Research Officer (Job Grade CUE 6)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting and disseminating information related to university education and research.
• Identifying research problems and implementing research projects.
• Evaluating project proposals and designing data collection procedures and instruments.
• Collecting and collating data on research projects and maintaining comprehensive reports.
• Participating in the drafting, reviewing, and implementation of research policies and strategies.
• Supporting identification of research priorities for the organization and the development of research agenda for the university sector.
• Participating in the review of the Commissions’ Strategic Plan, annual work plans, and Performance Contracts to align with national development goals.
• Participating in the development and implementation of the University Education Management Information System (UEMIS) to monitor university education in the country.
• Monitoring research teams and providing timely progress reports.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Statistics, Planning, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership of a relevant professional body/Institution where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing, proposal writing, and research skills.
• Demonstrable ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Organization and interpersonal skills.

Mandatory Compliance Documents

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of an offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on the CUE website at https://imis.cue.or.ke/. Applications must reach the Commission on or before June 2nd, 2026, at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.