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Deputy Director, Policy Analysis And Research

V/No.10/2014

Gross Salary: Ksh. 341, 952 –455,937p.m.

(Salary Grade: PSC 7)

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• have thorough knowledge and understanding of techniques of empirical research
• demonstrate evidence of having carried out independent research work;
• have capacity to write and edit proposals, reports and opinion briefs;
• be proficient in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) research applications such as SPSSs and Project Office; and
• be a Kenyan Citizen;
• have at least ten (10) years work experience involving Research and/or Policy Analysis and Report Writing, three (3) of which should have been at leadership/ management level in the Public Service;
• have a Bachelors degree with a bias in Economics and/or Statistics or Mathematics from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a Masters degree preferably in Research, Economics or Policy Analysis relevant discipline in Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• demonstrate professional competence in publication and review of journals, articles, manuscripts and other publications.

NOTE:

• Those who have been involved in research in Public Policy and Analysis will have an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will be the head of Research and Policy Analysis Section in the Commission, reporting to the Director, Establishment and Management Consultancy Services for:

• preparing analytical reports, briefing papers, journal articles and other papers to inform the Commission’s policy decisions;
• establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including policy makers, implementers, research and training institutions.
• developing research design and data collection methods and strategies for data management; and
• undertaking and coordinating research and analysis of various public policy documents;
• leading and providing technical guide to the research teams in the Commission and the wider public service;
• providing analytical information to the Commission on impacts of existing and proposed policies and programmes;
• conducting research on public policy on projects identified by the Commission and monitoring impact of the same on the Public Service;
• reviewing existing policies and ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations

Key Competencies

• Ability to analyze, process data and make inferences;
• Ability to effectively document findings;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others;
• Ability to adhere to and meet strict deadlines; and
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Procedure To Apply

• Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
• Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

THE SECRETARY

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

P.O. BOX 30095 -00100

NAIROBI

So as to reach the Commissioneror before 12^thmarch, 2014