Research Officer
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | October 20, 2022 |
| Category |
Administration
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) formerly Constituencies Development Fund (CDF), is a fund established in 2003 through an Act of Parliament, the CDF Act 2003. The Act was later reviewed by the CDF (Amendment) Act 2007, and repealed by CDF Act, 2013 which was subsequently succeeded by the current NG-CDF (Amendment) Act 2016 . The Fund is domiciled within the ministry in charge of national economic policy and planning, currently the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. The main purpose of the Fund is to enhance infrastructural and socio-economic development at the grass root level in order to reduce poverty by dedicating a minimum of two and half per cent (2.5%) of all National Government’s share of annual revenue towards community projects identified at constituency level by the communities. Who manages the Fund? The Fund is managed by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board, which is a body corporate with perpetual succession and common seal. The Board operates at national level, and comprises of the Board of Directors and a Secretariat.
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Requirements for Appointment
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Good writing and communication skills;
- Good research and analytical skills;
- knowledge of statistical analytical software packages; and
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Officer will report to the Manager, Research and Statistics and will be responsible for the following:
- Undertake any research required by the Board;
- Draw up survey questionnaires and set up control procedures for receiving data;
- Coordinate, design and undertake sample surveys;
- Collect and analyse data and prepare appropriate reports;
- Prepare research reports and disseminate the findings as appropriate; and
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Applying Instructions
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Applications should be addressed to: –
The Chief Executive Officer
National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board
Harambee Cooperative Plaza, 5th Floor (Junction of Haile Selassie Avenue & Uhuru Highway)
P.O. Box 46682-00100