Job Title: Deputy Director Research & Strategy
Date Posted: 08/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Meru County Public Service Board
Industry: Director
Salary: Open
Location: Meru
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 28/07/2026
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Meru CPSB is hiring a Deputy Director, Research & Strategy skilled in policy research, strategic planning, data analytics, and performance tracking.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to his grade,
an officer must have: –
- Served in a comparable
and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
- 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
How
to Apply
Important information to all
Applicants:
- Details for all the posts
are also available in our recruitment portal.
- All applications will be
done through our recruitment portal recruitment.merucountypublicserviceboard.or.ke
- 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.
NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity
employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to
apply.
The Secretary/C.E.O
Meru County Public Service Board
P.O. BOX 10
