Baringo County Research Officer Job in Kenya

Baringo County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and County Government Act No. 17 of 2012.

Research Officer 

(1 Post) JG’ N’ REF:BCPSB/21/2014

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out continued research and analysis in the relevant department;
• Managing data collection, presenting findings and recommendations;
• Data extraction and analysis;
• Prepare databases as well as manage and manipulate them whenever needed
• Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis;
• Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
• Maintain statistical information and records on research issues.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelor’s degree in specialized discipline including Economics, Agriculture, Environment, Sociology, Science, International Trade or other Social Science;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research with emphasis on public policy analysis.
• Minimum 3 years continuous work experience.
• Practical competencies in using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPPS).
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan constitution.

Remuneration:

Basic salary: Kshs 48,190 — 65,290 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs 24,000 p.m.
Other allowances: Kshs 8,000 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent

How to Apply:

For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, he/she must have the following clearances:

• Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus in the Country

All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
Baringo County.
P.O. Box 53-30400,
Kabarnet.

So as to reach the Offices mentioned above on or before 26 June 2014. Candidates are advised against canvassing.

NB: Baringo County Government is an equal opportunity Government and all are encouraged to apply as provided in the advert.