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Job Description/Requirements

• The Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) is a Professional Membership Association established by an Act of Parliament, the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya, Cap. 534 of the Laws of Kenya. The core mandate of the Institute is to promote the practice of good governance in both the private and public sectors.
• ICS has over the years been involved in various initiatives including research, publication, capacity building and advisory services in the area of governance. It is against this background that ICS is seeking to enhance its internal capacity by recruiting Research and Business Development Officer:

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Job Purpose:

The Research and Business Development Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing Institute’s research and business development programs and strategies.

Key Result Areas

• Development of research proposals, concepts notes and implementation of Research Projects.
• Develop policy briefs on governance, leadership and related areas.
• Write papers, prepare presentations, reports and research summaries for internal and external audience on governance.
• Provide support to facilitate strategy formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, review, communication and alignment.
• Engage key stakeholders in government, corporates sectors and other institutions on research collaborations and potential for business opportunities.
• Prepare and submit BIDS and expression of Interest to Institution on governance.
• Contribute as required to work on market research, re-modelling existing services, service model development and on implementing successful bids.
• Pursue opportunities and networks that may lead to expansion and new business.

Requirements

Educational/Professional Qualification

• Bachelors’ degree in Social Sciences, e.g. Economics, Statistics, Public Policy and Commerce from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications: Master’s in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years work experience with a successful track record of conducting and managing research and or business development.

Others

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel), Statistical Software Packages (SPSS and STATA) and Data Collection tools.

Competencies

Demonstrate skills in literature review, proposal writing, stakeholder / key expert interviews, data collection methods and report writing.

• Demonstrate outstanding administrative capability in the organization of the research services Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of the different sales approaches.
• Ability to create visually appealing and engaging bid presentations.
• Aptitude in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels
• Exceptionally persuasive with ability to present and convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of the different sales approaches.

Terms of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms, in line with the Institute’s Human Resource Policy. A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the terms of service for ICS Staff.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications (including scanned copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and updated detailed CV) in PDF format indicating current and expected salary to the following email address: jobs@ics.ke
Detailed Job Descriptions can be downloaded from our website: www.ics.ke
Applications should be received on or before close of business on Friday April 18, 2025, at 5.00 p.m.

ICS is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.