Welcome to the Directorate of Research, Consultancy and Production. We are confident that you will find this page informative and helpful in aiding you in all matters related to Research, consultancy and Publications in transport and other related disciplines.

The objective of the Directorate is to coordinate and promote research, consultancy, production and NIT-Logistics and Transport Company Ltd and related activities of the Institute. The Directorate perform the following functions: -

(i)    To solicit and manage consultancies by liaising with Government departments, Private and Public sector organizations, Education Institutions, Donor Agencies and other Consultancy Institutions;

(ii)  To negotiate fees and other terms/conditions with clients;

(iii)     To identify suitable consultants among Institute staff;

(iv) To prepare and implement policies, procedures and objectives of the Institute about research and consultancy;

(v)   To coordinate strategic plans for consultancy activities in collaboration with academic departments;

(vi) To coordinate and administer the Institute research and consultancy activities and services to industry for practicing professionals in the related field;

(vii)    To safeguard the interest of the Institute in all matters related to research and consultancy services;

(viii)  To control financial expenditure in line with budgets including those for research and consultancy services;

(ix) To establish and effectively enforce quality control measures in all Institute’s research and consultancy activities;

(x)   To prepare profiles of available consultancy and services capacity at the Institute for marketing;

(xi) To be responsible for the participation of the Institute in strategic public events as a means to promote consultancy activities;

(xii)    To oversee NIT-Logistics and Transport Company Ltd activities;

(xiii)  To supervise work performance in the Directorate;

(xiv)  To prepare implementation reports and submit them to DR-ARC; and

(xv)    To prepare an appropriate budget for the directorate.