Policy Analyst, Capacity Building at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

• Reference HR/7/PACB/2021/36
• Job Grade KIP 6
• Basic Salary Scale KES 104,080 – 146,814 per month

Position Summary

Undertake assignments and provide technical advisory on public policy formulation and execution of public policy capacity building programs to build capacity of government of Kenya, private sector on matters of public policy. Executing capacity building agenda for stakeholders, developing and implementing the capacity development strategy, and to continuously undertake monitor and evaluate the implementation of capacity building programs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Promoting capacity building program for the Institute;
• Participating in developing and reviewing the Institute capacity building strategy and policy;
• Participating in conducting stakeholder capacity building needs assessment;
• Developing training manuals and materials;
• Establishing and manage the repository for training manuals and materials;
• Coordinating the capacity building activity in the Institute;
• Participating in Monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building programs;
• Develop partnership agreements in capacity building with key stakeholders;
• Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships especially in capacity building;
• 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 policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; and
• Developing content and publish in peer reviewing journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Supervisory skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Presentation skills; and
• Training and modeling skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
• Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
• Critical thinking; and
• Strategic thinking