Job Description and Person Specifications for The Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation

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1 PREAMBLE Job manual is a document that provides jobs descriptions for all the jobs in the Ministry of Science. Some of the major elements included in the job manual are: a) Who is the ideal employee of the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation and what are the skills and experiences required for a given role. b) Guidelines for the recruitment processes to ensure appointment of the right persons in the right positions for the right jobs. c) The working and reporting relationships across different functional areas which aid maximization, efficiency while at the same time facilitating the assessment of employee performance and determining the future training needs of employees in the Ministry of Science. i

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLES OF STANDARD AND DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS (JDs &PSs) STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION BENEFITS OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS...4 Job Title: Director- Science, Research and Innovation...5 Job Purpose...5 Key functions...5 Persons specifications...6 Qualifications...6 Work experience...6 Competencies...6 Behavioural...7 Job Title: Commissioner Research and Development... 8 Job Purpose... 8 Key Functions... 8 Persons specifications...9 Qualifications...9 Experience...9 Competencies...9 Behavioural...10 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Research and Development..11 Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...12 Behavioural...13 Job Title: Principal Research officer Job Purpose Key Functions Persons Specifications ii

3 Academic Qualifications Work Experience...15 Competencies Job Title: Senior Research officer Job Purpose Key Functions Persons Specifications Academic Qualifications and Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Research Officer...18 Job purpose...18 Key functions...18 Personal specifications...18 Qualifications...18 Competencies...18 Behavioural...19 Job Title: Commissioner- Innovations and Intellectual Property Management...20 Job purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...21 Competencies...21 Behavioural...22 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner- Innovations and intellectual property Management. 22 Job Purpose Academic Qualifications Competencies...23 Job Title: Principal Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual Property Management24 Job Purpose Key Functions Competencies...25 iii

4 Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual Property Management)..26 Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...27 Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual property Management) Job Purpose Key Functions Work Experience...30 Competencies...30 Job Title: Commissioner- S T I Infrastructure Development Job purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...31 Competencies...32 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner- S T I Infrastructure Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Principal Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development) Purpose of the Job Key Functions iv

5 Academic Qualifications Competencies...35 Technical Competencies Behavioral Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development) Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies 37 Technical Competencies Behavioral Competencies Job Title: Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development) Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...39 Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Commissioner Technology Development Job purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...42 Competencies...42 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Technology Development Purpose of the Job Key Functions Competencies Technical Competencies v

6 Job Title: Principal Science officer (Technology Development) Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies. 45 Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer (Technology Development) Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Job Title: Science Officer Technology Development Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Job Title: Director STI Regulation...51 Key functions.51 Person specifications...51 Qualifications..51 Work Experience...52 Competencies...52 Job Title: Commissioner Bio safety and Biosecurity Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...54 Competencies...54 Behavioural competencies...55 vi

7 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Biosafety and Biosecurity Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications...56 Competencies...57 Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Principal science Officer (Biosafety and Biosecurity) Job Purpose Academic Qualifications Work Experience...59 Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer (Biosafety andbiosecurity) Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...61 Competencies...59 Job Title: Science Officer (Biosafety and Biosecurity) Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...62 Behavioural competencies...63 Job Title: Commissioner-Bioscience &Bio economy...64 Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competences: vii

8 Job Title: Assistant Commissioner- Biosciences and Bio economy Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...65 Job Title: Principal Science Officer- Biosciences and Bio economy Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...69 Job Title: Senior Science Officer- Biosciences and Bio economy Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...71 Competencies...71 Job Title: Science Officer- Bioscience and Bio economy Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...70 Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Commissioner-Physical, Chemical and Social Sciences...74 Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competences: Job Title: Assistant Commissioner- Physical, Chemical &Social Sciences...76 Job purpose...76 viii

