Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, standards, procedures and programmes on crime research;
2. Ensuring quality assurance of crime research;
3. Undertaking capacity building of researchers on quality research processes;
4. Coordinating the carrying out of coordinated research into, and evaluating the impact of, programmes pursued by the agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice;
5. Coordinating the collation of all crime-related data;
6. Coordinating the carrying out of research into any criminal activity and in particular: crime causation and prevention; group or culture-related crimes; socio-political and economic causes of criminal behavior including drug trafficking, peddling or addiction; the modus operandi of persons engaged in any criminal activity; and juvenile delinquency;
7. Coordinating the 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;
8. Coordinating the carrying out of research into the efficacy and adequacy of criminal investigation and prosecution agencies, the penal system and treatment of criminal offenders;
9. Coordinating the preparation of crime research reports;
10. Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research recommendations;
11. Liaising with any other research bodies engaged in the pursuit of similar or related research functions;
12. Planning and budgeting for the Directorate; and
13. Overseeing risk mitigation in the Directorate.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director or in comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice,
3. Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
4. Master’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
5. PhD in Statistics, Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration from a recognized institution;
6. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Minimum of Four (4) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters;
8. Minimum of six (6) published research papers or reports;
9. Proficiency in computer application;
10. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Senior Management Course Certificate
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
• Membership of a relevant professional body