Assistant Director – Research Job County Assembly, Taita Taveta, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising Research Officers, assistant researchers, clerical officers attached to the department and interns;
• Training and development of staff members answerable to him/her;
• Setting and agreeing on performance targets;
• designing strategic objectives on research functions and implementing strategic objectives on research functions;
• policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;
• initiating and conducting research and analysis on key policy issues;
• providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
• maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and majorpublic policy issues/questions;
• ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points ofview;
• providing back up to County Assembly committees;
• generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions – law making oversight and representation. 
• providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;
• carrying out research and assembling sectoral data, and information on comparative aspects of Assembly practice and procedure, evolution, growth and contemporary aspects of the County Assembly;
• undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence informed decision making in the legislature; and
• building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least seven (7) years’ cumulative experience in public or private sector
• An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly; and
• Proficiency in computer application. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of:

• National Identification Card (ID).
• Academic & Professional certificates and Testimonials.
• Detailed curriculum vitae

Please note that:

• The detailed advertisement will be published on the Assembly’s official website www.taitatavetaassembly.go.ke
• Candidates should NOT attach original documents
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The County Assembly of Taita Taveta is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, as well as individuals from marginalized and minority groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly of Taita Taveta,
P.O. Box 1142-80304,
Wundanyi.
Or be hand delivered to the Clerk’s office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5.00p.m.