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The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) is a State Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act of 2013 which aims to advance UNESCO’s agenda in Kenya by contributing to peace and sustainable development through promotion of international standards and best practices in the five fields of UNESCO’s competence namely: Education; Natural Sciences; Social & Human Sciences; Culture; Communication & Information.
To enable it fulfill its mandate, the Commission wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven persons to fill the following vacant position:
Job Title: Research Officer I
Grade: S 3 (Lower)
Reports To: Director, Research & Development
Directs reports: None
Financial Responsibility: None
Scope: Research and Development Department
Classification: Technical Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To implement policies, strategies and plans of the Research and Development Unit.
Remuneration
Gross Salary Ksh. 57,020 – 71,880 Pm
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
Employee – 7.5%
Employer – 12.5%
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be provide research support services to the Programme in a results oriented and
timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
Execute the day to day business of the Research and Development Unit;
Prepare Research plans and maintain proper internal controls;
Execute research policies, strategies, and plans and assist in their evaluation thereof;
Assist in the design of effective research structures, processes and systems;
Assist in the preparation of research papers and proposals;
Assist in disseminating research findings through publications and presentations at local and international fora;
Undertake research, and assist in the analysis of research findings and provide follow up activities as may be required;
Provide regular communication to the Director on key Research technical matters;
Provide user support in research to other staff;
Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields namely: social sciences; arts or economics from a recognized and accredited institution;
Experience
Possess a minimum of two (2) years of hands on experience in the research field or profession from a reputable institution
Good working knowledge and ability to use Statistical Data Analysis Software such as SPSS.
Possess practical knowledge of research processes and procedures
General Knowledge and Skills
Good software knowledge, analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, ethics and excellent PC skills
Personal Qualities
Team player, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, organized, professional and dependable
Mental, Physical and Work Environment Characteristics
Extensive reading, occasional attendance to meetings, occasional field visits, occasional mental strain, frequent disruptions to normal working hours, and normal office setting
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