The National Crime Research Act, Chapter 62, Laws of Kenya
established the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC), which is a State
Corporation under the State Law Office.
The objects of the Centre are to carry out research into the causes of crime, and its prevention and to disseminate research findings and recommendations to agencies of Government concerned with the administration of criminal justice with a view to assisting them in their policy formulation and planning.
The Centre is looking for well organized and highly motivated individuals who are result oriented to fill the following positions:
Director (NCRC 1) – National Crime Research CentreThe objects of the Centre are to carry out research into the causes of crime, and its prevention and to disseminate research findings and recommendations to agencies of Government concerned with the administration of criminal justice with a view to assisting them in their policy formulation and planning.
The Centre is looking for well organized and highly motivated individuals who are result oriented to fill the following positions:
Advert. No. NCRC/1/2011
Responsibilities
The Director shall be the Chief Executive of the Centre and an ex-official member of the Governing Council who shall be responsible to the Governing Council.
The director will perform the following duties:-
- The
Secretary to the Governing Council
- Responsible
for the efficient organization, management, administration, direction,
control and co-ordination of the operation of the Centre in matters
concerning research.
- Formulating
and developing Policies, strategies, standards and guidelines in all
research to be carried out by the Centre.
- Disseminate
and communicate research findings through publications, workshops,
seminars, the mass media and other appropriate means of dissemination.
- Responsible
for building linkages with national, regional and international agencies
concerned with the administration of criminal justice including government
and non-governmental organizations and managing partnerships with
stakeholders.
- Implementing
policy geared towards human resource development.
- Responsible
for the financial management, preparation of the budget and administrative
affairs of the Centre.
- The
management and custody of the assets of the Centre.
- Keeping
and maintaining all records and documents of the Centre.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
- Bachelors
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Sociology, Psychology,
Business and Administration, Research methods from a recognized
University.
- Masters
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Criminal Law, Criminology,
Sociology, Psychology and Research methods and any other advanced
qualification from a recognized University.
- Demonstrated
high administration ability for effective organization and management.
- At
least ten (10) years working experience in matters relating to legal and
criminal research.
- Excellent
financial, human resource and information technology management skills.
- Good
communication, presentation and networking skills.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution regarding Leadership
and Integrity.
Salary: salary
commensurate with NCRC salary structure.
Duration: The appointment is for three (3) years renewable contract.
Principal Researcher (NCRC 4)
Advert. No. NCRC 2/2011
1 Post
Qualification
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
Duration: The appointment is for three (3) years renewable contract.
Principal Researcher (NCRC 4)
Advert. No. NCRC 2/2011
1 Post
Qualification
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
- Served
satisfactorily on the grade of Senior Research Officer for a minimum
period of three (3) years and has demonstrated high standard of competence
and supervisory ability.
- Bachelors
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Social work, Sociology,
Criminology, Psychology, from a recognized University.
- Masters
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Sociology, Criminology,
Psychology or any other advanced qualification from a recognized
University.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution regarding leadership
and integrity
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be in charge of a Research Department at the Centre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
An officer at this level will be in charge of a Research Department at the Centre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Head
of the Research Department at the Centre.
- Supervising
other Researchers in the department to ensure standard of research are in
line with policy guidelines.
- Developing
research proposals and submitting them to Departmental Heads for
deliberation.
- Representing
the Department in departmental meetings.
- Developing
work plans and coordinating research in the department.
Research Officer I (NCRC 6)
Advert. No. NCRC 3/2011
1 Post
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Advert. No. NCRC 3/2011
1 Post
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelors
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Sociology, Social work,
Criminology, Psychology from a recognized University.
- A
Post Graduate qualification from a recognized University will be an added
advantage.
- A
Certificate of competence in Word Processing (MS Word, Word Perfect,
Spread Sheet (MS Excel, Lotus), Database Management (MS Access, D-base,
oracle, sequential languages - SQl), and Statistical Packages (SPSS) from
a recognized Institution.
- Served
satisfactorily on the grade of Research Officer II for a minimum period of
three (3) years and has demonstrated merit and ability in work performance
and results.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution regarding Leadership
and integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collection
and analysis of Crime data
- Writing
research reports
- Preparation
of draft research proposals.
- Provision
of Primary and Secondary source information and liaising with the
Principal Research Officer in conducting research.
- Any
other related duties assigned to him/her from time to time.
Accountant I (NCRC 6)
Advert. No. NCRC 4/2011
1 Post
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Advert. No. NCRC 4/2011
1 Post
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- A
Certified Public Accountants (CPAK) examination or its approved equivalent
- Membership
to the institute of certified Public Accountants of Kenya will be an added
advantage.
or
- A
Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option) or any other relevant
qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
- In
depth knowledge and experience in computerized accounting.
- Knowledge
of the Kenya Government financial regulations.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution regarding leadership
and integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safeguarding
the Centre’s Cash and Cheque Books
- Timely
submitting statutory and other deductions
- Making
prompt and accurate payments
- Withdrawing
funds from the Centre’s Account for official use
- Keeping
custody of collections.
Salary – salary commensurate with NCRC salary structure
Assumption of duties: 01 January 2012
Apply with a detailed CV including three contactable referees to:
The Chairman,
Governing Council,
National Crime Research Centre,
NSSF Building, Block A,
19th Floor, Western Wing,
Box 21180 – 00100
Nairobi.
So as to reach him on or before 25th November, 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing for this position will result in disqualification.
Chairman
Governing Council
National Crime Research Centre
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