Productive Sector Policy Analyst Job. KIPPRA 2019
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Productive Sector Policy Analyst Job. KIPPRA 2019
Senior Policy Analyst (Productive Sector) Jobs, Economics Jobs, KIPPRA Jobs
HR/4/SPA/2018/14
KP/5
Ksh.128,994- 181,958 p.m.
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;
- Participating in 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;
- Collecting and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
- Updating 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
- Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to 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
- Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related social sciences;
- Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks;
- Computer Skills including relevant statistical packages;
- Minimum experience of three (3) years in Policy Research and Analysis;
- Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
- Minimum of three (3) 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
- Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
- Well- developed and practiced negotiating 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.
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