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Assistant Director - Research
CountyTaita TavetaCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-20Close dateNot specifiedExperience7 yearsSourceMyJobMag KenyaAddressP.O. Box 1142-80304, Wundanyi
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The County Assembly of Taita Taveta is hiring an Assistant Director - Research to lead research functions, supervise staff, conduct policy analysis, and support law-making, oversight, and representation. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in the public or private sector.
- Senior research leadership role within a Kenyan County Assembly
- Requires bachelor's degree and at least 7 years' relevant experience
- Deadline: Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Applications by post or hand delivery to Wundanyi; no original documents attached
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- The County Assembly of Taita Taveta is the arm of the Taita Taveta County Government. It is one of the 47 County Assemblies established under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- The First Assembly came into being following the General Elections held on 4th March, 2013. The Second Assembly was sworn in on 6th September, 2017.
- The Membership of the Second A...
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- Assistant Director - Research
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
Experience
- 7 years
- Location
- Taita Taveta
- Job Field
- Research and Development
- Duties and
- in public or private sector
- An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly; and
- Proficiency in computer application.
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- Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of:
- National Identification Card (ID).
- Academic & Professional certificates and Testimonials.
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Please note that:
- The detailed advertisement will be published on the Assembly’s official website www.taitatavetaassembly.go.ke
- Candidates should NOT attach original documents
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
- The County Assembly of Taita Taveta is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, as well as individuals from marginalized and minority groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.
- All applications should be addressed to:
- The Secretary,
- County Assembly Service Board,
- County Assembly of Taita Taveta,
- P.O. Box 1142-80304,
- Wundanyi.
- Or be hand delivered to the Clerk’s office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5.00p.m.
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Responsibilities
- Supervising Research Officers, assistant researchers, clerical officers attached to the department and interns;
- Training and development of staff members answerable to him/her;
- Setting and agreeing on performance targets;
- designing strategic objectives on research functions and implementing strategic objectives on research functions;
- policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;
- initiating and conducting research and analysis on key policy issues;
- providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
- maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and majorpublic policy issues/questions;
- ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points ofview;
- providing back up to County Assembly committees;
- generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - law making oversight and representation.
- providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;
- carrying out research and assembling sectoral data, and information on comparative aspects of Assembly practice and procedure, evolution, growth and contemporary aspects of the County Assembly;
- undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence informed decision making in the legislature; and
- building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs.
Requirements
- for Appointment
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- At least seven (7) years’ cumulative
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