Deputy Director- Research, Innovation And Consultancy

@KASNEB Towers in Consultancy & Services , in Research & Science
  • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, 01000 View on Map
  • Post Date : May 7, 2026
  • Salary: Ksh30,000.00 - Ksh100,000.00 / Monthly
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  • Job ID 3005

Job Description

Deputy Director- Research, Innovation And Consultancy

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the job holder will be responsible for: –

  • Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
  • Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
  • Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
  • Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
  • Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
  • Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
  • Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
  • Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
  • Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
  • A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Report writing skills;
  • Strong situational analysis capability;
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking;
  • Innovative skills;
  • Analytical skills; and
  • Digital literacy skills.

Terms of service:

  • Permanent and Pensionable.
  • Basic Salary range for Deputy Director: KSh. 140,600 x 12,900 – 192,200 x 16,700 – 259,000

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link provided attaching your application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees. The application letter should indicate the “JOB TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

KASNEB

P.O. Box 41362-00100

Nairobi, KENYA.

Please note that applications must be received on or before Friday, 29 May 2026 by 11.59 p.m (East African Time).

P.O. Box 41362 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA

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