Assistant Director, Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition and Dietetics Division) at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinating the delivery of research-oriented outputs as per set targets
• Coordinating technical advisory in public policy research and analysis to stakeholders
• Coordinating resource mobilization and implementation of the contracted projects
• Organizing effective dissemination of research outputs
• Promoting quality control processes of research outputs
• Promoting partnerships and collaborative research with stakeholders
• Reviewing performance, efficiency, and impact of Department functions and provide guidance on improvements
• Coordinating corporate consultation, public participation, and stakeholder engagement in the Institute’s programs and policies
• Supervising risk management, ensuring robust systems for accountability, business continuity, and internal controls
• Putting in place corporate governance principles, corruption prevention strategies, and adherence to relevant national policies and directives
• Promoting staff motivation, teamwork, and a culture of ethical practices, good governance, and continuous improvement
• Supervising annual work plans, budgets, and performance management frameworks for the department, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s strategic plan and performance contract
• Organizing timely and efficient implementation of the Department’s work plans
• Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and research institutions
• Reviewing of public policies and strategies
• Implementing work plans and contracted projects
• Reviewing all research outputs from the Department to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mandate and strategic objectives
• Organizing the Department’s dissemination activities and calendar
• Undertaking project planning, budgeting, and implementation within the Department
• Executing partnership activities in line with the Institute’s priorities
• Reviewing the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for management, the Board, performance contracting, and donors

Job Specification

Qualifications 

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Policy Analyst or in comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science , Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Public Finance, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution. or related social sciences from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science , Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Public Finance, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution. or related social sciences from a recognized institution
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
• Minimum of three (3) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters
• Minimum of four (4) published research papers or reports
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Strategic management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in economic modelling
• Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software
• Presentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team building skills