Deputy Director, Research and Knowledge Management at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Research and Knowledge Management CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Research and Development, Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit, ability and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Developing, implementing and reviewing research and knowledge management, policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Analyzing data, compiling research findings and preparing baseline survey reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of research and knowledge management programmes and initiatives;
• Developing survey and research tools on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Conducting research findings on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Validating research reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Identifying external consultants and research institutions to collaborate with on research on Government performance;
• Developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
• Consolidating and disseminating research findings to stakeholders; 
• Coordinating development of research papers on Government performance for publication;
• Processing and packaging tacit and explicit knowledge on Government programmes and projects;
• Coordinating the updating and maintenance of an integrated knowledge management database;
• Developing and implementing the Knowledge Management System;
• Building capacity of MDAs to implement the Knowledge Management System;
• Creating awareness to MDAs on knowledge management processes; and
• Monitoring progress and learning processes by keeping track of engagement and projects outcomes.