Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Research Officer III (Job Grade ‘L’ CASB 8) – ONE (1) POSITION V/NO. 5/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 42,970
House Allowance: Kshs. 22,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 .

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
i. Providing non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members,
Committees and staff of County Assembly; ii. Initiating and conducting anticipatory research and analysis key policy issues;
iii. Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
iv. Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions;
v. Ensure quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view;
vi. Providing back up to County Assembly committees.
vii. Generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - Law making, oversight and representation.
viii. Providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;
ix. 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;
x. undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence-based decision making in the legislature; and
xi. Building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
i. served in the grade of Research Assistant or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii. An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly;
iv. Proficiency in computer application skills.
v. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
vi. shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Qualifications : Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Please Note

i. The applicants should attach copies of their certificates and testimonials.
ii. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application, giving false or misleading information on conviction may lead to being fined or imprisoned.
iii. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. iv. CANVASSING in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
v. The Kisumu County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing the provisions of the constitution – chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MAGINALISED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
vi. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original copies of their Identity Cards, Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.
vii. Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letters of appointment to their current substantive post during their interview.
Completed applications should be sent or delivered not later than Monday 12th April, 2021 at 5.00 pm to the office of the clerk and addressed to:

THE SECRETARY
COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD
KISUMU COUNTY ASSEMBLY
P. O. BOX 86 -40100
KISUMU

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