Senior Policy Analyst, Gender & Special Groups(Gender & Special Groups Division) at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Supervising public policy analysis and providing public policy advice to government
• Organizing capacity building activities for government officers and other stakeholders
• Coordinating collection, integration and analysis of large, datasets for purposes of relevant, objective public policy research
• Coordinating mentorship, guidance, and capacity building of staff to enhance technical skills and professional growth
• Supervising performance management of staff
• 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
• Maintaining 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 nine (9) years’ three of which should have been at the grade of Policy Analyst 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, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition and dietetics, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Finance, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Information Systems, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition and dietetics, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Finance, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of one (1) publication in peer reviewed journal, book or book chapter;
• Minimum of two (2) published research papers or reports.
• 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:

• Analytical skills
• Management and supervisory skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Team building skills