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The National Youth Council is a state corporation domiciled in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender which came into being after the enactment of National Youth Policy (NYP) (2007) and the National Youth Council (NYC) Act (2009)
REFERENCE: NYC/PORPS/4/2019
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
- Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics/Statistics, Business Administration/Management, Education, Sociology, Political Science, Development Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have Master’s degree in the fields above or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience
OR
- Have served in the grade of Senior Research Analyst for a minimum period of three (3) Years;
- Certificate in Research Methodology from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
- Have a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Have demonstrated professional and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results;
- Knowledge in ERP system will be an added advantage;
- Have proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Key competencies
- Team player and ability to work in a collaborative manner
- Communications and reporting skills
- Managerial skills and ability to lead teams
- Analytical , Interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong Report writing and presentations skills.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
- Coordinating research needs assessment and implementation of research findings; drafting research proposals;
- Designing tools and methodologies for research;
- Coordinating data collection process;
- Identifying and composing data collection teams;
- Disseminating research findings to stakeholders;
- Maintaining an inventory and documentation of research;
- Coordinating the formulation of research policy and strategy;
- Identifying institutions for research and collaboration;
- Spearhead monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the efficiency of the research and Policy support process;
- Development of Departmental Work plan and Budget; and
- Preparing periodic reports.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
Applicants MUST attach clearance certificates from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority,
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation,
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission
- Credit Reference Bureau
Applications in a sealed envelope clearly indicating at the top “Application for the position of’ should be Mailed or hand delivered
to:
Chief Executive Officer,
National Youth Council,
Bruce House 8th Floor
Standard Street, P.O. Box 23677-00100 Nairobi
And be received on or before 5th November, 2019
The National Youth Council is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and PWD’s who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Qualified candidates irrespective of their gender, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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