Senior Officer - Research and Compliance at Salaries & Renumeration Commission

Job Grade: RL 5

Directorate: Remuneration Services Department:

Reporting to: Principal Officer, Research and Compliance

Job Description

Job purpose

The job purpose is to undertake relevant research for Commission advisory and conducting compliance, monitoring and evaluation analysis for fulfilment of the Commission’s mandate
Roles and Responsibilities

1. Implement research strategy and specific research assignments;
2. Support research that will facilitate implementation of policies and procedures established by the Commission.
3. Undertaking relevant analysis and Remuneration and benefits;
4. Collecting and collating data on various remuneration and benefits advisories to facilitate tracking and reporting on their impact;(v) Assemble macro and micro data related to remuneration and benefits to enable decisions, policy choices and advisories;
5. Carry out monitoring and evaluation processes to determine level of compliance to Commission’s advisories;
6. Make follow ups on benchmarking recommendations from relevant country/institutional comparators
7. Update research data base of remuneration and benefits;
8. Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
9. Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets
10. Adhere to budgetary allocation;
11. Demonstrate behaviour aligned to the Commission’s values;

Minimum Qualifications and Personal Specifications

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Economics, Statistics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
2. Proven relevant experience of at least six (6) years, in a reputable organisation.
3. Membership to a relevant professional body;

Key Competencies

1. Meets requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
2. Conversant with Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration systems.
3. Good understanding of the Kenyan labour laws.
4. Demonstrated knowledge experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods; monitoring and evaluation.
5. Demonstrated practical knowledge of economics/econometrics, statistical analysis, public finance management principles and processes;
6. Ability to work under pressure/deadlines.
7. Have strong analytical, verbal and written skills.
8. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
9. Must be a team player.