Posted:December 3, 2024
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
HR, Payroll & Consulting Solutions People are at the heart of every successful organization. Investing in human capital is one of the smartest moves a business leader can make. But without the right systems to manage and measure your performance, this investment will never truly deliver. The complexities of managing your human capital are made all the more complex as your organization grows and conducts business across borders. Eagle HR Consultants works with its clients to craft the most appropriate HR and Payroll solution, which will integrate with their current and future technology needs as the company grows. Eagle HR Consultants offers HR Consulting and Payroll solutions and interventions which can significantly add to the efficacy and performance of any organization across the globe in all sectors.
Job Description
- 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.
The deadline to apply is December 5th, 2024
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
