Senior Research Analysts

Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Organized Crime Research

     i.         Developing and reviewing of organized crime research policies and programmes.

    ii.         Carrying out research and analysis on organized crime patterns and networks.

  iii.         Validating organized crime data sets and analytical outputs.

  iv.         Preparing of high-level organized crime research reports.

    v.         Providing technical advisory and support services on organized crime research.

  vi.         Supporting development of specialized research methodologies.

 vii.         Strengthening research collaboration and partnerships.

viii.         Monitoring quality and relevance of organized crime research outputs.

Conventional and Emerging Crime

     i.         Coordinating research initiatives on conventional and emerging crimes.

    ii.         Providing expert technical input to crime prevention strategies.

  iii.         Preparing of research publications and briefs.

  iv.         Undertaking thematic crime studies and analytical reviews.

    v.         Developing and maintaining of crime databases.

  vi.         Undertaking policy formulation with evidence-based research.

 vii.         Strengthening stakeholder research collaborations.

viii.         Monitoring emerging crime trends and risks.

Monitoring and Evaluation Research

     i.         Coordinating evaluation research on criminal justice programmes.

    ii.         Undertaking impact assessments and outcome evaluations.

  iii.         Reviewing evaluation tools and methodologies.

  iv.         Monitoring implementation of evaluation recommendations.

    v.         Preparing consolidated evaluation research reports.

  vi.         Providing technical guidance on programme effectiveness.

 vii.         Supporting evidence based programme improvement.

viii.         Strengthening evaluative research partnerships.

Public Awareness and Partnerships

i.         Coordinating dissemination of research findings to stakeholders.

ii.         Preparing of crime advisories and policy briefs.

iii.         Supporting design and implementation of awareness programmes.

iv.         Monitoring stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms.

v.         Strengthening collaborative partnerships.

vi.         Supporting evaluation of public awareness outcomes.

vii.         Coordinating stakeholder forums and workshops.

viii.         Enhancing visibility of research outputs.

Capacity Building

i.         Coordinating development and implementation of training programmes.

ii.         Supporting curriculum development and review.

iii.         Coordinating research exchange initiatives.

iv.         Supporting institutional research capacity initiatives.

v.         Ensuring compliance with training standards and protocols.

vi.         Supporting monitoring and evaluation of training outcomes.

vii.         Assisting in development of resource mobilization proposals.

viii.         Promoting use of research outputs in training programmes.

Applicants may be deployed to any of the above functional areas

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i.         Cumulative service period of nine (9) years, three of which should have been at the grade of Research Analyst or in comparable position;

ii.         Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution;

iii.         Master's degree in Social Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Political Science, Crime, Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution;

iv.         Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

v.         Minimum of one (1) publication in peer reviewed journal, book or book chapter;

vi.         Minimum of two (2) published research papers or reports;

vii.         Proficiency in data analytics; and

viii.         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
• Publications in Peer-reviewed journals articles,books and book chapters (Upload a list of Publications)