Key Responsibilities
Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research;
Ensure quality assurance of crime research;
Undertake capacity building of researchers on quality research processes;
Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
Collation of all crime-related data;
Carrying out research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behaviour including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency;
Carrying out of research into deviations from the criminal justice system with a view to increasing the awareness and responsibility of the community in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
Carrying out research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders;
Preparing crime research reports;
Participating in Monitoring and Evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and
Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.
Minimum Qualifications and Experiences
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level;
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science in the following disciplines such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution in Kenya;
Master’s degree in the Humanities and Social Science in the following disciplines Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution in Kenya;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Skills and Competencies
Leadership skills;
nnovative thinking;
Interpersonal relationship skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team; and
Excellent administrative capabilities.
Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through https://www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonialsThe Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submittedAll applications should reach the Centre on or before 11th March, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time
Apply via :
data.crimeresearch.go.ke
