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

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Undertaking public policy research and analysis to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mandate, quality standards, and strategic objectives
• Informing technical advice, input, and policy options to stakeholders in public policy research and analysis
• Organizing the formulation, review, and evaluation of public policies, strategies, and reforms
• Organizing effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and other research institutions
• Preparing dissemination activities to enhance visibility and policy uptake of research findings
• Undertaking project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Undertaking data analysis, and information-sharing activities to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
• Preparing quarterly, annual, and donor reports in line with performance contracting and accountability frameworks

Job Specification

Qualifications

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of Six (6) years, three of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Policy Analyst I or in comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Information Systems (GIS), 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.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, GIS, Engineering, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Governance and Public Management, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Law, Public Finance, Political Economy or related field from a recognized institution .
• Proficiency in data analytics
• Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages such as Stata, R, Python or similar, and working knowledge of databases

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

• Supervisory skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Team building skills