9 Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...77 Job Title: Principal Science Officer- Physical Sciences Job Purpose Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...79 Competencies...79 Job Title: Senior Science Officer- Physical Sciences Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies...81 Job Title: Science Officer- Physical Sciences Key Functions Academic Qualifications Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Principal Science Officer- Social Sciences Job Purpose Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...85 Competencies...85 Job Title: Senior Science Officer-Social Sciences Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications ix

10 Work Experience...87 Competencies...87 Job Title: Science Officer- Social Sciences Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Principal Science Officer- Chemical Sciences...90 Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...91 Competencies...91 Job Title: Senior Science Officer- Chemical Sciences Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience...93 Competencies...93 Job Title: Science Officer- Chemical Sciences Key Functions Academic Qualifications Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies Job Title: Director- Technopreneurship...96 Purpose of the Job Key functions...96 Qualifications...97 Work Experience...97 x

11 Competencies...97 Behavioural...98 Job Title: Commissioner-Technology Uptake, Commercialisation and Enterprise Development...99 Purpose of the Job Key Functions Work Experience Academic Qualifications Competencies Behavioural Job Title: Assistant Commissioner- Technology Uptake, Commercialisation and Enterprise development Purpose of the Job Key Functions Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Principal- Science Officer. Technology Uptake, Commercialisation and Enterprise Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer Technology Uptake, Commercialisation and Enterprise Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience Competencies xi

12 Job Title: Science Officer. Technology Uptake, Commercialisation and Enterprise Development Job purpose 108 Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Job Title: Commissioner STI skills Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualification Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Assistant Commissioner -STI skills Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work experience Competencies Job Title: Principal Science Officer (STI skills development) Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work experience Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer STI Skills Development Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Job Title: Science Officer STI skills development xii

13 Job purpose Key functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Behavioural Job Title: Commissioner STI Advancement and out Reach Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Assistant Commissioner STI Advancement and Out Reach Purpose of the Job Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience Competencies Job Title: Principal science officer STI Advancement and Out Reach Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Job Title: Senior Science Officer STI Advancement and Out Reach Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Work Experience Competencies xiii

14 Job Title: Science Officer (STI advancement and Out Reach) Job Purpose Key Functions Academic Qualifications Competencies Behavioural xiv

15 1.0 INTRODUCTION A Job description and personal specification is a detailed description of the role, including all responsibilities objectives, qualifications and competences an employee will require to successfully performing a particular job. It is of paramount importance that the criteria used to select candidates for particular jobs be directly related to job description and contain the minimum requirements for one to do the job effectively. This information should also form the basis of the advert in order to attract the most suitable candidates for the jobs. A job description and personal specification is of great importance both in the recruitment process and the subsequent management of job practices including appointments, induction and training. Writing a detailed job description and specification entails thinking about exactly what skills and experience are required to fulfil the role and responsibilities of the job and the type of person that will form part of the team to do the job. The job description and specification also gives the candidates an idea of what exactly the employer is looking for before they think of applying for the job. They also help to manage the expectations of successful new employees and avoid situations where they feel they have been misled about the exact nature of the role. Job description and specification can be used as a checklist of evaluating curriculum vitae (CVs) for accuracy and to save on time during the recruitment process. 1

16 1.1 PRINCIPLES OF STANDARD AND DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS (JDs &PSs) The job description and personal specifications prepared for The Ministry of Science have taken into consideration the principles of standards and detailed JDs and PSs. These are: I. Being specific as possible about the responsibilities of the job, including any deadlines for delivery and measurements of success. II. Leaving room for flexibility within the job specification and making it obvious if the role is likely to change or grow in the near future. This helps to avoid employees resenting taking on responsibilities not in their original job description. III. Providing for alternatives or equivalents in case some required qualification can be equaled, qualified by experience or other sets of qualifications but still be suitable. IV. Non discriminative on grounds of gender, age ethnicity sexuality. V. Considering the clients opinion on the type of person they would prefer to work with if the role involves service delivery. 1.2 STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION Job descriptions and personal specifications for the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation were prepared using a recognized and consistent template which clearly states the following: I. The job title and the position in the Ministry including the supervisor and any other staff reporting to them. II. Employer details including name and location of employer and where the post is based. III. Salary scale and/or grade /hourly pay IV. The location of the job 2

