Deputy Director Research Job PSC

Deputy Director Research Job

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 105,570 p.m. – 182,890 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh 25,000 – Ksh 50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service.
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• served in the grade of Assistant Director, Research, CSG 7, for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Geomatics Engineering, Land Economics, Geospatial Information Systems, Geographical Information System,
• Environmental Planning and Management, Geospatial Engineering, Land Survey, Law (LLB), Land Administration, Geography, Photogrammetry, Urban and Regional Planning, Computer Science/ICT, Software Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, or equivalent qualification from a university a recognized in Kenya;
• a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Geomatics Engineering, Valuation and Property Management, Geospatial Information Systems, Geographical Information System, Environmental Planning and Management Geospatial Engineering, Land Management; Laws (LLM), Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• meet requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial and administrative capability, and professional competence and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• initiating formulation, implementation and review of research and innovation policies, standards, strategies and guidelines;
• overseeing the development of research proposals and programmes;
• spearheading research on land matters;
• promoting and facilitating leading edge research including collaborating interdepartmental research in areas related to lands;
• coordinating the acquisition of intellectual property rights;
• overseeing generation and dissemination of research information on land matters in liaison with the technical directorates;
• overseeing the management of resource information center for Lands matters;
• coordinating development, implementation and reviewing of knowledge managementframework for the lands sector;
• initiating monitoring of legislations and administrative acts relating to or impacting on the lands sectors and make appropriate recommendations;
• spearheading capacity building and transfer of knowledge to the society through outreach and collaborative research on land matters;
• coordinating the establishment of a nexus between the Ministry, partners and relevant stakeholders on research and innovation;
• developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
• overseeing development of strategies to ensure quality control of products and services in the land sector;
• spearheading local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovation programmes; and
• initiating research and benchmark studies on best practices in lands matters.

How to Apply

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:

• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s
• diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of following documents during interviews:

• National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts; and
• Commission for University Education (CUE) Recognition/Equation Certificate for degrees, Diplomas or Certificates awarded by foreign universities/Institutions.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Commission staff. Public Service Commission does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 19th August 2025 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)