Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Consultancy policy 2021

Abstract

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), in line the Public Service Commission Performance Management (2016), targets to increase visibility nationally and internationally as a premier institution focusing on research, training and ccnsultancv. This is in line with KMFRI's commitment towards having an improved resource base, partnership and linkages through efficient and effective service delivery to her internal and external clients. This Consultancy Policy establishes mechanisms of undertaking paid consultancies for other government and private entities using our internal resource persons. The Policy outlines the standard and quality of research that our internal resource persons ought to deliver during external consultancy projects and also outlines the remuneration of our internal consultants during such projects. The Policy also sets out the principles and procedures governing consultancy services undertaken by I<MFRI's staff members. The Staff are encouraged to undertake consultancy and other similar work provided it does not conflict with the interests of the institute. This Policy will enable I<MFRI to identify and deliver additional income opportunities that will help the institute to cope with the pressures of a constrained budgetary allocation. It shall ensure that paid for· external/internal consultancies are realized thereby ensuring that they complement the budget that is allocated from the NationalGovernment. It is envisaged that the implementation of this Policy will form the basis on which KMFRI will meet its Corporate Vision and Mission. I therefore take this opportunity to call upon all KMFRI employees to continuously strive for excellence in the noble duty of serving the nation and improving the people's livelihood.