Research Officer III at Bomet County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of the County Assembly; 
• Initiating and conduct anticipatory research and analysis on key policy issues;
• Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options; 
• Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions; 
• Ensure quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view; providing back up to County Assembly committees; and
• Any other relevant duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a specialized discipline including Statistics, Economics, Agriculture; Environmental Management, Sociology, Political Science, Education, International Trade/Commerce and other Social Science related fields; 
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis, ability to write, edit in a clear, concise and understandable manner; and
• A Certificate in statistical packages for social sciences is an added advantage.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications with copies of: 

• National Identification Card (ID) 
• Certificates and testimonials 
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC) 
• Clearance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Recognition and equation certificate (applicable for those with foreign degrees only)Please note that: 
• Candidates should NOT attach original documents. 
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 

The Bomet County Assembly Service Board is a Corruption free zone and an equal 
opportunity employer. Women, youth and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should clearly indicate the POSITION APPLIED FOR MARKED ON THE ENVELOPE and be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF BOMET,
P. O BOX 590-20400,
BOMET

Applications should reach the Secretary, County Assembly Service Board of Bomet OR via email on info@bomet