Director Research, Policy Analysis and Analytics

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Research, Policy Analysis and Analytics PSC 5 or a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration or equivalent and rfelevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body, where applicable ;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level entail:

• Overseeing research initiatives focused on identifying and analyzing emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in public service management.
• Spearheading the development and design of data collection instruments.
• Analyzing data collection processes and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Disseminating research findings and their implications for decision-making.
• Steering research activities to inform policy development.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of a database of relevant statistics and research findings.
• Analyzing the impact of research findings on existing and proposed policies and programs on service delivery.
• Validating the policy briefs for publication and dissemination.
• Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.