Senior Officer, Research and Compliance at Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for analysis and interpretation of data on research and compliance to enable the Commission make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

1. Implement research strategy and specific research assignments;
2. Carry out research that will facilitate implementation of policies and procedures established by the Commission;
3. Collect and collate data on various remuneration and benefits advisories to facilitate tracking and reporting on their impact;
4. 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. Implement the functional risk management framework;
10. Comply with all statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies;
11. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Supervisor;
12. Draft letters requesting for remuneration and benefits data from stakeholders;
13. Prepare reports arising from the proceedings of the technical Committee on research and compliance for presentation to the Commission;
14. Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
15. Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer; and
• Office furniture and equipment

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Analytical
• Operational

Working Conditions

• Office setting with occasional travel out of station

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

1. Relevant professional qualification; and
2. Membership to a relevant professional body;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Proven relevant experience of at least six (6) years in a reputable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

1. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2. Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
3. Demonstrated competency and capability in handling remuneration matters.
4. Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
5. Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service excellence.
6. Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards.
7. Excellent analytical and communication skills;
8. Report writing and presentation skills
9. Knowledge of the Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration;