Principal Research Officer at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

NHC/63/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Initiating the development of research strategy/protocols/guidelines (Housing Research)
• Reviewing relevant proposals and prioritizing areas of research
• Coordinating the research process
• Identifying research funding partnerships
• Organizing sensitization for staff on research and innovation strategy/protocols and guidelines.
• Drafting reports on research findings and innovations
• Initiate the publication and dissemination of information on housing research
• Monitoring the implementation of Research strategy and other initiatives
• Coordinating dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders/Departments
• Identifying positive research findings on new products and services at the Corporation.
• Developing new ideas, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices and procedures in data analysis
• Initiating development of research strategy/protocols/guidelines
• Assisting in preparing large datasets for public access
• Developing Research Proposals.
• Initiating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals; ( CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER)
• Initiating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals;
• Evaluating training, capacity building and technology transfer proposals;
• Preparing proposals on design of training, capacity building and technology transfer programs;
• Designing training needs analysis methodologies and instruments;
• Conducting and coordinate training programs;
• Ensuring effective and timely communication and messaging to trainees; and
• Preparing budgets.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

• At least eight (8) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of a recognized professional body and in good standing;
• Registered with relevant professional regulatory body;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Customer focus;
• Decision making skills;
• Report/Minute writing skills;