SRC Principal Officer, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Job

Key Responsibilities

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of research strategy, research assignments, progress reports and dissemination of research findings;
• Oversee research that will facilitate effective implementation of policies and procedures established by the Commission;
• Oversee analysis of the impact of various remuneration and benefits advisories to ensure equity and fiscal sustainability.
• Guide analysis of critical developments in Remuneration and benefits;
• Provide input into the departmental work plan and compile budget estimates to inform the departmental planning process;
• Lead the development and performance management of staff that report to the position for the achievement of both individual and departmental goals;
• Carry out training needs assessment and propose training programmes for departmental staff;
• Mentor and coach staff that report to the position; and
• Identify and evaluate risks and implications of all of the departmental activities.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertake macro and micro economic studies on remuneration and benefits and advice on best practice;
• Implementing Monitoring & Evaluation framework, systems and tools to determine compliance of Commission’s decisions.
• Continuous benchmarking of salaries and benefits with relevant comparators to inform Commission’s advisories;
• Maintain an up to date research data base of remuneration and benefits;
• Provide data on remuneration and benefits to other functions of the Commission on need basis;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Head of Department;
• Liaise with user departments in preparation of research objectives and deliverables;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Provide input to the departmental budget and plan.

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer; and
• Office furniture and equipment.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Managerial
• Analytical; and
• Operational
• Working Conditions
• Office setting with occasional travel out of office.

Job Competencies

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Economics, Statistics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University will be an added advantage;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Relevant work experience of at least eight (8) years, four (4) of which must be in a comparable position in a reputable organisation;

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods; monitoring and evaluation.
• Be conversant with Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration systems.
• Good understanding of remuneration and benefits
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of economic/econometric, statistical analysis, public finance management principles and processes
• Ability to work under pressure/deadlines.
• Have strong analytical, verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Must be a team player.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary together with detailed:

• Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report); and
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and mailed OR delivered to:

The Commission Secretary Salaries and Remuneration Commission Williamson House 6th Floor 4th Ngong Avenue P.O. Box 43126 – 00100 NAIROBI