National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) aims to research the etiology of crime and crime prevention. Its core role is to conduct studies and report findings to government ministries responsible for criminal justice in an effort to inform policy-making and planning. NCRC aims to provide quality research that is data-driven to support efforts against crime and contribute towards a secure society.

Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience - 8 years
Location - Nairobi
Job Field - Research 

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research;
• Ensure quality assurance of crime research;
• Undertake capacity building of researchers on quality research processes;
• Carrying out coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
• Collation of 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 of 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;
• Participating in Monitoring and Evaluating implementation of research recommendations; and
• Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions.

Minimum Qualifications and Experiences

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science in the following disciplines such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in the Humanities and Social Science in the following disciplines Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law and Political Science, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution in Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership skills;
• nnovative 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.