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:
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
1. Development of research proposals, concept notes and implementation of Research Projects.
2. Develop policy briefs on governance, leadership and related areas.
3. Write papers, prepare presentations, reports and research summaries for internal and external
audiences on governance.
4. Provide support to facilitate strategy formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
review, communication and alignment.
5. Engage key stakeholders in government, corporate sectors and other institutions on research
collaborations and potential for business opportunities.
6. Prepare and submit BIDS and expression of Interest to the Institution on governance.
7. Contribute as required to work on market research, re-modelling existing services, service
model development and on implementing successful bids.
8. Pursue opportunities and networks that may lead to expansion and new business.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Professional Qualification
Bachelor’s 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.
CPS Governance Centre +254 734 603 173
Kilimanjaro Road, Upper Hill +254 792 167 185
P. O. Box 46935-00100
Nairobi, Kenya www.ics.ke [email protected]
+254 792 164 772
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.
1. Demonstrate outstanding administrative capability in the organization of the research services
Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
2. Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of the different sales approaches.
3. Ability to create visually appealing and engaging bid presentations.
4. Aptitude in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels
5. Exceptionally persuasive with ability to present and convey complex ideas clearly.
6. 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.
Method of Application
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: [email protected]
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 5.00p.m.
