Deputy Director- Research, Innovation And Consultancy, HRM/RBD/DDRIC/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
• Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
• Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
• Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
• Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
• Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
• Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.

Terms of service:

• Permanent and Pensionable.
• Basic Salary range for Deputy Director: KSh. 140,600 x 12,900 – 192,200 x 16,700 – 259,000