Vacancy title:
Research Officer II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
County Assembly of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kisumu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

•  Basic SalaryK Ksh. 33,900
•  House Allowance Ksh. 7,500
•  Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

Duties and Responsibilities

 Reporting to the Principal Research Officer, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• providing non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of County Assembly;
• generate and disseminate research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - Law making, oversight and representation;
• ensure quality in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view;
• providing back up to County Assembly committees;
• build a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs; and
• initiate anticipatory research and contribute to publications on contemporary and topical issues relevant to the work of the legislature.

Requirements for Appointment

 For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political, science, commerce or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16 th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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