Deputy Director- Research, Innovation And Consultancy, HRM/RBD/DDRIC/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the job holder will be responsible for: -


Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.


Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:


Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Key Competencies and Skills


Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Report writing skills;
Strong situational analysis capability;
Attention to detail and critical thinking;
Innovative skills;
Analytical skills; and
Digital literacy skills.


Terms of service:


Permanent and Pensionable.
Basic Salary range for Deputy Director: KSh. 140,600 x 12,900 - 192,200 x 16,700 - 259,000