Research, Science and Technology Officer (Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT) – National Commission for Science and Technology

in Computer Sciences, Engineering
Full Time
Lilongwe
August 17, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is a fully subvented parastatal organization established under the Science and Technology Act, No. 16 of 2003. The main function of the Commission is to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The Commission fulfils its legal mandate through promoting, supporting, coordinating and regulating the development and application of Science, Technology and Innovation so as to create wealth in order to improve the quality of life.

NCST invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant posts tenable at the Commission’s Secretariat situated in Lingadzi House, City Centre, Lilongwe. The following are the required vacant posts:

Note: The vacancies can also be downloaded in PDF by clicking the following link: NCST Vacancies

VACANCY: RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (ENGINEERING, INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND ICT)

JOB IDENTIFICATION FACTORS

Job Title : Research, Science and Technology Officer (Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT)
Grade : CST5
Reports to : Senior Research, Science and Technology Officer
Directorate : Research, Science and Technology Development
Division/Section : Scheduled Sciences Coordination and Support Division
Responsible for : None

PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the job: To promote and coordinate science and technology programmes in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT.

Key Roles and Responsibilities.

  1. Initiating the development and review of research ethical policy, guidelines, procedures for promoting research, science, technology and innovation in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT
  2. Providing support and advice to research institutions to develop Research and Development (R&D), Science and Technology (S&T) programs, tailored to the requirements of the National STI Agenda;
  3. Facilitating in the determination of research priorities in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT;
  4. Initiating the development and review of Research, Science and Technology Agenda in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT;
  5. Devising possible options and mechanisms for promoting of the establishment of centres of excellence in research, science and technology;
  6. Initiating networks, partnerships, linkages and benchmarking with relevant bodies locally and internationally for generating best practices in research services;
  7. Participating in the promotion and establishment of research institutions to undertake research in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT
  8. Conducting needs assessment of S&T institutions and facilities in Engineering, Industry, Energy and ICT sectors;
  9. Maintaining records of research activities and preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports and documentary records.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Minimum academic and professional qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences, Engineering or Computer Science;
  • At least 4 years’ work experience in conducting or coordinating Research and Development programs.

Required competencies and attributes

The post requires a person who must:

  • Have adequate skills and knowledge in Research management;
  • Have analytical skills
  • Have acumen in project management
  • Be proficient in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and other relevant statistical package
  • Have data management and statistical analysis
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have proven track records in research, Science and Technology.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, membership certificates from appropriate professional bodies, National ID and names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 6 September, 2024. Applicants must write clearly on the envelope the position they are applying for.

The Director General
National Commission for Science and Technology,
Private Bag B303
Capital City,
Lilongwe 3.

NCST is an equal gender-based opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.

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