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21 Aug 2024

Assistant Director, Research – 10 Posts at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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Job Description

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • 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;
  • 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;
  • A Certificate in Research Methods or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; for those without a research-based degree;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;
  • 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:-

  • Designing research projects and data collection instruments/tools;
  • Coordinating the data collection process;
  • Coordinating development band preparation of work plans and budgets; reviewing and validating proposals, concept/position papers for research and innovation projects;
  • Developing and designing research projects and data collection instruments/tools;
  • Initiating the formulation of research topics and executing surveys; benchmarking on best practices on research and innovation;
  • Leading and coordinating research and innovation project teams; supervising data collation and analysis;
  • Drafting of the criteria for defining categories of innovation;
  • Coordinating sensitization of Ministries and Departments on the submissions of innovation projects;
  • Coordinating the submissions and documentation of innovations;
  • Facilitating development of public service innovation adjudication criteria; facilitating public service adjudication;
  • Overseeing documentation of innovations;
  • Coordinating showcasing of innovations;
  • Preparing research innovation reports;
  • Coordinating dissemination of research reports; and coordinating of stakeholders engagement; and
  • Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of service delivery innovations in Ministries/Departments and Agencies to ensure viable innovations are shared and replicated


Method of Application

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Closing Date : 10 September. 2024





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