Research Officer at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for carrying out research on economic, business and political trends, do data analysis, drafting policy briefs, sector position papers and editing all publications for the organization in support of fact based advocacy initiatives at KAM.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following;
• Conducting research on political, economic and business issues particularly those affecting the business environment for the industry,
• Write, edit and publish Policy Briefs, Economic Updates, Intelligence reports, Position Papers, Research
• Publications, among others;
• Review the County and National budget processes and inform members on a timely basis for their input;
• Provide technical support and input to inform KAM’s effective participation in budget forums and influence budget policy. This includes tracking and documenting the process and its outcomes;
• Develop draft sector positions on various issues for validation by the sector members;
• Editing KAM research, policy and advocacy publications;
• Preparing a Policy Tracker, barometer and economic updates;
• Do data collection and analysis on members’ concerns and general economic trends;
• Carry out market and economic surveys;
• Prepare the KAM manufacturing priority agenda (MPA) in conjunction with the research team;
• Support the preparation of the manufacturing survey and related reports;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor or the head of unit or the CEO.