Deputy Director, Capacity Building at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
1 month ago
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Coordinating all training activities for key stakeholders;
Developing and implementing capacity building strategy and policies;
Fundraising for capacity building programmes;
Coordinating all capacity building activities;
Coordinating the preparation of annual capacity building programmes;
Organizing seminars, conferences and symposia;
Liaising with research Institutions and other organizations on capacity building matters;
Developing, marketing and implementing training curriculum for the Institute;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Overseeing full implementation and development of capacity building programs in public policy and other areas of interest to the Institute;
Provide advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve capacity building in the Institute;
Developing, market and implement training curriculum for the Institute;
Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
Formulating policies and strategies to guide the Institute’s operations in capacity building;
Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for capacity building programs;
Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
Ensuring effective development of capacity building projects, plans, budgets and the implementation;
Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures;
Providing technical leadership in department capacity building programs;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Enforcing the quality control processes as Established by the Institute;
Overseeing day to day work in the department;
Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working environment;
Ensuring the department generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
Evaluating performance of staff in the department; and
Developing government’s capacity in formulation of public policy by developing content and train public officers to equip them with the necessary skills.
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution
(Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution
PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution
Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience;
Minimum of six (6) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;
Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
Leadership skills
Negotiation skills (including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects)
People management skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Presentation skills
Modelling skills
Project management skills
Behavioral competencies and attributes
Adaptability;
Innovative;
Critical thinking;
Strategic thinking;
Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.
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