Research Officer – (Grade NLC 7) – Two (2) Posts
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on
a Permanent and Pensionable terms.
Personal Emolument for the
position of Research Officer
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs
Min 40,000 – Max 70,000 Per month
House Allowance : Kshs. 16,500 Per month
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 10,000 Per month
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 15,000 Per annum
Medical Cover : As provided by the Commission
Job purpose:
This position is
responsible for provision of support in the implementation of the
Constitutional mandate as assigned in Article 67 (2, 3) so as to meet project
goals, research methods, variables and other test parameters in line with the
departmental strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage
the inventory of research publications.
- Oversee
conducting of stakeholder/key expert interviews as part of the research
process on data collection on different thematic areas.
- Develop
research proposals and concept notes on land and use of natural resources
for funding and policy formulation and advisory.
- Conduct
literature reviews and undertake data collection and data analysis with
regards to land and use of natural resources.
- Write,
edit and publish research results.
- Provide
technical input to various researches on land, use of natural resources
and policy related spheres.
- Plan
and collate data for knowledge creation and management in the preparation
of policies on land related issue.
- Draft
Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Research contracts.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;
Bachelor’s Degree in Land
Economics, Surveying, Land Use, Land Administration, Gender and Development
Studies, Sociology, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Education or
Communication Planning or any other relevant field from a recognized
institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies; Research certification in statistical packages.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Must have served and held
similar position for at least three (3) years in public service or related
sector.
Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the
following areas;
- Proven
knowledge in Statistical Programmes (SPSS) and Microsoft Office, Web applications,
relational databases such as Access and Statistical Software.
- Report
writing skills.
- Communication
skills.
- Analytical
skills
- Computer
skills
- Presentation
skills
How to Apply
- Job
applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates
to the application form which is to be downloaded from the Commission
website.
- Details
of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the
advert will not be accepted.
- Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and
testimonials during interviews. Please note that it’s a criminal offence
to present unauthentic certificates.
If you possess or meet the above qualifications, please send;
Your application letter
together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and
their full contacts (Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time
telephone/mobile phone contacts)
Visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for instructions on how to apply and to
download employment application form. Applicants MUST apply both online and
submit hard copies of their application.
In case you do not hear
from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Please note that
canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note:
Upon granting an offer of
employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the
following documents;
- A
valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- A
valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation (DCI).
- A
valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- A
valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- A
valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Applications should reach
the office of the Secretary/CEO, National Land Commission by 11th October, 2022 on/or before 5.00pm.
The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
All hardcopy application
should be submitted to:
The Secretary/CEO
National Land Commission
2nd Ngong Road
Avenue,
316 UpperHill Chambers Building,
19th Floor, P.O Box
44417-00100,
NAIROBI.