Research and Data Management (NEA Grade 3)

Job Vacancy: Research and Data Management (NEA Grade 3)

Advert Number: 453/2023 | Apply for Job

Position/Vacancy Name:
Research and Data Management (NEA Grade 3)

Advertised by:
National Employment Authority

Course required:

• Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
• Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
• Bachelor of Arts (Human Resource Management/Development/Planning)
• Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Relations)
• Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)
• Bachelor of Arts (Labour and Development Studies)
• Bachelor of Arts (Labour Relations)
• Bachelor of Arts (Management and Office Administration)
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
• Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
• Bachelor of Arts (Statistics)
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Award/Qualification required:
Degree

Number of Vacancies/Positions:
1

Occupation:
Government Administrators

Work Place:
Nairobi

Report to/Contact Person:
Director General

Employment Type:
Job

Terms of Employment:
Contract

Employment Period:
3 Years

Responsibilities and Duties:

(a) Job Specification Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail;

1. Coordinating the designing of tools and instruments for monitoring and evaluation of employment creation
2. Designing tools and instruments for monitoring and evaluation of employment creation, promotion, and employment trends
3. Analyzing and disseminating labor market information to job seekers and other stakeholders
4. Monitoring and evaluating job creation programs and income-generating activities in both formal and informal sectors
5. Preparing project proposals for promoting gainful employment
6. Monitoring job opportunities created in projects and programs in the country
7. Disseminating research findings on employment to the stakeholders
8. Developing methodologies for employment measurement, management, and promotion
9. Organizing research dissemination workshops
10. Formulating research methodologies
11. Identifying research areas and preparing concept papers for research
12. Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating research projects
13. Undertaking critical evaluation of research proposals
14. Coordinating the development of research proposals
15. Coordinating publication of research findings
16. Evaluating and reviewing research proposals and methodologies
17. Preparing research budgets

Academic Qualifications/Professional Skills/Expertise:

(b) Requirements for appointment to this position For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. A minimum period of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, three of which must be supervisory level in the Public Service.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Law, Business Administration, Management and Office Administration, Management and Leadership, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labor and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
4. Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing.
5. Proficiency in computer applications.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Demonstrated results in work performance.
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

Experience Length Required (Number of Years):
8

Advert Date:
12-09-2023

Advert Closing Date:
03-10-2023

Remarks:
Interested candidates should apply online. Application status will be indicated in the system when updated. For more details, download the advert from the link provided on the home of the system or NEA Website. Please write in the English language.

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