2. PURPOSE
To provide comprehensive research and administrative support to the Officer in Charge of Systems and Procedures Officer in all matters relating to coordination of policy development, implementation and reporting.
2. DIMENSIONS
Financial: Nil
Staff: Nil
Others: To provide assistance to the Officer In Charge of Systems and Procedures and Director Research & Development to conduct high level research or any other tasks as instructed by the Police Executives through ACP Policy and Planning, from time to time. This position is a PC06 position and he/she should work closely with a PC07 Research Officer.
3. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
a) Effective design, coordinate and conduct policy – relevant research on other aspects of Law & Order, Justice Sector, as agreed by the Director – Law & Order, Justice Sector, and with a likely focus on exclusion issues.
b) Proper administration and development, implementation and evaluation of research projects.
c) Effective design, coordinate and conduct policy – relevant research and development phase of new projects to ensure the project meets with clients’ expectations.
d) Ensure compliance with Constabulary Standing Orders.
4. MAJOR DUTIES
a) Conduct research and coordinate to influence policies and practices of governments, NGOs, with particular focus on Law & Order, Justice Sector peace building Form OD2.7
b) Collect, analyze and collate respective sector unit performance reports on a periodic, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual basis;
c) Advice and guide concerned divisions and directorates on policy development including strategic plans to be aligned with Corporate Plan, National Coordination Mechanism (Law & Order, Justice Sector), National Strategic Plan and MTDP;
d) Develop and maintain relations with key stakeholders and interlocutors in order to build networks.
e) Write research reports designed to influence the policy and practice to peace builders and of others with an influence on the prospects for peace.
5. NATURE AND SCOPE
The position is within RPNGC Policy and Planning Division and reports to the Director – Research and Development through the Senior Policy Systems and Procedures Officers. The position reports on operational activities, specifically on the policing systems and procedures issues and concurrent developments. The position may report to other Activity Managers across the Constabulary.
5.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP
(a) Internal
The Research Officer reports to the Director through Senior Systems and Procedures Officer and provides researched data reports, information and support to the team members and supervisors on the policing issues. The position requires the incumbent to establish working relationship and dialogue with the counterparts.
(b) External
On request by the supervisors liaise with Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of CIS, relevant Government Department and Agencies for information and data gatherings.
5.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT
a) The position is administrative and is located in Police Headquarters however, when required, official visits to government agencies within and outside of National Capital District relating to the job is evitable.
6. GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
a) Rules/procedures
The position is guided by the following guidelines and legislation
b) Decision
c) Recommendations
7. CHALLENGES
a) Ensure quality Research findings and maintaining compliance with modern requires technique and skills.
b) High level of communication with stakeholders in providing administrative support and promoting service is a challenge to the sector in terms of policy planning, establishing sector priorities and implementation against scarcity of resource and reporting.
8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
(a) Qualifications
Must hold a first degree in Public Policy, Politics, Admin, Development Planning & Administration, Legal Studies or Social Science.
(b) Knowledge
Must be knowledgeable in:
(c) Skills
(d) Work Experience
Full Time
hours weekly
English
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