Research Officer – Kenya National Assembly

The Parliamentary Service Commission is seeking to appoint highly motivated professional to join the National Assembly in the following exciting and challenging position:
1. Research Officer I
(PSC 10)
1 Post
Responsible to the Principal Research Officer, the duties and responsibility of an officer in this position include:

• provision of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members,
• Committees and staff of the National Assembly;
• providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;
• initiating and conducting anticipatory research/analysis on key policy issues
• maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
• providing technical back up to parliamentary committees;
• be available for personal consultations in their respective fields of expertise
• any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

• Appointments to the position will be made from applicants who are Masters Degree graduates from a recognized university in any of the following Social Science specialized disciplines:

• Education Management and/or Curriculum Studies; Finance, Trade and Entrepreneurship development;

• satisfactorily served as Research Officer in similar positions in comparable institutions for a minimum of three (3) years in like institutions/organisations and;
• a thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of professional research, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis, and ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner;
• a proactive transformative attitude and willingness to learn and be part of a team handling challenging tasks within strict deadlines;
• excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet e.tc.

Applications together with copies of academic certificates and testimonials including letters of reference from two referees should be submitted so as to reach:

The Clerk/Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission
P. O. Box 41842-00100
Nairobi.

On or before 2nd June, 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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