Assistant Director, Information Management

 VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/6/2/2026 Assistant Director, Information Management (NCRC GRADE 4) One (1) Post.

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Information Management Job Descriptions

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Initiating the development, implementation and review of Information Management policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines;
2. Ensuring efficient and effective management of records;

• Initiating appraisal and disposal of files, documents and other records in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;

1. Interpreting Information Management policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines;
2. Initiating deployment, redeployment and utilization of records and information management staff in the Centre;
3. Providing technical advice on records management;

• Enhancing audit trails to track the use and location of records;
• Ensuring conducive environment for records and documents;

1. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance;
2. Ensuring maintenance of an institutional repository;
3. Ensuring maintenance of documentation procedures for closure of records during mergers and separations;

• Ensuring the vetting process of records and information personnel;
• Ensuring compliance to Government security levels of information

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Information Management Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

1. Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Principal Information Management Officer or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science and Records Management, Information Management, Library and   Information   Sciences,   Business   Information   Technology,

Information Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Management, Library and Information Sciences, Business Information Technology, Information Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

1. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable;
2. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
3. Proficiency in computer applications; and

• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for these positions shall apply through NCRC recruitment portal which is accessible through recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke. All applications should reach the Centre on or before 2nd March 2026 latest by

5.00 PM. East African Time, for more information visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke

The        Successful           candidates          will         be           required               to           submit   the               following documents;

1. a) Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
2. b) Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. c) Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. d) Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The  self  declaration  form,  Ethics  and  Anti-Corruption  Commission  (EACC) should indicate the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.