Senior Research and Liaison Officer CASB 5 (JG P) at Siaya County Assembly Service Board
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Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes The County Assembly which shall consist of members elected by the registered voters of the wards; each ward constituting a single member constituency, on the same day as a general election of Members of Parliament, being the second Tuesday in August, in every fifth year. Pursuant to Article 177.
Senior Research and Liaison Officer CASB 5 (JG P)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifying potential research collaborations between assembly and other institutions
- Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues
- Mapping and maintaining stakeholder database and managing relationships with the stakeholders
- Assessing impact of policy options from other agencies on Assembly’s operations
- Engaging with programs of institutions dealing with devolution with a view of enhancing assembly’s performance
- Strategically engaging with national government, other county governments, forums dealing with devolved functions, national parliamentary institutions, and regional bodies
- Establish and maintain research linkages between the County Assembly and County Assemblies Forum and other partner organizations like COG and LREB
- Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
Requirement for appointment
- A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or public relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Working knowledge of professional research methodologies
- Ability to analyse data and prepare reports
- A thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques on public policy analysis, and ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner.
- Minimum work experience in research field of four (4) years.
- Proficiency in Computer Application Skills
Method of Application
Application Criteria
Interested and qualified persons are invited to apply for the positions by providing the following documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Academic certificates; and
- Other relevant testimonials and supporting documents
The aforementioned documents should be sent by mail to: clerk@siayaassembly.go.ke: hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk at the County Assembly Buildings in Siaya; or delivered to the address below to be received on or before Friday , 7th March, 2025 at 5:00PM
Successful candidate will be required to provide Clearance Certificates from:
- Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Commission for University Education (applicable to those with foreign degrees only)
The County Assembly of Siaya is an equal opportunity employer; Persons with disabilities, the marginalized and the minority communities (non – Luos) are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications to be addressed to:
The Secretary
Siaya County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly Building
P.O. Box 7-40600
Siaya
Note;
- All applicants should be Kenyan Citizens
- Any form of canvasing will lead to immediate disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted