Principal Planning Officer Job NCRC

Principal Planning Officer Job

VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/4/8/2025: Principal Planning Officer (NCRC4) One (1) Post.

The appointment shall be Permanent and Pensionable. The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Monitoring the implementation of the Department’s budgets;
• Drafting policy position papers on pertinent strategic issues at the Centre;
• Preparing institutional work plans and budget in collaboration with other departments;
• Preparing implementation reports;
• Participating in the alignment of the Centre’s strategies, annual budget,plans and policies with the National Development Goals;
• Participating in the development of the Centre’s Strategic Plan;
• Participating in the development of the Centre’s performance contract and guiding its implementation;
• Monitoring the implementation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan;
• Preparing Centre’s performance reports;
• Initiating Centre’s development Master-plan;
• Providing technical support on project/programme design and development;
• Developing monitoring and evaluation tools for programmes and projects;
• Designing and developing surveys for projects/programmes monitoring and evaluation;
• Undertaking programmes/projects monitoring and evaluation;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Management course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.

The Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;

• Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100 NAIROBI

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.