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Job Title: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICER, JOB GRADE KDC 6

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Development Corporation (KDC)

Closes: 16 Apr 2024

Applications for this opportunity have closed.

Job Description

The Research and Innovation Officer will oversee the implementation of efficient approaches in research, policy development, and the coordination of innovative initiatives throughout the Corporation, aiming to fulfill KDC's objectives effectively.

Job Responsibilities

- Undertake research and translate findings into policy briefs to enhance service improvement

- Participate in assessing the impact of the Corporation’s decisions

- Identify and implement business process re-engineering initiatives

- Engage in research activities, feasibility studies, and baseline surveys to inform planning strategies and prioritize areas

- Identify research opportunities in sectors crucial for Kenya’s Vision 2030

- Conduct research on emerging trends and business models in DFIs, advising management accordingly

- Analyze research data, disseminate findings, and implement project activities

- Identify viable innovations/projects for funding

- Maintain a database of potential research collaborators

- Catalog and document relevant research findings

- Profile products/services in line with AADFI standards, especially in risk and credit management

- Assess industries and sectors for potential enterprise establishment

- Contribute to departmental reports and budget preparation

- Provide input for innovative strategies leveraging technology


Job Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Strategic Management, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution

Proficiency in computer applications

Compliance with the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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