistant Director of Research Services, CSG 7 and above or in comparable and relevant positions in the wider public service or in the private sector;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Construction /Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental studies, Interior Design, Civil / Electrical /Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Studies, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• conversant with aspect pertaining to the building research industry in the Country;
• shown high level of competence and proven ability for direction control and implementation of projects including supervising of multi-disciplinary professionals and technical staff;
• demonstrated high standard of competence and administrative ability; and
• ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies and research and development

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director, Building Research Services will head the Research and Material Service Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• being responsible for Building Research and Building Material Services;
• being technical and administrative head of the Research and Material Services Division;
• supervising the work of technical units and also appraising them;
• approving research and material service division programmes and activities;
• promoting, overseeing research and development;
• advising government on building research and building material matters;
• developing building research and material policies and strategies in liaison with other stakeholders;
• overseeing set ups in collaboration with the performance contracts appraisal and filing reports as required;
• formulation of building research priorities and briefs and presentation of research findings;
• guiding and overseeing the formulation and implementation of building research and development policies, planning and programmes;
• ensuring effective communication within the directorate and stakeholders;
• maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, motivating and retaining staff;
• directing, controlling and supervision of a multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff involved in building Research and building materials division and fostering a departmental culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship; and
• overseeing human resource matters including welfare, training industrial relations, separation and effective management succession plans

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 24th April, 2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).