Research Officer Job Grade Cue 6 at Commission for University Education

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -  

• Collecting disseminating information related to university education and research; 
• Identifying research problems; 
• Implementing research projects; 
• Evaluating project proposals; 
• Designing data collection procedures and instruments; 
• Collecting and collating data on research projects; 
• Maintaining reports on research; 
• Designing data collection procedures and instruments; 
• Participating in the drafting, reviewing and implementation of research policies and strategies; 
• Supporting identification of research priorities for the organization and the development of research agenda for university sector;  
• Participating in the review of the Commissions’ Strategic Plan, annual work plans and Performance Contracts to align to the national development goals;  
• Participating in   the development and implemantation of University Education Management Information System (UEMIS) to monitor university education in the country; and  
• Monitoring research teams and provide timely progress reports.   

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

• Bachelor’s degree in education; Economics, Statistics, Planning, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;  
• Membership of a relevant professional body/Institution where applicable;  
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.  

Key competencies and Skills  

• Report, proposal writing and research skills;  
• Demonstrable Ability to engage in dispute resolution;   
• Communication and reporting skills;  
• Analytical and numerical skills; and  
• Organization and inter personal skills.