Deputy Director Research and Strategy
2026-07-08T09:01:28+00:00
Meru County Public Service Board
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Professional Services
Civil & Government,Management,Business Operations,Research and Development
2026-07-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Responsibilities or duties
- 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.
Qualifications or requirements
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -
- 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
- Integrate them within the overall National development goals
Experience needed
Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
- 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.
- 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 Integrate them within the overall National development goals
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Vacancy title:
Deputy Director Research and Strategy
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Civil & Government,Management,Business Operations,Research and Development]
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:
Responsibilities or duties
- 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.
Qualifications or requirements
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -
- 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
- Integrate them within the overall National development goals
Experience needed
Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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.
The Secretary/C.E.O
Meru County Public Service Board
P.O. BOX 109-60200
MERU.
Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now
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