17 V. Responsibilities, the position to which the post reports and the positions (if any) or numbers of staff for which the post is responsible. VI. A summary of the general nature, main purpose and the objectives of the job VII. A list of the main duties or tasks of the employee. VIII. Scope of the job; expanding on the main tasks and the importance of the job. Job importance is indicted by giving information such as the number of people to be supervised, the degree of precision required and the value of the materials and equipment used. IX. Qualifications and training required to perform the role. X. Skills knowledge and aptitudes that are directly related to the job. XI. Experience: the type of experience necessary. XII. Competences and qualities that the successful candidates must be able to demonstrate. XIII. Personal qualities that you are looking for in a person to do the job. Any criteria relating to personal qualities or circumstances must be essential and directly related to the job role and must be applied equally to all groups irrespective of sex, sexual orientation race, age, nationality, disability, religion, or belief. To do otherwise is potentially discriminatory XIV. Other criteria and any desirable competences and qualities that are not essential but would help someone perform the role. It is important that to consider which criteria are essential and which are desirable for the position and how these requirements will be tested and assessed during the selection process XV. Essential criteria would be crucial to the position and only applicants that meet all of the essential criteria should be offered an interview XVI. Desirable criteria would not be crucial to the job but would help someone perform the role and therefore be an advantage if the applicant had them. This can assist when choosing between applicants that meet all the essential criteria XVII. Salary and benefits XVIII. Probationary period 3

18 Final statement: as positions can change and adapt over time it is wise to include a final statement on the job description. For example: a job description will be correct at the time of printing and gives the main responsibilities and tasks of the role. However these may change or be added as appropriate. This allows the employer to make changes to the tasks and responsibilities without having to necessarily change the job description. If the role does change drastically however the job description should be reviewed immediately. 1.3 BENEFITS OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS The benefits of standard and detailed job descriptions and personal specifications are to: 1. Detail the purpose, tasks and responsibilities of the post. 2. Enable jobseekers to read about the position and match themselves to the job role before applying for it. 3. Provide a basis for short listing applicants. 4. Use as a reference for interviewing applicants. 5. Provide the interview panel with the selection criteria by which to assess the best candidate for the role. 6. Assist with organizing and designing the new staff members induction and training program. 7. Detail what the person needs to fulfill the requirements of the position by providing a profile of the skills and knowledge considered essential and desirable. 8. Assist with organizing and designing the new staff members induction and training program. 9. Use appraisals as an ongoing tool through the employment. 10. The job description should always be checked and referred to before the job is advertised as over time the job content can change. The job description should be updated to reflect these changes. For the new positions it s important to allow sufficient time to write up a suitable description. 4

19 Job Title Salary Scale Reports to Directly Supervises : Director- Science, Research and Innovation : U1SE : Permanent Secretary : Commissioner- Research and Development Commissioner- Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Commissioner- Technology development Commissioner STI Infrastructure Development Job Purpose To provide Strategic leadership in science, research development and Innovation. Key Functions 1. Coordinating the implementation of all research, development and innovation; 2. Coordinating the application and dissemination of research development and innovation inputs, evolution and dissemination of innovation efforts; 3. Leading the Development and implementation of guidelines for the Management of the innovation fund, policies, plans and programs for research promotion and development. 4. Coordinating the promotion of research and development of indigenous innovations for the purpose of facilitating indigenous knowledge systems; 5. Reporting on implementation of policies, plans programs and guidelines on research development and innovation. 6. Providing strategic guidance in research registration and control, Intellectual property, Research Infrastructure and coordination of research development and innovation 5

