Job Title: Principal Research Officer
Date Posted: 23/06/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Kenya Utalii
College
Industry: Project
Management
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 14/07/2026
Key Responsibilities
Duties
and Responsibilities entail:
- Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of
the College’s strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.
- Coordinate establishment, nurturing, and strengthening
collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development
partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance
synergy, resource mobilization, and effective delivery of the Department’s
mandate.
- Coordinate formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of
the
- Department’s annual budgets, procurement and disposal plans,
performance contracts, and annual reports to ensure prudent resource
utilization, operational efficiency, and alignment with the College’s
strategic priorities and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to foster a
high-performing, motivated, and ethical workforce that effectively
delivers on the Department’s mandate
- Coordinate formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous
improvement of the Department’s risk management policies and frameworks to
ensure robust systems for accountability, enterprise risk management, and
business continuity.
- Coordinate development, implementation, and periodic review of the
Department’s Citizen Service Delivery Charter to enhance accountability,
transparency, and service excellence in addressing stakeholder needs and
expectations.
- Foster and entrench a conducive corporate culture that upholds
ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and good governance within
the Division, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the
College’s core values.
- Coordinate development and implementation of corruption prevention
and mitigation strategies in the Department.
- Coordinate implementation of principles of Corporate Governance,
relevant national policies, guidelines and directives within the
Department.
- Coordinate management of public complaints resolution, information
access requests, and public awareness initiatives to enhance transparency,
stakeholder engagement, and public confidence.
- Appraise direct reports.
- Coordinate day-to-day Department activities and ensure smooth
operations in line with approved research work plans and performance
targets.
- Coordinate the preparation, validation, and timely submission of
research reports.
- Coordinate the implementation of the College’s resolutions and audit
recommendations within the Division.
- Articulate and represent issues relating to the College’s mandate in
national, regional, and international stakeholder forums.
- Coordinate development, implementation and review of Annual
Divisional budget
- Coordinate development, implementation and review of Divisional
annual procurement and assets disposal plan.
- Coordinate Divisional Resource mobilization.
Qualifications
For
appointment to this position, an Officer must have:-
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Statistics or its equivalent from a
recognized institution
- At least six (6) years relevant working experience
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Member of professional body where applicable
- Demonstrated results in work performance
- Meet provision of chapter six of the Constitution.
- Patented research outcomes will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are advised to submit applications through e-mail address: recruitment@utalii.ac.ke as well
as physical copies posted or delivered to the address below to be received on
or before Tuesday, 14th July, 2026
The
Principal/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Utalii College
Off Thika Super Highway
P. O. Box 31052-00600
NAIROBI
KUC is an equal opportunity
employer committed to work place diversity and gender equality. Minority, women
and persons with disabilities are, therefore, encouraged to apply. Canvassing
will automatically lead to disqualification. Those who applied need to apply
again.
