Senior Research Analyst

About the Role

The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a state agency with the mandate to carry out research into the causes of crime and its prevention. The findings are disseminated to Government Agencies charged with the administration of criminal justice to assist in policy formulation and planning. The Senior Research Analyst will play a critical role in conducting high-level research across various thematic areas.

Functional Areas

Applicants may be deployed to any of the following functional areas:

1. Organized Crime Research

• Developing and reviewing organized crime research policies and programmes.
• Carrying out research and analysis on organized crime patterns and networks.
• Validating organized crime data sets and analytical outputs.
• Preparing high-level organized crime research reports.
• Providing technical advisory and support services on organized crime research.
• Supporting the development of specialized research methodologies.
• Strengthening research collaboration and partnerships.
• Monitoring the quality and relevance of organized crime research outputs.

2. Conventional and Emerging Crime

• 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 using evidence-based research.
• Strengthening stakeholder research collaborations.
• Monitoring emerging crime trends and risks.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation Research

• Coordinating evaluation research on criminal justice programmes.
• Undertaking 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.

4. Public Awareness and Partnerships

• Coordinating dissemination of research findings to stakeholders.
• Preparing crime advisories and policy briefs.
• Supporting the design and implementation of awareness programmes.
• Monitoring stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms.
• Strengthening collaborative partnerships.
• Supporting evaluation of public awareness outcomes.
• Coordinating stakeholder forums and workshops.
• Enhancing visibility of research outputs.

5. Capacity Building

• Coordinating development and implementation of training programmes.
• Supporting curriculum development and review.
• Coordinating research exchange initiatives.
• 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 the use of research outputs in training programmes.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A cumulative service period of nine (9) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Research Analyst or in a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal, book, or book chapter.
• At least two (2) published research papers or reports.
• Proficiency in data analytics.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the National Crime Research Centre recruitment portal at https://recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke

Clearance Documents Successful candidates may be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:

• 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)