20 7. Providing leadership in identification and prioritization of new areas of science technology, innovation and indigenous knowledge. Person Specifications a) Qualifications i. An Honors Bachelor s degree in any of the following; Natural or Physical Sciences, Industrial Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering ii. A Master s degree in any of the above fields. iii. A post graduate qualification in a management is essential iv. Knowledge of Research management policy and global research trends v. Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. (b) Experience At least 12 years, three of which should have been served at Commissioner Level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organisation (c) Competences: Technical Strategic thinking Extensive knowledge of Research management policy and global research trends Financial management; Business and market orientation: Planning, organizing and coordinating; Management of organizational environment and Human resource management. d) Behavioural Leadership and team work Accountability Public Relations and customer care 6

21 Communicating effectively Concern for standards Knowledge management Ethics and integrity Political acuity and networking and Strong interpersonal skills. 7

22 Job Title : Commissioner Research and Development Salary Scale : U1SE Reports to : Director Science, Research and innovation Directly Supervises : Assistant Commissioner Research and Development Job Purpose To provide technical leadership in implementation of research and development in the STI sector. Key Functions Leading the development, review and implementation of Policies, Plans and Programs for research and development Coordinating registration, development and dissemination of Standards and Guidelines for the implementation of Policies, Plans and Programs for research and development promotion Reporting on implementation of Policies, Plans, Programs and Guidelines for research and development Coordinating the identification and development of Indigenous Innovations and technologies. Coordinating the registration of research and development activities Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of research and development progress and trends Identifying and prioritizing relevant New and Emerging fields of research and development. Coordinating partnerships among knowledge Generators (Researchers) Knowledge Transformers (Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) and End Users (Consumers) 8

23 Coordinating the preparation of Departmental annual work plans, budgets, performance reviews and reports. Persons Specification a) Academic Qualifications i) An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Engineering. ii) A master s degree in any of the above fields. iii) A post graduate qualification in management is essential. iv) Knowledge of Research management policy and global research trends v) Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. b) Experience At least 12 years working experience three of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in government or equivalent in a reputable organisation c) Competences: Technical Strategic thinking Extensive knowledge of Research management policy and global research trends Financial management Business and market orientation Planning, organizing and coordinating Management of organizational environment Human resource management. 9

24 d) Behavioral Leadership and team work Accountability Public Relations and customer care Communicating effectively Concern for standards Knowledge management Ethics and integrity Political acuity and networking Strong interpersonal skills 10

25 Job Title Salary Scale Reports to Directly Supervises : Assistant Commissioner Research and Development. : U1E : Commissioner Research and Development : Principal Research Officer Job Purpose To support the implementation of research and development in the Science, sector. Key Functions 1) Initiating formulation of Policies, guidelines, procedures and standards for Research and Development 2) Facilitating the registration of research and development activities 3) Supporting Research and Development for value addition 4) Supporting Identification and promotion of Indigenous Innovations and technologies 5) Supporting development of artisans and other Scientific Knowledge Interlocutors for adoption at community level; 6) Supporting product development and commercialization programs for indigenous, emerging and Local Scientific Innovations; 7) Supporting partnerships among knowledge Generators (Researchers) Knowledge Transformers (Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) and End Users (Consumers); 8) Facilitating transfer -forecasting (transfer, negotiation and adaptation) of appropriate Technologies. 11

26 Persons Specifications a) Academic Qualifications i. An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Engineering. ii. A Master s degree in any of the above fields. iii. A post graduate qualification in management is essential. iv. Knowledge of Research management policy and global research trends v. Should be fully registered with relevant professional body where applicable. b) Work Experience Relevant working experience of not less than nine (9) years, 3 of which must be at Principal level in government or equivalent in a reputable organization. c) Competencies i) Technical Competencies Extensive knowledge of research management policy,the global research and developments in research Policy management Strategic Thinking Planning, Organizing and Coordinating Knowledge Management. ii) Behavioral Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively and Concern for quality and standards 12

