Senior Deputy Director, Research, Policy Analysis and Analytics at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing research initiatives focused on identifying and analyzing emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in public service management
• Spearheading the development and design of data collection instruments
• Analyzing data collection processes and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Spearheading the dissemination of research findings and their implications for decision-making
• Steering research activities to inform policy development
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of a database of relevant statistics and research findings
• Analyzing the impact of research findings on existing and proposed policies and programs on service delivery
• Validating the policy briefs for publication and dissemination
• Organizing and allocating tasks to staff
• Coordinating the preparation of individual work plans
• Preparing budget, procurement plans, and cash flow projections

 Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, and must be at the grade of Deputy Director, Research and Policy Analysis PSC 4 at the Commission or a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a relevant professional body.
• Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.