Project Manager

Meru University of Science & Technology (MUST) in collaboration with Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences (Germany) are implementing a project titled ‘Circular bio-based intelligent organic and oxide engineering ecosystems – From multiple heterogeneous sources to homogeneous high-tech materials supply streams (Circular BI/O)’. Applications are invited for the position of Project Manager in the framework of this project at MUST.

Project Summary  

Currently, petrochemical products and industrial residues are used for cement clinker reduction in concrete. However, they could be replaced more sustainably by unused bio-based agricultural and aquacultural by-products. Compared to industrial residues, however, bio-based residues occur widely dispersed in multiple small deposits and are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Thus, many small heterogeneous material streams must be bundled into a few homogeneous supply streams for the construction industry. The project aims to close this gap and investigates the necessary ecosystems linked to the technological conversion of bio-based by-products to high-performance building material constituents, both before the conversion and in the subsequent utilisation in materials and structures. Decision-making systems supported by artificial intelligence will be developed to assess the technologically and socio-economically most sustainable use and to optimize mineral oxides as cement substitutes. The concepts developed in the Kenyan pilot will be extrapolated to the European frameworks and raw materials. The overall goal is to develop sound policy advice for the worldwide application.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Managing the project administration, human resource, finance and procurement.
2. Co-ordinating the project activities.

Required Qualifications
1. Must have a minimum of Master’s degree in Business Administration / Project Planning and Management/ or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.
2. Have at least 2-3 years of proven, relevant and demonstrable experience in project management.
3. Basic communication skills in German language will be an added advantage.

Minimum Required Documents
1. Academic certificates and transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Valid Passport (biometric page only)
4. Motivation letter

Application Procedure
Applications are required to be addressed to;

Principal Investigator

‘Circular BI/O’ Project

Meru University of Science & Technology

P.O Box 972-60200

Meru

Applicants to submit all minimum required documents to the E-mail: icc@must.ac.ke

Further, applicants are required to indicate the contacts (email and telephone) for three referees in their C.V. Deadline: Vacancy open till filled. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For enquiries, please contact Dr. Joseph Mwiti Marangu, E-mail: jmarangu@must.ac.ke