ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/005/2022: MANAGER, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS – NG-CDF SCALE 3 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
3. Certificate in Policy Development, Research or Policy Analysis;
4. At least ten (10) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a relevant field at supervisory/management level;
5. Certificate in a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Membership certificate to a relevant professional body;
7. Proficiency in a statistical analysis software;
8. Sound knowledge and understanding of the government development agenda;
9. Good writing and analytical skills;
10. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results;
11. Proficiency in computer applications; and
12. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Manager, Research and Statistics will report to the Chief Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy and will be responsible for the following: 

1. Coordinate research, collect, collate and analyse data for operational, planning and evidence-based decision making purposes;
2. Collect, collate, analyse, store, retrieve and report data/information for improvement of research and programme management;
3. Liaise with other agencies to collect relevant statistics important for programme management;
4. Carry out corporate research on topical issues while engaging relevant stakeholders to guide effective strategic planning;
5. Set up and continuously update the Information and Documentation Centre;
6. Establish and maintain a data system to facilitate future reference by various stakeholders;
7. Establish available records from Government Departments and other agencies which can be centrally documented;
8. Periodically liaise with departments to document and to identify information on those departments which can be used for future reference;
9. Enhance knowledge base for the purpose of improving evidence based planning and management;
10. Review and validate research reports;
11. Offer technical support to other departments in carrying out strategic surveys;
12. Disseminate programme reports and publish best practices together with lessons learnt;
13. Facilitate training of newly recruited staff and
14. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor