The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to carry out research into the causes of crime and its prevention and to disseminate research findings to Government Agencies charged with the administration of criminal justice with a view to assisting them in their policy formulation and planning. The Centre is looking for Research Analysts to fill six (6) positions and undertake specialized research in organized crime, conventional crimes, and program evaluation.
Responsibilities
Organized Crime Research
- Developing and reviewing organized crime research policies and programmes.
- Supporting development of specialized research methodologies.
- Undertaking research and analysis on organized crime patterns and networks.
- Validating organized crime datasets and analytical outputs.
- Preparing high-level organized crime research reports.
- Strengthening research collaborations and partnerships.
- Providing technical advisory and support services on organized crime research.
- Monitoring quality and relevance of organized crime research outputs.
Conventional and Emerging Crimes Research
- Coordinating research initiatives on conventional and emerging crimes.
- Providing expert technical input to crime prevention strategies.
- Preparing research publications and briefs.
- Undertaking thematic crime studies and analytical reviews.
- Developing and maintaining crime databases.
- Undertaking policy formulation with evidence-based research.
- Strengthening stakeholder research collaborations.
- Monitoring emerging crime trends and risks.
Monitoring and Evaluation Research
- Undertaking evaluation research on criminal justice programmes.
- Leading impact assessments and outcome evaluations.
- Reviewing evaluation tools and methodologies.
- Monitoring implementation of evaluation recommendations.
- Preparing consolidated evaluation research reports.
- Providing technical guidance on programme effectiveness.
- Supporting evidence-based programme improvement.
- Strengthening evaluative research partnerships.
Public Awareness and Partnerships
- Coordinating dissemination of research findings to stakeholders.
- Preparing crime advisories and policy briefs.
- Supporting design and implementation of awareness programmes.
- Monitoring stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms.
- Strengthening collaborative partnerships.
- Supporting evaluation of public awareness outcomes.
- Organizing stakeholder forums and workshops.
- Enhancing visibility of research outputs.
Capacity Building
- Developing and implementing training programmes and curricula.
- Supporting curriculum development and review.
- Coordinating research exchange initiatives with various stakeholders.
- Supporting institutional research capacity initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with training standards and protocols.
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation of training outcomes.
- Assisting in development of resource mobilization proposals.
- Promoting use of research outputs in training programmes.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A cumulative service period of Six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Research Analyst I or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution.
- Master's degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the official recruitment portal: recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke.
Clearance documents (for successful candidates):
Successful candidates may be required to submit clearance certificates from:
- Kenya Revenue Authority (Valid Tax Compliance Certificate)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board (Compliance Certificate)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Self-Declaration Form)
- Credit Reference Bureau (Certificate of Clearance or Credit Report)
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