Senior Research and Liaison Officer CASB 5 (JG P) at Siaya County Assembly Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying potential research collaborations between assembly and other institutions
• Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues
• Mapping and maintaining stakeholder database and managing relationships with the stakeholders
• Assessing impact of policy options from other agencies on Assembly’s operations
• Engaging with programs of institutions dealing with devolution with a view of enhancing assembly’s performance
• Strategically engaging with national government, other county governments, forums dealing with devolved functions, national parliamentary institutions, and regional bodies
• Establish and maintain research linkages between the County Assembly and County Assemblies Forum and other partner organizations like COG and LREB
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirement for appointment

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or public relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working knowledge of professional research methodologies
• Ability to analyse data and prepare reports
• A thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques on public policy analysis, and ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner.
• Minimum work experience in research field of four (4) years.
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills