Job Title: Senior Research Officer
Hiring
Organization: National Crime Research Centre
Location
– Locality: Nairobi
Location
– Region: Kenya
Industry: Project
Management
Job
Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date
Posted: 08/05/2025
VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/5/8/2025 Senior
Research Officer (NCRC 5) Five (5) Posts.
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 whereapplicable 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
How to Apply
Interested
applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form,
from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed
CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.
The
Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;
- Certificate of clearance from Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Certificate of Clearance from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Duly filled and stamped self declaration/
clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)
The self
declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate
the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being
submitted.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview
Application Procedure
Interested
candidates are advised to visit the Centre website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and
apply online as guided.
All
applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August,
2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African
Time
The Director/CEO
National Crime Research
Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st
Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100
NAIROBI
Canvassing
in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to
automatic disqualification.
Persons abled differently, the
marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
