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Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the newly created Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Zambian government has prioritized Science & Technology as a key driver for socio-economic transformation. NISIR is looking for young, ambitious and innovative self-starters who are ready to tackle and lead challenging projects. Are you a:
1. Fresh graduate with a STEM background?
2. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated Scientists or Engineer?
3. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated HR and Accounting Staff?

We invite you to join NISIR. We offer an attractive environment for conducting Science & Technology innovation that advances national development and improves the quality of lives for our citizens. The following position is open, and females are encouraged to apply.

Position: Manager – Research & Development Cluster Two (HQ) (3-year fixed term contract. Renewable depending on performance)
Qualification
• Grade 12 certificate with merit in English and Science Subject
• MSc / PhD Engineering or Materials Science
• Five (5) years’ experience research and experimental development work

Main Purpose of the Job:
To manage the generation of Technological & Scientific knowledge in the Materials, Engineering, Energy Research Centre;
Digital Transformation & Strategic Information Centre; And Technology, Innovation & Youth Programs Centre the development of technology and transfer the gained knowledge, developed technology to industry and community.

Main Duties of the Job:
• To advise Director / CEO and management on innovation, modernization, digitization and strategies/ priorities and their implementation
• To Manage the Materials, Engineering, Energy Research Centre;
• Digital Transformation & Strategic Information Centre; And Technology, Innovation & Youth Programs Centre
• To advise Director / CEO and management on research strategies/ priorities and their implementation
• To Manage the Food, Plant, Animal, Water & Environment Research Centres
• To prepare proposals and monitor their implementation.
• To oversee Scientific & Technological Research.
• To mobilize Research and Innovation funds.
• To design and develop research processes and products and where need-be equipment and machinery.
• To develop and prepare test and product standards and production manuals
• To collect information relating to research problems and recommending for purchase of books and other sources of information.
• To obtain data and interpret results.
• To train new graduates and technical staff.
• To review manuscripts and technical reports for publication.
• To evaluate and write technical reports.
• To identify research problems and conduct Research.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Women are encouraged to apply. Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O. Box 310158
Lusaka.
Or by email to: jobs@nisir.org.zm
Closing date 15th February, 2022.

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