Trending Jobs: Principal Officer (Research & Policy Support) at National Youth Council

Wednesday 23 October 2019

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics/Statistics, Business Administration/Management, Education, Sociology, Political Science, Development Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have Master’s degree in the fields above or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience

Have served in the grade of Senior Research Analyst for a minimum period of three (3) Years;
Certificate in Research Methodology from a recognized institution;
Be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Have a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Have demonstrated professional and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results;
Knowledge in ERP system will be an added advantage;
Have proficiency in computer application skills; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key competencies

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Coordinating research needs assessment and implementation of research findings; drafting research proposals;
Designing tools and methodologies for research;
Coordinating data collection process;
Identifying and composing data collection teams;
Disseminating research findings to stakeholders;
Maintaining an inventory and documentation of research;
Coordinating the formulation of research policy and strategy;
Identifying institutions for research and collaboration;
Spearhead monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the efficiency of the research and Policy support process;
Development of Departmental Work plan and Budget; and
Preparing periodic reports.