Principal Policy Analyst, Social Sector at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Full time

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:

  • Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
Participating in enhancing the Institute's networks and partnerships;
Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
Developing policy-oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute's mandate;
Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
Assuring quality of research outputs;
Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
Supervising young professionals' research activities;
Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute; and

Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor's degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
Master's 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;
Six (6) years' relevant work experience;
Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
Training in Modelling 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;
Strategic management skills;
Problem-solving skills;
Conflict management skills;
Communication skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Organizational skills;
Negotiation skills;
Team building; and
Analytical skills.

Behavioral competencies/Attributes

Critical thinking;
Strategic thinking;
Ability to work under pressure;
Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking.

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