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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:
- Overseeing full implementation of various research and policy analysis work in the respective department in Institute for quality assurance and for purposes of ensuring the fulfillment of KIPPRA mandate;
Contributing in advising the government on policy issues related to medium term and long term strategic perspectives for social and economic development;
Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
Ensuring effective formulation of policies and strategies to guide the Institute's operations;
Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans and conduct semi and annual appraisals of staff in the department;
Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
Ensuring effective development and management of project plan, budgets and their implementation;
Providing inputs for Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures to ensuring full implementation of programmes in department;
Overseeing day to day work in the department;
Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders for the department's mandate, including policy makers and implementers, development partners and other research institutions;
Motivating staff in the department and ensuring teamwork as well as good working climate/environment;
Overseeing development of simulation and forecasting models;
Chairing dissemination seminars and meetings, Reviewing papers as per the Institute requirements;
Ensuring the department generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
Evaluating performance of staff in the department;
Conducting research and policy analysis to inform policy through publications in the form of discussion policy papers, conference papers, book chapters and journal articles with view to disseminate research findings to government and other economic agents;
Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals and book chapters to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels; and
Developing government's capacity in formulation of public policy by developing content and train public officers to equip them with the necessary skills.
Develop research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of InstituteDeveloping content and publish in peer reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and continue to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.
Job SpecificationFor 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;
Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
(Nine (9) years' relevant work experience;
(Minimum of Six (6) publications in peer Reviewed journals and book chapters;
Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers special papers as well as book chapters; and
Training in Modeling skills will be an added advantage;
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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