Deputy Director General – Crops job at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) | Apply Now

Lead the development and implementation of research policies, strategies, and departmental plans.

Identify priority areas for crops research and coordinate research initiatives accordingly.

Establish platforms to enhance research collaboration, information sharing, and technology transfer.

Oversee the preparation of strategic and operational plans and budgets for crop research institutes.

Assess the impact of research strategies, programs, and technological innovations.

Guide the development and review of research proposals and grant applications.

Facilitate industry linkages for innovation incubation and commercialization.

Coordinate the development of policy briefs to inform agricultural and research decisions.

Mobilize resources for implementation of crop research programs.

Supervise research institute operations and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Promote inter-institutional collaboration with stakeholders, both national and international.

Ensure effective staff development and departmental performance management.

Ensure compliance with research quality standards and regulations.

Oversee publication processes for scientific research outputs.

Monitor and evaluate departmental performance against the organization’s strategic plan.