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  • Posted: Sep 5, 2022
    Deadline: Sep 13, 2022
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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

    MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Ensure preparation and execution of annual research program of the Commission.
    • Research Programs shall have clear linkages with the Commission’s broader mandate and be synchronized such that research outputs are well thought out,articulate, relevant and on time in order to support the Commission’s policy proposals and recommendations.
    • 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, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive experience in policy analysis, economic modeling, and research.
    • At least five (5) years’ post PhD experience in a reputable organization, with demonstrable supervisory role.
    • At least five 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 with effective interpersonal skills

    Method of Application

    For position of Director Research, those who applied earlier need not apply as they will be considered along with the new applicants.
    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.

    Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted to provide clearance from the following  institutions: Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, 
    Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board and Credit  Reference Bureau.
    You may visit our website www.cra.go.ke for complete details of the application.
    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 before close  of business on Tuesday 13th September, 2022 at 5PM as follows:
    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.

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