27 Job Title : Principal Research officer Salary Scale : U2 Reports to : Assistant Commissioner Research and Development Directly Supervises : Senior Research Officer Job Purpose To facilitate implementation of Research and Development in the Science, sector Key Functions 1. Developing Policies, guidelines, procedures and standards for Research and Development 2. Developing plans and budgets for the department and organizing performance reviews and reports 3. Promoting Research and Development for value addition 4. Facilitating development of artisans and other Scientific Knowledge Interlocutors for adoption at community level; 5. Promoting product development and commercialization programs for indigenous, emerging and Local Scientific Innovations; 6. Fostering partnerships among knowledge Generators (Researchers) Knowledge Transformers (Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) and End Users (Consumers); 7. Facilitating transfer -forecasting (transfer, negotiation and adaptation) of appropriate Technologies. Persons Specifications a) Academic Qualifications i) An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. 13

28 ii) A post graduate qualification in any of the above fields. iii) A post graduate qualification in management is an added advantage iv) Registration with relevant professional body where applicable b) Work Experience Relevant working experience of not less than six (6) years, 3 of which must be at senior level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organization. c) Competencies i) Technical Competences Research Policy management Planning, Organizing and Coordination; and Judgment, Decision making and problem solving. Coaching and mentoring and supervision skills ii) Behavioral Competencies Teamwork Communicating Effectively Management of organizational environment Results orientation. 14

29 Job Title : Senior Research officer Salary Scale : U3 Reports to : Principal Research Officer Supervises : Research Officer Job Purpose To support the implementation of research and development in the Science, sector Key Functions 1. Assisting in formulation of Policies, guidelines, procedures and standards for Research and Development. 2. Promoting Research and Development for value addition on Science products. 3. Participating in the development of artisans and other Scientific Knowledge Interlocutors for adoption at community level. 4. Promoting product development and commercialization programs for indigenous, emerging and Local Scientific Innovations. 5. Participating in the fostering of partnerships among knowledge Generators (Researchers) Knowledge Transformers (Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) and End Users (Consumers) 6. Supporting transfer -forecasting (transfer, negotiation and adaptation) of appropriate Technologies. 15

30 Persons Specifications a) Academic Qualifications and Work Experience An Honours Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering b) Work Experience Relevant working experience of not less than three (3) years at officer level in government or equivalent in a reputable organization. c) Competencies i) Technical Competencies Knowledge of research Policy and management Planning, Organizing and Coordination Judgment, Decision making and problem solving and Management of organizational environment. ii) Behavioral Competencies Teamwork Communicating Effectively and Results orientation 16

31 Job Title : Research Officer Salary Scale : U4 Reports To : Senior Research Officer Job Purpose To participate in the implementation of research and development in the Science, sector Key functions 1. Gathering information for formulation of Policies, guidelines, procedures and standards for research and development 2. Participating in Research and Development for value addition on Science and products. 3. Participating in the development of artisans and other Scientific Knowledge Interlocutors for adoption at community level; 4. Participating in product development and commercialization programs for indigenous, emerging and Local Scientific Innovations; 5. Assisting in the formation of partnerships among knowledge Generators (Researchers) Knowledge Transformers (Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) and End Users (Consumers). Person specification a) Qualifications An Honours Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering b) Competences i) Technical Planning, organizing and coordinating Project Planning and Management 17

32 Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Records and information management Customer care ii) Behavioral Concern for quality and standards Communicating effectively and Result Orientated 18

33 Job Title : Commissioner- Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Salary Scale : U1SE Reports to : Director- Science, Research and Innovation Directly Supervises : Assistant Commissioner-Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Job purpose To provide technical leadership in the implementation and coordination of science technology and innovations interventions in priority and emerging areas. Key Functions 1. Leading the Development of Policies, Plans and Programs for Science, technology and innovation; 2. Providing strategic leadership in development of departmental plans, budgets, reports and the day to day management of the department 3. Leading the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and standards for ratification and customization of International Protocols; 4. Implementing mechanisms and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration between, National, Regional and International partners in Science ; 5. Promoting ethical conduct in Science, 6. Coordinating the implementation of relevant Intellectual Property policies, training, contracting and documentation of Intellectual property information. Persons Specification a) Academic Qualifications i. An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. ii. A Master s degree in any of the above fields. iii. A post graduate qualification in management is essential. 19

