Research Careers Trans-Nzoia County

Research Careers in Kenya 2013.
County Government of Trans-Nzoia
Trans-Nzoia County Assembly
Vacancies
The Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Senior Research Officer (1 post) Ref: TN/CAS/ 2013/15 &
Research Assistant (1 post) Ref: TN/CAS/2013/16
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of an officer in this position include:
i. Provision of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of Parliament;
ii. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;
iii. Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis;
iv. Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions; and,
v. Providing technical back up to County Assembly committees.
(b) Requirements for Direct Appointments:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:
i. Served as Research Officer or an equivalent position in either the public or the private sector for at least three (5) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a specialized discipline including Economics, Agriculture; Environmental quality, Sociology, Political science, international trade/commerce and other Science related fields;
iii. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis;
iv. An ability to write, edit in a clear, concise and understandable manner;
v. Satisfactorily served as Research Officer in similar positions with comparable responsibilities in like organizations/reputable research institution; and
vi. Have at least three years continuous work experience.
Applications including curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly Building,
P. O. Box 4221 – 30200,
Kitale.
Closing date: Friday 24th August, 2013. At 12:00 noon.
Any application received after this date shall not be considered.