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Assistant Director Research, Consultancy and Partnership

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) · Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)NairobiPosted 1 October 2026Apply by 14 October 2026

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

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

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Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) on recruitment.kise.ac.ke

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