Principal Policy Analyst- Productive at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

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