Director Research and Strategy job at Meru County Public Service Board
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Director Research and Strategy
2026-07-08T08:59:24+00:00
Meru County Public Service Board
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CONTRACTOR
Meru
Meru
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Civil & Government, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-07-28T17:00:00+00:00
8

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provision of non-partisan professional research and analysis to the Office of the Governor.
  • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the County.
  • Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
  • Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
  • Coordinating formulation and review of county strategic plans and departmental strategies.
  • Leading policy research and analysis to support county programs and decision making.
  • Conducting socio-economic research and data analysis to guide policy and resource allocation.
  • Managing knowledge management systems and research databases.
  • Preparing policy briefs, strategy papers, and executive reports for county leadership.
  • Facilitating partnerships with research institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Advising the County Executive Committee and Chief Officers on strategic and policy matters.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
  • Provision of non-partisan professional research and analysis to the Office of the Governor.
  • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the County.
  • Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
  • Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
  • Coordinating formulation and review of county strategic plans and departmental strategies.
  • Leading policy research and analysis to support county programs and decisionmaking.
  • Conducting socio-economic research and data analysis to guide policy and resource allocation.
  • Managing knowledge management systems and research databases.
  • Preparing policy briefs, strategy papers, and executive reports for county leadership.
  • Facilitating partnerships with research institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Advising the County Executive Committee and Chief Officers on strategic and policy matters.
  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Director Research and Strategy

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Meru County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 28 2026

Duty Station:
Meru | Meru

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provision of non-partisan professional research and analysis to the Office of the Governor.
  • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the County.
  • Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
  • Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
  • Coordinating formulation and review of county strategic plans and departmental strategies.
  • Leading policy research and analysis to support county programs and decision making.
  • Conducting socio-economic research and data analysis to guide policy and resource allocation.
  • Managing knowledge management systems and research databases.
  • Preparing policy briefs, strategy papers, and executive reports for county leadership.
  • Facilitating partnerships with research institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Advising the County Executive Committee and Chief Officers on strategic and policy matters.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Important information to all Applicants:

Details for all the posts are also available in our recruitment portal.

The applications deadline will be on Tuesday 28th July 2026.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

The Secretary/C.E.O

Meru County Public Service Board

P.O. BOX 109-60200

MERU.

Click Here to Apply Now

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 28 2026
Duty Station: Meru | Meru
Posted: 08-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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