34 iv. Knowledge of innovations and intellectual property policy and global innovations and intellectual property trends v. Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. b) Experience At least 12 years working experience, three of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner Level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organisation c) Competences: i) Technical Strategic thinking Extensive knowledge of global trends in STI innovations, networking, and collaborative approaches in implantation of STI agenda Financial management Business and market orientation Planning, organizing and coordinating Management of organizational environment and Human resource management. ii) Behavioral Leadership and team work Accountability Public Relations and customer care Communicating effectively Concern for standards Knowledge management, ethics and integrity and Networking and collaborative approaches to program management Strong interpersonal skills. 20

35 Extensive knowledge of STI policy,the global STI developments and trends Strategic Thinking Planning, Organizing and Coordination Knowledge Management. 21

36 Job Title Salary Scale Reports to Directly Supervises : Assistant Commissioner- Innovations and intellectual property Management : U1E : Commissioner- Innovations and Intellectual property Management : Principal Science officer (Innovations intellectual property Management) Job Purpose To support the implementation, coordination and promotion of local, national, regional and international science, technology and Innovations in the country Key Functions 1. Initiating Policies, Plans and Programs for innovations and intellectual property in the country. 2. Initiating the development of procedures, Guidelines and standards for ratification of International Protocols; innovations and intellectual property in the country. 3. Implementing mechanisms and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration between national, regional and international partners in Science, Technology and innovations ; 4. Promoting ethical conduct in Science Technology and innovations 5. Participating in the implementation of relevant intellectual property policies training contracting and documentation of intellectual property information. Persons Specification (a) Academic Qualifications i. An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering 22

37 ii. A master s degree in any of the above fields. iii. A post graduate qualification in management is essential (b) Work Experience Relevant working experience of not less than nine (9) years, 3 of which must have been at principal level in government or a reputable organization. (c) Competencies i) Technical Competencies A proven track record in successful co Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards and Collaborative leadership and team spirit 23

38 Job Title : Principal Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Salary Scale : U2 Reports to : Assistant Commissioner- Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Directly Supervises : Senior Science Officer. (Innovations and Intellectual Property Management Job Purpose To participate in the implementation, coordination and promotion of local, national regional and international science technology and innovation management activities and programs in the country Key Functions 1. Participating in development of Policies, Plans and Programs for Science s. 2. Contributing to the development of Guidelines, and procedures for ratification of International Protocols; 3. Participating in development of plans and budgets for the department. 4. Participating in Implementation of mechanisms and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration between national,regional and international partners in STI 5. Promoting ethical conduct in STI 6. Participating in the implementation of relevant intellectual property policies, training contracting and documentation of intellectual property information. Persons Specification a. Academic Qualifications (i) An Honors Bachelor s degree in any of the following fields; Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering. 24

39 (ii) A post graduate qualification in any of the above fields. (iii) A post graduate qualification in management is an added advantage (iv) Should be registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable b. Work Experience Six (6) years experience, 3 of which must have been at senior level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organization. c. Competencies (i) Technical Competencies A proven track record in collaborative management of STI projects Extensive knowledge of STI policy, the global STI sector developments and trends Strategic Thinking Planning, Organizing and Coordination Knowledge Management. (ii) Behavioural Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards and Collaborative leadership and team spirits 25

