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

Position Summary

To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, roundtable meetings and workshops/ Conferences.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in developing and Reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and Policy;
• Identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
• Coordinating implementation of client work;
• Participating in coordinating collaborative research activities with other partners;
• Participating in organizing national and regional conferences;
• Participating in drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership agreements;
• Managing and maintaining contracts related to partnership activities;
• Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in extending and enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals, and book
• 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;
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying areas of collaboration;
• 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 internationallevels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge in resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations;
• Strong presentation writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects;
• Project management skills;
• Computer Skills including statistical packages;
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills,
• Organizational skills,
• Team building skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Training and modelling skills
• Computer skills (including statistical packages)

Competencies/ Attributes

• Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people.
• Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps.
• Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills. 6. Excellent problem-solving skills.