Jobs at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

• Job Title: Director, Corporate Services (One position)
• Reference HR/7/DCS/2021/12
• Job Grade KIP 2
• Basic Salary Scale KES 271,411 – 382,848 per month
• Directorate Corporate Services
• Supervisor Executive Director

Position Summary

Head the Directorate of Corporate Services and oversee the Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Corporate Communications, and Information Communication Technology management in the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Overseeing the Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Corporate Communications and Information Communication Technology management in th Institute;
• Formulating, interpreting, and implementing human resource, finance, corporate communications, and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programs;
• Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under the above departments;
• Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity management of the Directorate;
• Responsible for the implementation of the Institute’s resolutions on matters affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;
• Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and budgets;
• Responsible for teamwork and collaboration among the various departments under his or her supervision;
• Coordinate the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human Resource Board committees;
• Ensuring efficient, effective, professional, and sustainable human resource and administrative systems within the Institute; and
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the respective departments.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters of Business Administration degree or in any of the following fields; Human
• Resource Management, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience eight (8) should be at management level;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulative from a
• recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Computer application skills
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Mentoring skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Management skills;
• Problem-solving skills; and
• Presentation skills,

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Accountability;
• Commitment;
• Teamwork;
• Coaching and Development;
• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Strategic thinking; and
• Critical thinking.

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• Reference HR/7/DID/2021/11
• Job Grade KIP 2
• Basic Salary Scale KES 271,411 – 382,848 per month
• Directorate Integrated Development
• Supervisor Executive Director

Position Summary/Purpose

Head the Integrated Development Directorate; guide the implementation of functions and duties undertaken in the directorate including policy research and analysis in Infrastructure and Economic Services, Productive Sector, Trade, and Foreign Policy and Knowledge Management for the Institute; determine and ensure directorate goals are achieved to ensure achievement of the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Providing technical leadership in research, policy analysis, and capacity building programmes;
• Ensuring timely preparation of relevant and innovative annual work plans and inputs to the performance contract;
• Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans and conduct semi and annual appraisals of staff in the directorate;
• Enforcing the quality control process as established by the Institute;
• Motivating staff in the directorate and ensuring teamwork as well as a good working environment;
• Ensuring the directorate generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including
• policymakers and implementers, development partners, and other research institutions;
• Providing advice to the Executive Director on a regular basis on ways to improve directorates’ performance;
• Reviewing all research outputs from the directorate to ensure they are in line with the Institute’s mandate;
• Overseeing the Directorate’s dissemination activities calendar;
• Overseeing project planning, budgeting, and implementation in the Directorate;
• Coordinating capacity building activities and partnerships in the Institute;
• Supervising the implementation of the Young Professional program and other staff capacity building initiatives;
• Monitoring the implementation of the work plan and contracted projects;
• Preparing of the quarterly and annual reports for management, Board,
• Performance contracting, and donors; and Coordinating knowledge management and data management activities for the Institute.

Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution; PhD in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Twelve (12) years of relevant experience three of which in senior management;
• Minimum of eight (8) publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Minimum of twelve (12) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers,
• policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Knowledge of statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction, and reporting;
• Training in modeling skills and use of statistical software will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical package; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Leadership and supervisory skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Presentation skills; 
• People management skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Accountability;
• Adaptability;
• Innovative; Critical thinking

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• Reference HR/7/DDSCM/2021/14
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 – 279,187 per month
• Department Supply Chain Management
• Supervisor Executive Director

Position Summary

Head of Supply Chain Management Department with the responsibility of leading and coordinating procurement of goods, works and services as well as disposal of assets in KIPPRA, are done in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and Regulations, to facilitate the operations of the Institute whilst ensuring value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Overseeing the preparation of procurement plan for the Institute;
• Ensuring approved procurement plan of the Institute is submitted to the Public
• Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) within sixty (60) days;
• Overseeing the preparation of procurement reviewing briefs for Public Procurement Administrative Reviewing board/court hearings;
• Coordinating sensitization of youth, women, and persons with disabilities;
• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department;
• Providing guidance to the disposal committee members on disposal of assets;
• Overseeing proper management of inventory, stores, and assets;
• Ensuring preparation of annual work plan, budget, and reports;
• Ensuring adherence to records management policy;
• Reviewing tender evaluation reports and providing signed professional opinion to the accounting officer;
• Mentoring and motivating supply chain management staff and ensuring a good working environment;
• Providing guidance in the overall Supply Chain Management policy and management;
• Participating in negotiations in matters pertaining to Supply Chain Management
• Implementing inventory management information system.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) in management;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Active member of Kenya Institute of Supply Management;
• Computer skills; 
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Strong planning skills;
• Good time management, with the ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy;
• Problem-solving skills and making decisions, thinking strategically and laterally;
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with

internal and external stakeholders;

