Deputy Director, Planning (Research, Innovation and Consultancy)

The Deputy Director, Planning (Research, Innovation and Consultancy) reports to the Director, Research and Business Development. This role is crucial for coordinating institutional research, leveraging findings to influence policy, and driving knowledge management and consultancy efforts within KASNEB.

Job Specification (HRM/RBD/DDRIC/1/2026)

Key Responsibilities:

The holder of this position 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 possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience: Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position.
• Education (Bachelor's): 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.
• Education (Master's): 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.
• Professional Development: Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
• Professional Standing: Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
• Certification: A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable.
• Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
• Performance: Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.