Vacancy title:
Research Officer

Jobs at:
Kenya Utalii College

Deadline of this Job:
31st July, 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya)

which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011

Job TypeFull Time
 QualificationBA/BSc/HND
 Experience5 years
 Location Nairobi
 Job Field Research / Data Analysis
Division: Administrative
Scale: Grade D1
Reports To: Director Of Research & Strategy
Terms Of Service: Permanent

Job Responsibilities

•  Preparing analytical reports on topical research interest areas
  
•  Liaising with other departments, Universities, Private institutions, and Government organizations to collate pertinent information
  
•  Participating in professional research activities and analysis
  
•  Provide general interpretation, explanation and analysis through written reports
  
•  Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of research publications
  
•  Proposal writing and mobilization of funds for research
  

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or its equivalent. A Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or its equivalent will be an added advantage
  
•  Must have thorough knowledge of Statistics and Business analysis tools
  
•  Must have undertaken a course in Research Methodology
  
• Proven professional competence in Research and Consultancy work
  
•  Five (5) years relevant working experience.
  

 Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Job application procedure
Applicants must comply with the following and provide clearance certificates from:

•  Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
  
•  Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax Compliance
  
•  Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  
•  Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  
•  Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their application to recruitment@utalii.ac.ke  which should comprise: One-page Statement on how you meet the requirements of the post Curriculum Vitae In addition, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and clearance certificates should be sentunder confidential cover and with the envelope clearly marked as per the position applied for: KUC/(position)/2018 not later than 31st July, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to: Principal & Chief Executive Officer Kenya Utalii College P. O. Box 31052-00600 NAIROBI Only short-listed candidates will be contacted