Research and Innovation Officer

The Kisumu National Polytechnic is seeking a Research and Innovation Officer to support institutional growth through data-driven insights and professional research assistance. The role involves managing field data collection, ensuring data confidentiality, and maintaining high standards in the preparation of research papers.### Responsibilities and Duties\n- Provide non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis.\n- Initiate and conduct field data collection and management activities while ensuring confidentiality.\n- Provide expert interpretation, explanation, and analysis of research data.\n- Maintain a periodically updated inventory of institutional publications.\n- Ensure quality control in the preparation and finalization of research papers.### Personal Attributes and Key Competencies\n- Excellent oral and written communication skills.\n- Strong presentation skills.\n- High levels of integrity, professional competence, and leadership skills.\n- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision.### Qualifications and Requirements\n- A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Studies, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized institution.\n- Proficiency in computer applications.\n- Previous work experience in a relevant research or data analysis field.