Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT – ONE (1)
POST: V/No. 25/2024
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102, 860 p.m. - Ksh.172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh. 21,508 – Ksh. 50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service.
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director,
Research and Knowledge Management CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant
position in the public service;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Research and
Development, Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and
Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Information Science and Knowledge
Management, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management,
Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent/relevant qualification
from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where
applicable); and
(iv) demonstrated professional competence, merit, ability and administrative
capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) developing, implementing and reviewing research and knowledge management,
policies, strategies and guidelines;
(ii) analyzing data, compiling research findings and preparing baseline survey reports
on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
(iii) developing and coordinating the implementation of research and knowledge
management programmes and initiatives;
(iv) developing survey and research tools on performance of Government Ministries
and State Departments;
(v) conducting research findings on performance of Government Ministries and State
Departments;
(vi) validating research reports on performance of Government Ministries and State
Departments;
(vii) identifying external consultants and research institutions to collaborate with on
research on Government performance;
(viii) developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research
institutions;
(ix) consolidating and disseminating research findings to stakeholders;
(x) coordinating development of research papers on Government performance for
publication;
(xi) processing and packaging tacit and explicit knowledge on Government
programmes and projects;
(xii) coordinating the updating and maintenance of an integrated knowledge
management database;
(xiii) developing and implementing the Knowledge Management System;
(xiv) building capacity of MDAs to implement the Knowledge Management System;
(xv) creating awareness to MDAs on knowledge management processes; and
(xvi) monitoring progress and learning processes by keeping track of engagement and
projects outcomes.