Background: Pursuant to its determination to create a favorable environment for investments to thrive, the Government of Kenya enacted the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008 being an Act of Parliament to prohibit trade in counterfeit goods.
The Act establishes the Anti-Counterfeit Agency for the purposes of
(a) enlightening and informing the public on matters relating to counterfeits;
(b) combating counterfeiting trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in Kenya;
(c) devising and promoting training programmes on combating counterfeits;
(d) co-coordinating with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.
Job Description
The Chief Research Officer is responsible to the Assistant Director, Research and will inter alia:-
prepare the operational work plans and budget for the division;
Prepare research papers and proposals;
carry out research, analysis and reporting;
disseminate research findings through publications and presentations at local and international fora;
organize and conduct training of officers in research;
prepare implementation reports;
generate and identify research intelligence to inform policy; and
perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Job Specifications
The person must have:-
a Master’s degree in Science, Social Science, Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Social Science, Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
served for at least six (6) years in the grade of Senior Research Officer OR seven (7) years in a comparable position;
demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability;
a certificate in research packages from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in data analysis
attended a senior management course from a recognized institution; and
must be a member of a relevant recognized professional body
How to Apply
Applicants to attach copies of professional, academic certificates, national identification card and other testimonials.
The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers.
In addition, applicants must attach copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Criminal Investigations Department.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Applications should be hand delivered or through post marked with clear reference to reach the undersigned by 31st July 2015 at 4.30 pm.
The Executive Director/CEO
Anti-Counterfeit Agency
Telposta Towers, 4th floor
P.O. Box 47771 GPO 00100
Nairobi
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.