Ref: M/CAS/2013/11
(1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring provision of non-partisan professional research services to members, committees and staff of County Assembly.
Overseeing the assessment of strengthens and weaknesses of Government policy options.
Initiating and conducting anticipatory research/analysis on key policy issues, including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options.
Writing of research papers and reports and facilitating their subsequent publications/dissemination
Supervising and ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view.
Requirements for Appointment
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have
Satisfactory served as Research Officer I or similar positions in comparable institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University.
A thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research with particular emphasis on public analysis and an ability to nominate reports in a clear, concise and understandable manner.
An understanding of County Assembly process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the Assembly.
Demonstrated outstanding administrative/managerial capability in the organization of the research services.
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:
Applicants serving in positions at the County Assembly on the basis of secondment during the transition period.
Applicants serving in the Executive arm of the County Government of Machakos
Applicants serving in the public service in the Republic.
Applicants who are residents in Machakos County
Applicants from the rest of the Country
How to apply
Each application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport and other relevant testimonials so as to reach the Clerk, Machakos County Assembly not later than 13th August 2013
All applications should have the position being applied for clearly marked e.g. "application for Records Manager" Ref: M/CAS/2013/20 on the Envelop and addressed to:
The Secretary
Machakos County Assembly Service Board
P O Box 149 – 90100
MACHAKOS
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.