Job Description
RESEARCH OFFICER III - PSC 8
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Providing of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of Parliament;
ii. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;
iii. Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis;
iv. Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions; and
v. Providing back up to parliamentary committees.
(b) Requirements for Direct Appointments
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a specialized discipline including Economics, Finance, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, International Trade/Commerce and other Science-related fields;
ii. Have attained a minimum of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent with a C+ (plus) or above in English; and
iii. Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis, and an ability to write, edit in a clear, concise and understandable manner.