Objective
To manage and coordinate Research, Consultancy and Short courses operations in the Institute.
Functions
This Directorate perform the following functions: -
(i) To coordinate research, publications consultancy and short courses;
(ii) To formulate and monitor implementation of research, consultancy and short courses policies and procedures;
(iii) To initiate, guide and control research, consultancy and short courses assignments;
(iv) To prepare and submit accurate and timely periodical reports on research, publications, consultancy and short courses activities;
(v) To support development of proposals for research, consultancy and short courses;
(vi) To assist in reviewing research and consultancy proposals, coordinate short courses and draft papers for publication;
(vii) To solicit research funds, consultancy projects and short courses opportunities; and
(viii) To prepare reports related to research, consultancy and short courses undertaken and timely submit to the supervisors and other relevant stakeholders.