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African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) is a Regional International Institution whose main mandate is Poverty Reduction through human resource capacity development. The institute is jointly funded by the Governments of the Republic of Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda. AICAD head office is located in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)-Juja, Kenya. AICAD has country offices in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda located at Egerton University in Nakuru, Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro and Makerere University in Kampala respectively. 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-DUTY STATION AICAD HEADQUARTERS, JUJA (1 POST)

In line with our mandate of capacity building for poverty reduction and wealth creation in Africa, AICAD seeks to engage an Executive Director who meets the qualifications and experience as per the attachment. Interested and qualified persons to submit their application on or before 28th February 2025.

Key Duties and Responsibilities shall include: – 
  • Oversee the day-to-day business of the institute’s Secretariat, finances including preparation of the institute’s budget, activities and development across the member countries.
  • Strategic planning, public relations, linkages and fund-raising activities of the institute.
  • Compile annually or at such intervals as the Governing Board may decide, a report on the activities of the institute.
  • Perform any other such duties and functions as required by the Governing Board.
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ADJUNCT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS

In line with our mandate of capacity building for poverty reduction in Africa, AICAD seeks to engage international research scientists who are working in universities, institutions or industries as Adjunct Research Scientists. 

 Adjunct Research Scientist Commitments 
i. The position offered to the Adjunct Research Scientist is valid for three years. The Scientist must carry out at least one specific research project during this period in cooperation with AICAD. The extension of the cooperation period is unrestricted with the agreement of the parties. 
ii. Collaboration in publishing a credible paper in a high impact journal. In all papers, scientific reports, etc., that are the result of joint projects, it is necessary to mention the address of AICAD. 
iii. Attendance of at least two weeks a year or eight weeks within the whole period of 3 years on a full-time basis at AICAD is required. 
iv. The rights of AICAD in inventions and discoveries resulting from joint projects determined by agreement of the parties (the adjunct researcher and AICAD), shall be observed.   
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