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Public Service Commission<\/strong> seeks sharp, analytically driven graduates ready to launch their careers in public sector insight. This entry-level role is essential for supporting rigorous data-driven decision-making across Kenya's public administration landscape, based in Nairobi<\/strong>. Successful candidates will leverage a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field to design instruments, conduct detailed literature reviews, and perform foundational quantitative analysis using tools like SPSS or STATA. Join us to build robust evidence and contribute directly to crucial policy advisories and service reform initiatives nationwide.<\/p>\n

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RESEARCH OFFICER II \u2013 ONE (1) POST- V\/NO. 197\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gross Salary Scale<\/strong>: Ksh 102, 611 p.m. \u2013 177,467 p.m. (PSC 9)
\nLeave Allowance<\/strong>: Ksh. 35,000 per financial year
\nAnnual Leave<\/strong>: 30 working days per financial year
\nMedical Cover<\/strong>: As provided by the PSC medical cover
\nTerms of Service<\/strong>: Permanent and Pensionable.<\/p>\n

Requirements for Appointment:<\/h4>\n

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/p>\n

(i) a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Research Methods, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
\n(ii) proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., e.g. Excel, SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, Eviews, nvivo, Atlas);<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities<\/h4>\n

(i) assisting in the design of research instruments (e.g., questionnaires, interview guides) and participate in collecting quantitative and qualitative data from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and other sources;
\n(ii) performing data entry, cleaning, and basic statistical analysis under the supervision of senior officers, using tools like SPSS, Stata, or Excel;
\n(iii) conducting comprehensive literature reviews on national, regional, and international best practices in public administration, human resource management, performance management, and public service reform;
\n(iv) providing logistical and technical support for research projects, surveys, and impact evaluation studies initiated by the Commission;
\n(v) assisting in drafting foundational sections of research reports, technical papers, concept notes, and policy briefs;
\n(vi) supporting the collection of monitoring data for the Commission\u2019s strategic plan and other public service programs; and
\n(vii) assisting in organizing, documenting, and disseminating research findings to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":602287,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE<\/strong> \u00a0on or before
\r\n9th January, 2026 (Latest 5 pm East African Time).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Caution<\/strong>: Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Commission staff. Public
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