General Objective To develop policies, standards, and frameworks, and implement grant and research funding programs in higher education institutions and academic research institutions in accordance with the priorities of the National Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Plan.
Key Responsibilities Manage the organizational units under the department, monitor their performance, and prepare reports to avoid duplication of objectives and tasks. Conduct studies and research, publish manuals and booklets, and maintain and document information and data related to science, technology, research, and innovation in the country. Prepare the department’s proposed strategic and operational plan, develop performance indicators, and ensure their achievement. Coordinate with the International Cooperation Department on scholarship programs to guide scholarships and grants, and coordinate with governmental and private sector institutions for support. Coordinate with the Knowledge Partnerships Department to enhance relationships between educational institutions and the public and private sectors to support applied research and increase innovation opportunities. Coordinate with higher education institutions to align their academic programs with the national science, technology, and research plan. Develop policies and frameworks for programs promoting science, technology, research, entrepreneurship, and innovation in higher education and academic research institutions. Develop policies, standards, and frameworks to regulate the work of academic research institutions. Develop incentives in cooperation with the Academic Policies and Planning and Lifelong Learning Departments to honor Emirati researchers and enhance research quality. Strengthen relationships with external partners to establish strategic partnerships, motivate internal partners, and manage change to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Provide necessary support to the direct supervisor and perform any other assigned tasks. Advise on patent registration and intellectual property management for higher education institutions and partners from both public and private sectors. Support and facilitate conferences and workshops related to science, technology, and research. Lead, guide, review, and approve work procedures, methodologies, performance indicators, and quality of department operations, and provide proposals for improvement.
Monitor administrative operations such as planning, budgeting, reporting, and service delivery, and evaluate and improve them. Develop a national plan for science, technology, and innovation in educational institutions based on the higher policy for science and technology, and ensure its implementation. Implement internal plans to promote team-building culture and continuous learning to ensure the highest quality of work.