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Research & Innovation Officer Job Kisumu CPSB

Job Title: Research & Innovation Officer
Date Posted: 18/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Kisumu County Public Service Board
Industry: Project Management
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 16/10/2026

Project Management Jobs, Kisumu CPSB Jobs. Responsible for conducting research and data analysis, supporting policy and programme research, collecting and managing research data, interpreting findings, preparing research reports, and supporting innovation initiatives within the county. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Research Methodology, Economics, Public Policy, Project Management, or an equivalent field. The position is based in Kisumu and requires on-site work.

For appointment to this position a candidate must:

  • Be a citizen of Kenya;
  • Have served in a relevant office setting for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Hold a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Research Methodology, Economics, Public Policy, Project Management or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  •  Working knowledge of tools: – SPSS, STATA, R, E-views, Excel or its equivalent.
  • Training/certification in Research Methodology and data analysis/policy is an added advantage and
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The candidates should apply by downloading and filling application for employment form available on our website www.kisumu.go.ke or www.cpsb.kisumu.go.ke.
  • Hard copies of application for employment form, national ID, academic and professional certificates should be physically delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the undersigned, indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope to Kisumu County Public Service Board Offices, Okore Road Milimani during working hours
  • Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by the Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing Institutions to the Board.

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