Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce is the largest Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVET) institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS). The institution is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

1.2 RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS OFFICER

MAIN DUTIES

To co-ordinate the planning, implementation and tracking of research projects

Regularly update the institutional research database and repository

Support staff in the development of high quality research proposals and concept notes

Facilitate ethical clearance processes and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks

Provide support with regard to manuscript preparation as well as track publications in peer reviewed journals

Track research outputs and prepare periodic reports on research and productivity

Organize training workshops in research methods, academic writing and publication

Provide mentorship for staff researchers and students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Full Form 5/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Research Ethics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field

A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in research co-ordination or academic environment as well as a demonstrable record of research publications

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Advanced research and analytical skills

High level of competency in academic writing, editing and publication

Sound knowledge of research ethics, compliance and data management

Strong organizational and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• To co-ordinate the planning, implementation and tracking of research projects
• Regularly update the institutional research database and repository
• Support staff in the development of high quality research proposals and concept notes
• Facilitate ethical clearance processes and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Provide support with regard to manuscript preparation as well as track publications in peer reviewed journals
• Track research outputs and prepare periodic reports on research and productivity
• Organize training workshops in research methods, academic writing and publication
• Provide mentorship for staff researchers and students

• Advanced research and analytical skills
• High level of competency in academic writing, editing and publication
• Sound knowledge of research ethics, compliance and data management
• Strong organizational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in Research Ethics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in research co-ordination or academic environment as well as a demonstrable record of research publications