Key Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Chairperson of the Governing Council, The Director shall:

Be the Accounting Officer of the Centre;
Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
Manage the day-to-day affairs of the Centre and in particular for the implementation of the policies and programs in relation to Crime Research and Management; 
Spearhead the development and implementation of Performance Contract for the Centre;
Oversee the preparation of the annual budgets and work plan and establish proper internal controls;
Oversee the mobilization of resources from the government, development partners, private sector and other stakeholders to meet the mandate of the Centre;
Institutionalize a framework for designing and implementation of Crime Research; 
Advise the Governing Council on all policies and strategies related to Crime Research;
Responsible for the execution and communication of the Governing Council’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Ensure that the Centre has an effective management structure including a succession plan;
Ensure that all Governing Council papers are accurately written, relevant and availed to its members in good time;
Serve as the link between the Governing Council and the Management;
Responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the Centre;
Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Governing Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
Oversee maintenance and compliance with Quality Management Systems;
Responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the Centre’s corporate image;
Spearhead the development of a national crime research ecosystem;
Organize and manage staff;
Coordinate institutionalization of effective governance structures; 
Advise the Cabinet Secretary on all matters pertaining to Crime Research and Management; and
Foster local and international partnerships with institutions of research and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Social Sciences from a recognizedinstitution;
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Skills and competencies 

Leadership skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal relationship skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills; 
Communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to mobilize resources;
Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
Excellent administrative capabilities.