Vacancy title:
Research Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Commission for University Education

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026

Duty Station:
Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Commission for University Education (CUE) established by the Universities Act Cap 210 Laws of Kenya is a state corporation mandated to assure quality of university education, training and research in Kenya. A beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, the Commission is steadfastly upholding its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education. To achieve these objectives CUE seeks to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals for the position listed below:

Responsibilities or duties

• Collecting disseminating information related to university education and research;
• Identifying research problems;
• Implementing research projects;
• Evaluating project proposals;
• Designing data collection procedures and instruments;
• Collecting and collating data on research projects;
• Maintaining reports on research;
• Designing data collection procedures and instruments;
• Participating in the drafting, reviewing and implementation of research policies and strategies;
• Supporting identification of research priorities for the organization and the development of research agenda for university sector;
• Participating in the review of the Commissions’ Strategic Plan, annual work plans and Performance Contracts to align to the national development goals;
• Participating in the development and implemantation of University Education Management Information System (UEMIS) to monitor university education in the country; and
• Monitoring research teams and provide timely progress reports.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in education; Economics, Statistics, Planning, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of a relevant professional body/Institution where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Experience needed

Not specified

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Report, proposal writing and research skills;
• Demonstrable Ability to engage in dispute resolution;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Analytical and numerical skills; and
• Organization and inter personal skills.
• Terms of Employment: Permanent & Pensionable
• JOB GRADE: CUE 6
• The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Note: Application will only be via the online link, hard copies shall not be considered.
• Quality Our Agenda

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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1. Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

2. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2^nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

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

For any enquiries, please contact the undersigned.

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

Commission for University Education

Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri

P.O. Box 54999-00200

Nairobi, Kenya.

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