Principal Research Officer

• Carry out research and analysis on policy issues and tender informed technical advice to the LGFC;

• Produce well researched technical advice for the directorate of research and policy analysis as a basis for formulating advice on all matters concerning the sharing of revenue between the central and local governments

• Liaise with other MDAs to develop cross- sectoral plans and programs

• Develop analytical strategic options and guidelines pertaining to the promotion and enforcement of LGFC programs in LGs;

• Monitor and evaluate the successes of policy implementation in LGs and give appropriate recommendations for evidence based future approaches;

• Conduct statistical and applied research to keep the LGFC abreast of issues at hand;

• Evaluate and undertake periodic review of the implementation of policies and accomplishments within the LGFC to ascertain their workability mode;

• Collect and analyze data on various projects within the LGFC with a view of establishing relevant information that facilitate improved implementation; 

• Generate issues for research and related concept notes for the department for presentation to technical committees

• Generate issues for research and policy committee of the Commission

• Provide Secretariat services to the Research and Policy Committee of the Commission.

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized Institution from a recognized institution;

• A Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, or MBA, MPA with a bias in Economics, from a recognized Institution

Experience

• Must have six (6) years of working experience in the area of research, data analysis and management, three (3) of which must have been at a Senior Level, in a Public or a reputable organization;

Competencies

Technical

• Must have knowledge on Fiscal decentralization

• Understand Intergovernmental fiscal issues

• Possess Monitoring and evaluation Skills

• Understand Public Sector Reform

• Must have knowledge on Revenue enhancement

• Possess Strategic Planning and Budgeting Skills

• Knowledgeable in analytical reviews performance reviews/assessment studies

• and project implementation reviews

• Must have Research skills

• Possess Report writing skills

• Ability to analyze policy, write reports and Policy Briefs

• Computer literate

• Self-driven and demonstrated ability to achieve results

• Effective communication

• Time Management

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to organize and lead a winning Team

• Ethics and Integrity

• Able to mentor and supervise staff

• Attention to detail

• Be able to communicate effectively

• Must be able to effectively manage time

• Entry Age: 35-45 Years