Wolaita Sodo University
Research and Community Service Vice president Office
Research Centers Directorate
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Key Duties and Responsibilities of Research Centers Directorate:
For the achievement of research and community services mission under the guidance of the Vice president for Research and Community Services, Research Centers Directorate pointed out or has the following duties and responsibilities in order to manage successfully the implementation of the research centers and demonstration sites in accordance with the mission.
•Identify and analyse the constraints and opportunities related to Research
Centers.
•Organizing research and demonstration centers by logistics, human resources,
materials, inputs and technologies
•Provides required technical support in planning, designing, implementation,
monitoring and follow up, evaluation and reporting of Research Center`s
activities.
•Ensure progress and achievements are tracked against established work plans
•Prepares budget proposals and recommendations and establishes budget
control system for controlling expenditures; controls expenditures in
accordance with budget allocations; recommends equipment and resources
for the center.
•Develop appropriate assessment, monitoring, evaluation and related tools for
the integrated agriculture resilience
•Develop and monitor applicable demonstration sites at Research Centers
•Coordinate with M & E system of monitoring and evaluation frame works.
•Define a replicable process for establishment and maintenance of Research
and Demonstration sites with Colleges and other partners
•Maintain and create good relationship and collaboration with stakeholders
•Develop networks between the research center and researchers in the field
•Developing strong linkages with appropriate academic departments and units
and adding value to line departments
•Facilitate the involvement of volunteers from different Sectors to support the
program
•Designs, develops and recommend new programs, projects and activities
relating to research, executive or student education at the centers.
•Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•Supervises the activities of subordinates.
•Oversees daily center operations and coordinates center activities through
assigned staff; prioritizes and delegates work activities.
•Monitoring and evaluation of the project’s outcomes and impact
•Do other additional assignments related to the Research Centers as required
by the immediate supervisor
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Research Centers, under directorate
Currently there are seven research centers:
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Abala Faracho Research Center:
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Kechi Research Center
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Omotic Culture and Language Center
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Gandaba Research Center
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Fara wocha Research Center
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Kokate Marachare Research Centers
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Bilate Charch Lemcha Research Centers
Contact person:
Name: - Taye Buke Ashango
Nationality:- Ethiopia
Address:-Wolaita Sodo University
Mobile:- +251911852137/924444699
Tel, office:- +251461804950
Fax: - +251465515113, P.O. Box: 138
Email: taye.buke@wsu.edu.et
Optional: - tayebuke@yahoo.com or tayebuke21@gmail.com
