CPST Deputy Director (Research, Development and Information Communication Technology) Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Deputy Director (Research, Development and Information Communication Technology)

Republic of Kenya
 

The Parliamentary Service Commission
 

The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST)

The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (The CPST) was established under Legal Notice No. 95 of July 22, 2011 under the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). 

The CPST has established itself as the centre of excellence in training for quality governance. 

The core mandate of the CPST is capacity building for Members and Staff of Parliament and other members of the public interested in parliamentary studies. 

In addition to training and capacity building, the CPST is mandated to participate in the preservation and transmission of parliamentary knowledge in Kenya and the region.

In order to enhance the human resource capacity of the CPST, the Parliamentary Service Commission seeks to recruit persons who are innovative, of high integrity, able to work with diverse groups of people, with good communication skills, result oriented and who can work with minimum supervision in the following position:

Deputy Director (Research, Development and Information Communication Technology)
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Reporting to the Director, CPST, the holder of this position shall deputize the Senior Deputy Director (Curriculum Development, Training and Research) at the CPST, specifically on matters of Research and Development as well as Information Management, Communication and Technology.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership on all matters related to parliamentary research at the C PST;
• Conceptualize and design research projects specifically relevant to parliamentary matters which are of national, regional and global relevance;
• Provide research guidance to research staff and implement research projects in conjunction with other research staff and CPST partners;
• Coordinate, supervise and provide technical guidance on planning complex research projects;
• Prepare and implement guidelines concerning research methodology, analysis and evaluation of research programs;
• Review research plans, designs and reports for relevance, cost effectiveness and usefulness to the CPST;
• Assist the Senior Deputy Director, Curriculum Development, Training and Research in the preparation of applications for research grants;
• Monitor and coordinate grant implementation with other chief researchers;
• Be a part of a high calibre research and development team - ‘the CPST think tank’ and ensure effective linkage with extension, regional projects and other support services and international institutions;
• Foster linkages with extension, other regional research centres and international Institutions;
• Initiate and manage a research fellowship and internship programme at the CPST;
• Conduct training on research at CPST;
• Perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Director, CPST, the immediate supervisor and the PSC Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences (bias on policy and political science) from a recognized University;
• A Masters Degree in Social Science specializing in Policy studies, Political Science, Research and Evaluation from a recognized University;
• A Doctorate Degree specializing in Policy studies, Political Science, Research and Evaluation from a recognized University (the Doctoral studies must have had a taught research unit);
• At least Three (3) years experience heading a research department in an academic or research institution;
• A clear understanding of the relationship between policy research and legislative process;
• Be computer literate especially with working experience of research software like SPSS, N-Vivo etc;
• Over 10 years working experience, three of which should have been at a senior policy or management level in a large organization preferably an academic or research institution;
• Evidence of at least one research grant won and a research project report written individually or as a member of a team.

How to Apply

Applications must include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae (not more than 5 pages long with three referees), Copies of Academic Certificates and Testimonials and may be addressed to 

The Clerk of the Senate/Secretary, 

Parliamentary Service Commission, 

P.O. Box 41842 - 00100, 

Nairobi, 

hand delivered to, the office of the Clerk of the Senate on 2nd Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings 

or emailed to csenate@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before 22nd May, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified.

Clerk of the Senate / Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission