Principal Policy Analyst – Macroeconomics Job. KIPPRA 2019

Principal Policy Analyst – Macroeconomics Job. KIPPRA 2019

Principal Policy Analyst (Macroeconomics) Jobs, Economics Jobs, KIPPRA Jobs

Ref: HR/4/PPA/2018/06
Grade: KP/4
Basic Salary Scale Ksh.147,181 -207,612 p.m.
Department: Productive Sector Department
Supervisor: Deputy Director Productive Sector Department

Summary

To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, round tables and workshops/ Conferences

Responsibilities

  • 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;
  • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports have individual targets that also need to be reported
  • 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.
  • Any other activities assigned to him/her by the HOD or Executive Director.
  • To participate in the Institutes’ committee arrangements as directed by the Executive Director

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • PhD in Economics, or related social sciences;
  • Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences;
  • Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences;
  • Computer Skills including statistical packages;
  • Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks;
  • Six (6) years’ experience in a Research organization;
  • 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; and
  • Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage.

Attributes

  • Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people
  • The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and to broker strong strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders
  • Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
  • Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Well developed coaching & mentoring skills

How to Apply

All applications to be addressed to:

The Executive Director,

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,

Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,

P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square,

Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951

Nairobi, Kenya.

All Email applications to be sent to: careers@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach the Institute, not later than close of business on Monday 13TH May 2019 at 17:00 hrs

Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.