Job Description
RESEARCH OFFICER I, JOB GRADE “K“/ CASB 9 (2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
(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 on 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;
(v) Handling legislation and major public policy issues/questions;
(vi) Ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes
and particular points of view; and
(vii) Providing back up to County Assembly committees
Requirements for Appointment
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political
science, commerce or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
(iii) 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;
(iv) 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; and
(v) Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.