DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANNING (RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CONSULTANCY), KASNEB GRADE 3, (1 POST)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANNING (RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CONSULTANCY),
KASNEB GRADE 3, (1 POST)- HRM/RBD/DDRIC/1/2026

(a) Job specification
Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the holder of the above position will be responsible for:
(i) Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB;
(ii) Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
(iii) Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
(iv) Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
(v) Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
(vi) Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
(vii) Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
(viii) Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
(iii) Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
(iv) Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
(v) Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
(vi) A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
(vii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

(c) Key competencies and skills
(i) Good interpersonal and communication skills;
(ii) Report writing skills;
(iii) Strong situational analysis capability;
(iv) Attention to detail and critical thinking;
(v) Innovative skills;
(vi) Analytical skills; and
(vii) Digital literacy skills.

Please note that:
(i) Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.
(ii) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to present the originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview.
(iii) The job descriptions and specifications are available on the KASNEB website.
(iv) A candidate applying for more than one position is encouraged to list the positions in their application letter in order of preference.
(v) It is a criminal offence to present forged or falsified certificates or documents.
(vi) Successful candidates (those appointed to the advertised positions) shall be required to submit the following documents prior to the issuance of the offer of appointment, in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the email address ceo@kasneb.or.ke attaching certified copies of: curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card and testimonials. Provide in your detailed curriculum vitae the names and contact addresses of three (3) referees. The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 23 February 2026. The application letter must clearly indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed
to:

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA

KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. Individuals from marginalized and minority communities, women, youth and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who are persons with disabilities are required to submit a copy of a valid NCPWD Membership Card, where applicable.