Vacancy title:
Director, Policy, Research and Strategy Grade EBK 2

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 25 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | kenya | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job & Person Specifications

The Director, Policy, Research and Strategy will be responsible for Policy and strategy development and monitoring performance of the Board. In addition, She/he will be responsible for overseeing the policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management and Performance Management.

The Director, Policy, Research and Strategy will be reporting to the to the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Coordinate the development and review of the Boards strategies and mission;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards strategic plan and monitor its implementation;
• Overseeing the develop and review of policies and procedures on planning and quality assurance;
• Coordinating Innovation and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights;
• Coordinating the Impact assessment of the Boards decisions;
• Coordinating Strategic collaborations and partnerships; with the stakeholders;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boards performance contract;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Boards performance contract;
• Carrying out Inquiries, Studies and Research on matter relating to competition and consumer protection;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boards quality management system through quality assurance programmes;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards annual work plans and resource needs and prioritize its activities;
• Coordinating risk management of the Board;
• Coordinating the implementation of business process reengineering initiatives;
• Coordinating policy advocacy initiatives in engineering;
• Managing knowledge and information; and
• Coordinating the preparation of Annual reports for the Board.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

• Have at least ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been in management level in public or private institution;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be registered with a professional body where applicable;
• Have a certificate in professional qualifications in quality systems, risk management or related field from a recognized institution;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have proficiency in computer application;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Integrity

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to log onto the Boards recruitment portal via https://ebk.or.ke/career-opportunities and must complete the registration process and submit the same as well as attach the following;

• Application letter indicating why you are suitable for the post (one page)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae including details of current position, current remuneration (giving current contact details of three (3) referees),
• Copies of all academic, professional certificates & testimonials,
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

All applications must be submitted through the Boards e-recruitment portal to be considered. No Hard Copy Application will be accepted.

All applications, curriculum vitae &accompanying documents must be received not later 25th June 2025 East African Time (EAT) and should be addressed to;

The Registrar/CEO.

Engineers Board of Kenya,

P. O. Box 30324-00100,

Nairobi.

The Board is an equal-opportunity employer in keeping with its obligations under the Constitution of Kenya 2010particularly Articles 10, 27(4) and 232. The Board therefore encourages qualified persons irrespective of gender, age, race, culture, religion, marital status or disability to apply.

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