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  • Posted: Mar 13, 2018
    Deadline: Mar 29, 2018
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    The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the national and the county governments, and among the county governments. FUNCTIONS OF CRA The functions of the Commiss...
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    Director Research & Knowledge Management

    SCALE – CRA 2

    Reporting to the Deputy Commission Secretary/DCEO, the job holder will be responsible for driving independent research to continually build and update the stock of knowledge needed by the Commission’s directorates responsible for implementing it’s constitutional mandate as envisioned in the CRA Act.

    Main Duties And Responsibilities:

    • Ensure preparation and execution of annual research program of the Commission. Research Programs shall have clear links with the Commission’s broader mandate and be synchronized such that research outputs are ready on time for realization of other mandates.
    • Develop suites of modelling for policy simulation and forecasting, design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting including, macroeconomic modelling and forecasting.
    • Offer support to the CRA team by contributing to policy notes, studies and reports on a wide range of issues and specifically on fiscal policies, tax spending, equity, natural resource revenue management, economic diversification, productivity and fiscal decentralization.
    • Oversee the preparation of the Directorate’s budget and implementation of the financial plan for inclusion in the Commission’s budgetary cycle.
    • Champion the development of internal capacity within the Commission for collection or acquisition and management of data bases relevant for discourse on devolution and fiscal decentralization.
    • Seek out, establish and nurture the Commissions participation in relevant local, regional and global research network.
    • Propose and manage the Commissions round of technical presentations.
    • Propose and implement production of periodic publications such as journals, articles and policy briefs that are instrumental in growing and consolidating the Commission’s profile within the devolution space.
    • Prepare Commission papers on topical issues, analytical findings as may be required from time to time.
    • Provide leadership and management of the Research Team of the Commission.

    Academic Qualifications:

    • A PhD in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University.

    Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

    • At least five (5) years’ post PhD experience in a reputable organization, preferably in a research role.
    • At least five (5) years of work experience in supervisory role.
    • At least ten publications in refereed Journals.
    • Demonstrated track record in producing user friendly written outputs.
    • A good understanding of econometrics and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as STATA/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
    • Knowledge and experience in development arena – Ability to understand policy making process, distil operationally relevant recommendations for stakeholders.
    • Policy Dialogue Skills: Ability to identify assess and engage policy issues and play an active role in dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders.
    • Lead and innovate – Develops innovative solutions, to entrench devolution.
    • Demonstrable ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
    • Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills and result oriented and ability to work under pressure.
    • Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills.

     

    Method of Application

    Application for the position of ___ (insert appropriate position)

    To The Commission Secretary

    Commission On Revenue Allocation
    14 Riverside Drive
    Grosvenor Block
    P.O. BOX 1310 – 00200
    NAIROBI.

    Note the following changes in the designations:

    Assistant Director, Research (Macro/Micro) changes to Manager, Research (Macro/Micro) (CRA 4)

    Assistant Director, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis changes to Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis (CRA 4)

    If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send a secured copy of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials. You should also give the names of three (3) referees who must be familiar with your previous work and academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

    Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Thursday

    29th March 2018 at 5.00 pm.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement, then consider your application unsuccessful.

    The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer

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