Principal Research Officer at Kenya Utalii College

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities entail:

• Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of the College’s strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.

• Coordinate establishment, nurturing, and strengthening collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance synergy, resource mobilization, and effective delivery of the Department’s mandate.

• Coordinate formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of the

• Department’s annual budgets, procurement and disposal plans, performance contracts, and annual reports to ensure prudent resource utilization, operational efficiency, and alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and governance frameworks.

• Coordinate coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to foster a high-performing, motivated, and ethical workforce that effectively delivers on the Department’s mandate

• Coordinate formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Department’s risk management policies and frameworks to ensure robust systems for accountability, enterprise risk management, and business continuity.

• Coordinate development, implementation, and periodic review of the Department’s Citizen Service Delivery Charter to enhance accountability, transparency, and service excellence in addressing stakeholder needs and expectations.

• Foster and entrench a conducive corporate culture that upholds ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and good governance within the Division, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the College’s core values.

• Coordinate development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department.

• Coordinate implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines and directives within the Department.

• Coordinate management of public complaints resolution, information access requests, and public awareness initiatives to enhance transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public confidence.

• Appraise direct reports.

• Coordinate day-to-day Department activities and ensure smooth operations in line with approved research work plans and performance targets.

• Coordinate the preparation, validation, and timely submission of research reports.

• Coordinate the implementation of the College’s resolutions and audit recommendations within the Division.

• Articulate and represent issues relating to the College’s mandate in national, regional, and international stakeholder forums.

• Coordinate development, implementation and review of Annual Divisional budget

• Coordinate development, implementation and review of Divisional annual procurement and assets disposal plan.

• Coordinate Divisional Resource mobilization.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an Officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Statistics or its equivalent from a recognized institution

• At least six (6) years relevant working experience

• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks

• Member of professional body where applicable

• Demonstrated results in work performance

• Meet provision of chapter six of the Constitution.

• Patented research outcomes will be an added advantage