Director, Research, Electoral Boundaries and Risk Management
2026-08-04T15:15:15+00:00
JKUAT Enterprises Limited Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Business Management and Administration
Management, Civil & Government, Research and Development, Risk Management and Compliance
2026-08-17T17:00:00+00:00
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JKUAT Enterprises Limited state corporation fully owned by JKUAT that creates and commercializes quality solutions and products through research, consulting, training and innovation to transform individuals and institutions in Africa and beyond. To enhance entrepreneurial activity through the latest innovations in technological research. To provide pract...
- Develop and ensure the implementation of research, electoral boundaries and risk management strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.
- Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic projects and reporting, and monitor performance indicators for the research and strategy departments.
- Oversee the implementation of research activities, including surveys, opinion polling and the testing of concepts in electoral and operational areas.
- Advise the Commission on best practices in electoral programming and reforms.
- Oversee research on electoral matters, including representation, participation, education methodology, voter registration, gender and diversity concerns, and advise on sustainable approaches.
- Oversee the timely development and review of the Commission’s strategy documents, work plans and reports.
- Ensure that the Directorate is adequately resourced with professional and competent personnel.
- Oversee the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, systems and processes for research, strategy, information management, library resource management, archiving and disposal.
- Advise the Commission on institutional development, the sustainability of the Commission’s programmes and their long-term impact.
- Oversee electoral boundaries projects and activities, mapping information and the maintenance of the geodatabase.
- Oversee the development and implementation of risk management and compliance work plans.
- Lead the identification of key risk areas, review risk analysis reports and advise the Commission on potential risk areas requiring remediation.
- Oversee the contracting and management of research and related service providers.
- Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
- Strong planning and coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Land & Build Studies, Geomatics Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Urban and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Project Management, Urban Development, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Certificate in Computer Applications.
- A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
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Vacancy title:
Director, Research, Electoral Boundaries and Risk Management
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Management, Civil & Government, Research and Development, Risk Management and Compliance]
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JKUAT Enterprises Limited Kenya
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 17 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JKUAT Enterprises Limited state corporation fully owned by JKUAT that creates and commercializes quality solutions and products through research, consulting, training and innovation to transform individuals and institutions in Africa and beyond. To enhance entrepreneurial activity through the latest innovations in technological research. To provide pract...
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