Director Research and Policy Coordination at Samburu County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic guidelines on quality and impactful Community Programs.
• Ensure Governor's manifesto is well aligned with the relevant Departments.
• Coordinate launching of all Flagship Projects/Programs with the Unit and the relevant Department.
• Ensure all deadlines on flagship projects and programs are met within the stipulated time.
• Create strategic management and operational plans for the Unit
• Advise on how to ensure Community Development initiatives operate at optimal efficiency
• Ensure alignment between National and County priorities
• Provide recommendations to county teams on effective services delivery strategies.
• Liaise with Policy and Research team on long term needs assessment exercises and other similar analytical work
• Work with other sections in defining long and short- term strategies and common priorities
• Working with other Departments, support strategic linkages with other Development actors
• Advise on the annual strategic planning processes and sustainable strategies
• Undertake any other role as may be assigned by the Governor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as: Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics
• A Master's Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields is highly desirable.
• Additional Training in research, data analysis, or Policy development is an advantage.
• 7-10 years of experience in research, policy analysis, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research findings.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and implement policies or strategic plans.
• Experience working in government, public institutions, or non-governmental organizations is an advantage.
• Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to design surveys, collect data, and conduct statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Public Policy Frameworks And Legislative Processes.
• Ability to conduct impact assessments and evaluate policy outcomes.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, R, or other tools.
• Ability to interpret data and present it in actionable formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports, Policies, and presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex research findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management Skills for Coordinating Research and Policy projects.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Саpacity to align research and policy initiatives with the county's strategic objectives.