Senior Biosafety Officer PRME at National Biosatey Authority

Collates relevant data for the formulation of policies;

•  Implements programmes and activities of the Unit(s);
•  Facilitates public education and sensitisation on the Unit’s activities;
•  Develops research and project proposals;
•  Implements research findings and projects;
•  Supervises the collation of data for the development of operational policies, guidelines, checklists and Standard Operating Procedures;
•  Conducts impact assessment of projects;
•  Provides inputs for the preparation of scientific/technical research projects for ethical approval;
•  Participates in the monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s activities;
•  Collates data for the development of the strategic and other plans for the Authority;
•  Prepares the annual and other periodic reports of the Unit(s);
•  Prepares the annual work plan and budget of the Unit(s);
•  Supervises and appraises the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Planning, Statistics or Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related discipline;
•  A Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution;
•  A minimum of four (4) years relevant post Bachelor’s degree work experience in a relevant organisation;
•  Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Authority in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.

COMPETENCIES

•  Leadership, mentoring and management skills.
•  Communication, report writing and presentation skills.
•  Good research and analytical skills.
•  Good monitoring & Evaluation skills.
•  Knowledge of project and programmes management.
•  High integrity and good ethical standards.
•  Team work, inter-personal and collaboration skills.
•  Alternative Dispute Management.
•  Good knowledge in financial management laws and regulations.
•  Knowledge in relevant Conventions and Treaties.
•  Knowledge in the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) operations.
•  Good knowledge in labour laws and regulations.
•  Good networking and resource mobilisation skills.
•  Knowledge in relevant IT applications.
•  Good strategic planning.
•  Attention to details.
•  Proposal writing skills.
•  Guidance and counselling.