Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Productive Sector (Productive Sector Division) at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Leading the delivery of research-oriented outputs as per set targets
• Leading and providing technical advice in public policy research and analysis to stakeholders
• Spearheading resource mobilization and implementation of the contracted projects
• Overseeing effective dissemination of research outputs
• Steering quality control processes of research outputs
• Managing partnerships and collaborative research with stakeholders
• Guiding on improving performance, efficiency, and impact of Department functions
• Managing corporate consultation, public participation, and stakeholder engagement in the Institute’s programs and policies
• Guiding risk management, ensuring robust systems for accountability, business continuity, and internal controls
• Steering the implementation of corporate governance principles, corruption prevention strategies, and adherence to relevant national policies and directives
• Overseeing staff motivation, teamwork, and a culture of ethical practices, good governance, and continuous improvement
• Leading, supervising, coaching, mentoring, and facilitating staff training to build a high-performing and motivated team
• Leading in timely preparation, implementation, monitoring, and review of annual work plans, budgets, and performance management frameworks for the department, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s strategic plan and performance contract
• Overseeing the development and review of the Department’s procurement and assets disposal plans in line with approved budgets and institutional policies
• Guiding department meetings to provide strategic direction, coordinate activities, monitor progress on set objectives, and ensure timely decision-making and accountability in line with the Institute’s mandate
• Overseeing the timely and efficient implementation of the Department’s work plans
• Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and research institutions
• Supervising the formulation and review of public policies and strategies
• Coordinating and monitor the implementation of work plans and contracted projects
• Overseeing all research outputs from the Department to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mandate and strategic objectives
• Coordinating the Department’s dissemination activities and calendar
• Overseeing project planning, budgeting, and implementation within the Department
• Coordinating the execution of 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
• Coordinating knowledge management and data management activities for the Institute

Job Specification

Qualifications

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director 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 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 social sciences from a recognized institution
• PhD 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 Environmental Studies or related social sciences from a recognized institution
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Minimum of Four (4) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters
• Minimum of six (6) published research papers or reports

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
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results