Senior Research Officer
2025-08-05T19:15:51+00:00
National Crime Research Centre
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https://www.crimeresearch.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-08-25T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The appointment shall be Permanent Pensionable The officer at this level will report to Principal Research Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in developing and implementing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research and analysis;
- Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
- Collating all crime-related data;
- Carrying out research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behaviour including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency;
- Carrying out research into deviations from the criminal justice system with a view to increasing the awareness and responsibility of the community in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
- Carrying out research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders;
- Preparing crime research reports;
- Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and
- Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
- Bachelor’s degree Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
- Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Skills and competencies
- Leadership skills;
- Innovative thinking;
- Interpersonal relationship skills;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Report writing skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work independently and in a team; and
- Excellent administrative capabilities.
Assisting in developing and implementing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research and analysis; Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice; Collating all crime-related data; Carrying out research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behaviour including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency; Carrying out research into deviations from the criminal justice system with a view to increasing the awareness and responsibility of the community in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders; Carrying out research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders; Preparing crime research reports; Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.
Leadership skills; Strategic and innovative thinking; Interpersonal relationship skills; Strong analytical skills; Negotiation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving skills; Communication skills; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently and in a team; Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and Excellent administrative capabilities
A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing; Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution. Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
JOB-6892586794949
Vacancy title:
Senior Research Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
National Crime Research Centre
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 25 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The appointment shall be Permanent Pensionable The officer at this level will report to Principal Research Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in developing and implementing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research and analysis;
- Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
- Collating all crime-related data;
- Carrying out research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behaviour including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency;
- Carrying out research into deviations from the criminal justice system with a view to increasing the awareness and responsibility of the community in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
- Carrying out research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders;
- Preparing crime research reports;
- Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and
- Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
- Bachelor’s degree Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
- Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Skills and competencies
- Leadership skills;
- Innovative thinking;
- Interpersonal relationship skills;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Report writing skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work independently and in a team; and
- Excellent administrative capabilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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