Research & Fiscal Policy Intern at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose:

• To enable the intern to acquire on-the-job skills while supporting the team under Research and Fiscal Policy section at KAM in carrying out their day-to-day research and policy advocacy functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: -
•  Support the Research and Fiscal Policy Section of KAM in running their day-to-day operational activities including conducting research and data analysis.
•  Assist to key in data under the duty remission programme and filing of applications.
•  Support in the compilation of manufacturing industry data for use in bi-monthly research reports, manufacturing barometers and policy trackers.
•  Updating KAM database for manufacturing indicators.
•  Support in responding to requests for information from members and other stakeholders with regard to research and fiscal policy matters.
•  Assist in the section’s research initiatives by retrieval of relevant documents, data entry and other logistical support to research as may be given by the Manager/ Officer.
•  Newspaper review of issues relevant to manufacturers.
•  Making follow-up with members in case of a survey, or request for meetings, seminars, or workshops.
•  Taking notes during meetings, seminars and workshops.
•  Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
•  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive from time to time.

Qualifications

•  Degree in economics or international business or research and statistics and related discipline.
•  Attachment experience preferably in data collection and analysis.

Personal attributes:

•  Must demonstrate good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision and meet targets and deadlines.
•  Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and switch between different tasks as required.
•  Report writing and presentation skills.
•  Team player and enthusiastic.
•  Keen attention to detail