Assistant Director, Research at Public Service Commission
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, RESEARCH –TEN (10) POSTS –V/NO. 279/2024
Basic Salary Scale: House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Annual Leave Allowance: Annual Leave: Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh.90, 200- Ksh. 124, 630p.m. Ksh 18,066- Ksh. 45,000 p.m. Ksh 12,000 p.m. As provided by the Government 30 working days per financial year As provided by the Government Permanent and pensionable CSG 7
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; (i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Research Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Education, Economics/Statistics, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Business Administration, Information Science, Sociology, Political Science/Government Anthropology or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Certificate in Research Methods or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; for those without a research-based degree; (iv) membership to a relevant professional body; (v) demonstrated professional competence and managerial leadership capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) designing research projects and data collection instruments/tools; (ii) coordinating the data collection process; (iii) coordinating development band preparation of work plans and budgets; reviewing and validating proposals, concept/position papers for research and innovation projects; (iv) developing and designing research projects and data collection instruments/tools; (v) initiating the formulation of research topics and executing surveys; benchmarking on best practices on research and innovation; (vi) leading and coordinating research and innovation project teams; supervising data collation and analysis; (vii) drafting of the criteria for defining categories of innovation; (viii) coordinating sensitization of Ministries and Departments on the submissions of innovation projects; (ix) coordinating the submissions and documentation of innovations; (x) facilitating development of public service innovation adjudication criteria; facilitating public service adjudication; (xi) overseeing documentation of innovations; (xii) coordinating showcasing of innovations; (xiii) preparing research innovation reports; (xiv) coordinating dissemination of research reports; and coordinating of stakeholders engagement; and (xv) undertaking monitoring and evaluation of service delivery innovations in Ministries/Departments and Agencies to ensure viable innovations are shared and replicated.
Public Service Commission
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00pm (East African Time)
