Assistant Director - Research

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising Research Officers, assistant researchers, clerical officers attached to the department and interns;

Training and development of staff members answerable to him/her;

Setting and agreeing on performance targets;

designing strategic objectives on research functions and implementing strategic objectives on research functions;

policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;

initiating and conducting research and analysis on key policy issues;

providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;

maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and majorpublic policy issues/questions;

ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points ofview;

providing back up to County Assembly committees;

generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - law making oversight and representation. 

providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;

carrying out research and assembling sectoral data, and information on comparative aspects of Assembly practice and procedure, evolution, growth and contemporary aspects of the County Assembly;

undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence informed decision making in the legislature; and

building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs.

Requirements for Appointment

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

At least seven (7) years’ cumulative experience in public or private sector

An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly; and

Proficiency in computer application.