Senior Research Officer - 5 Posts

The appointment shall be Permanent Pensionable The officer at this level will report to Principal Research Officer

 Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing and implementing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research and analysis;
• Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
• Collating all crime-related data;
• Carrying out research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behaviour including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency;
• Carrying out research into deviations from the criminal justice system with a view to increasing the awareness and responsibility of the community in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
• Carrying out research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders;
• Preparing crime research reports;
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and
• Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Social Science disciplines (such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science), Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where  applicable and in good standing;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.