40 Job Title Salary Scale Reports to Directly Supervises Property Management : Senior Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual Property Management) : U3 : Principal Science Officer-(Innovations and Intellectual Property Management) : Science Officer. - (Innovations and Intellectual Job Purpose To participate in planning, implementation, coordination and promotion of Local, National Regional and International Science technology and innovations activities and programs Key Functions 1. Participating in gathering data for Development of Policies, Plans and Programs for science technology and innovations 2. Participate in the development of policies, procedures, Guidelines and standards for ratification of International Protocols in STI. 3. Participating in the Implementation of mechanisms and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration between national, regional and international partners in STI. 4. Promoting ethical conduct in STI development and implementation. 5. Participating in the implementation of relevant intellectual property policies, training, contracting and documentation of intellectual property information 26

41 Persons Specification a. Academic Qualifications An Honours Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering. b. Work Experience At least Three (3) years experience at officer level in government or equivalent a reputable organization. c. Competencies i. Technical Competencies Knowledge of National and Global STI agenda Planning, Organizing and Coordination and Knowledge Management ii. Behavioural Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards and Working as a member of a team 27

42 Job Title : Science Officer- (Innovations and Intellectual property Management) Salary Scale : U1E Reports to : Senior Science Officer- Innovations and Intellectual property Management) Job Purpose To participate in planning, implementation, coordination and promotion of Local, National Regional and International science technology and innovations activities and programs Key Functions 1. Participating in gathering data for Development of Policies, Plans and Programs for science technology and innovations 2. Participate in the development and dissemination of procedures, Guidelines and standards for ratification of International Protocols in STI 3. Participating in the Implementation of mechanisms and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration between national,regional and international partners in STI 4. Promoting ethical conduct in development and use of STI 5. Participating in the implementation of relevant intellectual property policies, training, contracting, and documentation of intellectual property information; Persons Specification a. Academic Qualifications An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering. 28

43 Work Experience Competencies i) Technical Competencies Knowledge of National and Global STI agenda Planning, Organizing and Coordination; and Knowledge Management. (ii) Behavioral Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards 29

44 Job Title : Commissioner- S T I Infrastructure Development Salary Scale : U1SE Reports to : Director-Science, Research and Innovation Directly Supervises : Assistant Commissioner-STI Infrastructure Development Job purpose To provide technical leadership in the implementation and coordination of Science, technology and innovation infrastructure development and maintenance in country. Key Functions 1. Supporting the development and implementation of policies, plans and programs for Science, infrastructure. 2. Supporting the development of frameworks and standards for the maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 3. Supporting the development of programs and projects for science, technology and innovation infrastructure 4. Providing support on the development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 5. Conducting employee performance evaluations; promoting career development of subordinate personnel. Persons Specification a. Academic Qualifications (i) An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. (ii) A Master s degree in any of the above fields. (iii) A post graduate qualification in management is essential. (iv) Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. 30

45 b. Works Experience At least 12 years working experience, three of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner Level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organisation. c. Competences: i) Technical Strategic thinking Understanding of Critical STI Infrastructure and or Operational Technologies such as Industrial Controls Systems Financial management Business and market orientation Planning, organizing and coordinating Management of organizational environment and Human resource management ii) Behavioral Leadership and team work Accountability Public Relations and customer care Communicating effectively Concern for standards Knowledge management, ethics and integrity and Networking and collaborative approaches to program management. Strong interpersonal skills. 31

46 Job Title : Assistant Commissioner- S T I Infrastructure Development Salary Scale : U1E Reports to : Commissioner S T I Infrastructure Development Directly Supervises : Principal Science Officer (S T Infrastructure Development Job Purpose To support the implementation and coordination of Science, technology and innovation infrastructure development and maintenance in country Key Functions 1. Supporting the development and implementation of policies, plans and programs for Science, infrastructure. 2. Supporting the development of frameworks and standards for the maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 3. Supporting the development of programs and projects for science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 4. Providing support on the development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 5. Conducting employee performance evaluations; promoting career development of subordinate personnel. Persons Specification Academic Qualifications i) An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. ii) A Master s degree in any of the above fields. 32

