Assistant Director, Research Job HELB

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Ref. No. HELB/012 – Grade 4 

Job Profile

• The job holder is responsible for coordinating the implementation of policies and procedures for efficient and effective strategic plan formulation, Research, Quality Management, Performance Contracting, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Business process re-engineering and reviewing strategic plan of the of the institution.

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 Duties and responsibilities will entail

• Coordinating and developing the Board’s Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation.
• Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Government.
• Coordinating the Performance Contracting process in liaison with other departmental representatives
• Coordinating the formulation of overall strategy for the organization
• Developing the strategic plan and aligning functional units with relevant government policies
• Undertaking strategy review in line with operating business environment and needs
• Developing strategic framework designed to proactively identify and respond to the changing market/environmental conditions, unplanned events and deviation from plans.
• Coordinating the organizational budget planning cycle through aligning of the budget and the strategic plan.
• Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
• Preparation of Division plans, budget and effectively managing Corporate Performance
• Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
• Compilation and Dissemination of various Monitoring & Evaluation reports
• Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
• Supervising development of corporate innovation strategies and annual innovation plan
• Supervising establishment and coordination of mainstreaming of innovative culture within the organization
• Establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.
• Overseeing generation and management of innovations
• Coordinating establishment and maintenance innovation platform

 Monitoring & Evaluation

• Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities
• Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
• Conducting continuous Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategy and making course correction
• Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
• Monitoring & evaluating all the Board’s programs and projects.
• Reviewing and Maintaining Monitoring & Evaluation framework
• Monitoring and Evaluating execution of the approved Corporate Performance Contract.
• Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
• Establishing the monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.

 Research

• Developing and implementing research strategy and annual research plan
• Planning, designing and carrying out research/surveys and preparing reports
• Coordinating the development and reviews of the Board’s policies, guidelines, procedures, and manuals in liaison with all departments.
• Managing outsourced research activities
• Disseminating and sensitizing the organization’s policies and guidelines.
• Facilitating development of new products and services through research in liaison with relevant departments.
• Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on emerging issues.
• Managing Board’s business intelligence system and activities
• Carrying out periodic data analysis and produce reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
• Storing and reporting of vital statistics on the Board’s performance in core mandate
• Designing suitable tools for research and the reporting format of analyzed data to facilitate decision making.

 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management

• Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on business trends.
• Managing Board’s business intelligence system and activities
• Carrying out periodic data analysis and producing reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
• Establishing guidelines on analysis, storage and reporting of vital statistics on the Board’s performance in core mandate
• Developing information resources management strategies and plan
• Managing online and physical resource center/library for efficiency in information gathering, storage and retrieval.

 Person Specifications

 For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic
• Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• .Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable.
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective Decision Making
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
• Planning and Organizing

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How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 – 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.