47 iii) A post graduate qualification in management is essential. iv) Knowledge of STI policy and global STI trends v) Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. Work Experience At least 9 years three of which should have been served at Principal Officer level in government or equivalent level in a reputable organization. Competencies i) Technical Competencies Understanding of Critical STI Infrastructure and or Operational Technologies such as Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) Knowledge of infrastructure, operational processes and technologies A technical aptitude with a keen interest in the latest technology Strategic Thinking Ability to analyses complex information and problem-solving Planning, Organizing and Coordination and Knowledge Management. (ii) Behavioural Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards and Collaborative leadership and team spirit 33

48 Job Title : Principal Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development) Salary Scale : U2 Reports to : Assistant Commissioner (STI Infrastructure Development) Directly Supervises : Senior Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development). Purpose of the Job To participate in implementation of Science, infrastructure development and maintenance in sector. Key Functions 1. Participating in the Development of policies, and programs for Science, infrastructure. 2. Participating in the Development of plans and budgets for the department. 3. Participating in the development of standards for development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 4. Participating in the training of scientists in the effective management and use of STI Infrastructure and the upgrading of technicians at all levels. Persons Specification A. Academic Qualifications I. An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. II. A post graduate qualification in any of the above fields. III. A post graduate qualification in management is an added advantage. IV. Knowledge of STI policy and global STI trends 34

49 V. Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable. B. Experience At least 6 years relevant experience, three of which should have been served at senior level in government or equivalent level in a reputable Organization. C. Competencies I. Technical Competencies Understanding of Critical STI Infrastructure and or Operational Technologies such as Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) Knowledge of infrastructure, operational processes and technologies A technical aptitude with a keen interest in the latest technology Strategic Thinking Ability to analyses complex information and problem-solve Planning, Organizing and Coordination Knowledge Management. II. Behavioral Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards Collaborative leadership and team spirit 35

50 Job Title : Senior Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development) Salary Scale : U3 Reports to : Principal Science Officer STI Infrastructure Development Directly Supervises : Science Officer STI Infrastructure Development Purpose of the Job To participate in the implementation of Science, infrastructure development and maintenance in sector Key Functions 1. Participating in the compilation of data for formulation of policies, plans and programs for development of Science, infrastructure. 2. Participating in the development of frameworks and standards for the maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 3. Supporting the development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 4. Participating in the development of programs and projects for science,technology and innovation infrastructure 5. Participating in the planning for the training of scientists in the effective management and use of STI Infrastructure and systems for upgrading of technicians at all levels. Persons Specification (a) Academic Qualifications a. An Honors Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering. b. Knowledge of STI policy and global STI trends 36

51 c. Should be fully registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable (b) Work Experience Relevant working experience of not less than three (3) years at officer level in Government or equivalent level in a reputable organization. (c) Competencies (i) Technical Competencies Knowledge of infrastructure, operational processes and technologies Knowledge of the latest technologies Strategic Thinking Ability to analyses complex information and problem-solve Planning, Organizing and Coordination and Knowledge Management. (ii) Behavioral Competencies Innovativeness Networking Communicating effectively Concern for quality and standards and Collaborative leadership and team spirit. 37

52 Job Title : Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development). Salary Scale : U4 Reports to : Senior Science Officer (STI Infrastructure Development). Directly Supervises : NONE Purpose of the Job To assist in the implementation of Science, infrastructure development and maintenance in sector Key Functions 1. Participating in the Initiation of policies, plans and programs for development of Science, infrastructure. 2. Assisting in the development of frameworks and standards for the development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 3. Supporting the development and maintenance of science, technology and innovation infrastructure. 4. Participating in the development of programs and projects for science,technology and innovation infrastructure 5. Participate in the training of scientists in the effective management and use of STI Infrastructure and use of infrastructure systems and the upgrading of technicians at all levels. Persons Specification (a) Academic Qualifications An Honours Bachelor s degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Industrial Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science or Engineering 38