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
• Business management and analytical skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate a team;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Information Technology literacy and ability to handle electronic data.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Understanding risk management in the context of the supply chain;
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects within timelines and budgetary constraints across functional areas;
• Understands market dynamics as well as the legal and regulatory landscape;
• Logical and systematic approach to work experience with a track record of operational service level and efficiency improvement;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Integrity and accountability.

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• Reference HR/7/DEM/2021/10
• Job Grade KIP 2
• Basic Salary Scale KES 271,411 – 382,848 per month
• Directorate Economic Management

Position Summary/Purpose

Head the Economic Management Directorate; guide the implementation of functions and duties undertaken in the directorate including policy research and capacity building in Macroeconomics; Social Sector, Governance, Capacity Building Department and implementation of strategic partnerships; determine and ensure directorate goals are achieved to ensure achievement of the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Providing technical leadership in research, policy analysis, and capacity building programmes;
• Ensuring timely preparation of relevant and innovative annual work plans and inputs to the performance contract;
• Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans and conduct semi and annual appraisals of staff in the directorate;
• Enforcing the quality control process as Established by the Institute;
• Motivating staff in the directorate and Ensuring teamwork as well as a good working environment;
• Ensuring the directorate generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including
• policymakers and implementers, development partners, and other research institutions;
• Providing advice to the Executive Director on a regular basis on ways to improve directorates’ performance;
• Reviewing all research outputs from the directorate to ensure they are in line with the Institute’s mandate;
• Overseeing the Directorate’s dissemination activities calendar;
• Overseeing project planning, budgeting, and implementation in the Directorate;
• Coordinating capacity building activities and partnerships in the Institute;
• Supervising the implementation of the Young Professional program and other staff capacity building initiatives;
• Monitoring the implementation of the work plan and contracted projects;
• Preparing of the quarterly and annual reports for management, Board, Performance contracting, and donors; and
• Coordinating resource mobilization strategies and activities for the Institute.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Twelve (12) years of relevant experience 3 of which in Senior Management;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction, and reporting;
• Minimum of eight (8) publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Minimum of twelve (12) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Training in Modeling will be an added advantage;
• Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes

Functional skills:

• Leadership and supervisory skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Presentation skills; and
• People management skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Accountability;
• Adaptability;
• Innovative; 
• Critical thinking.

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• Reference HR/7/DDKM/2021/17
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 – 279,187 per month
• Department Knowledge Management
• Supervisor Director, Integrated Development

Position Summary

The Deputy Director, Knowledge Management is the head of the department with responsibility of leading and coordinating the knowledge management programmes of the Institute and foster a knowledge-driven culture anchored on knowledge management principles and practices in the processing, storage and sharing of Institutional knowledge and the maintenance of a repository of all government policies and in the maintenance of databases and datasets.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Ensuring compliance with the legal depository and requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with the repository requirements for the policy resource center;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of knowledge management policies and strategies and procedures in consultation with other members of the Institute;
• Developing and implement systems for creation, capture, processing, storage and sharing of the Institute’s knowledge;
• Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation of knowledge management activities and implement corrective measures;
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of annual work plans, budgets and reports of the department;
• Conducting staff performance appraisals in the department;
• Overseeing preparation, the implementation of Library publication and database management activities;
• Approving the content of all publications before it is published;
• Developing and implement the policies and procedures for the policy resource Center;
• Ensuring provision of adequate knowledge management infrastructure;
• Ensuring effective internal and external distribution of research outputs;
•  Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as copyright, data protection and intellectual property;
• Managing the development and use of the organizations internal information
• knowledge systems and databases;
• Promoting a culture of knowledge sharing;
• Developing and implement mechanisms for tapping tacit knowledge at the Institute;
• Ensuring the department generates income as per the Institutes set targets;
• Appraisal of staff in the department; and
• Motivating staff in the department and ensuring team work as well as maintain good working environment.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Science,
• Publishing, Communication Knowledge Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science, Publishing,
• Communication Studies, Knowledge Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Nine (9) years’ experience in information sciences, three (3) of which must be at management level;
• Professional qualification and affiliation;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer skills in desktop publishing software’s and knowledge of information systems and applications
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional skills

• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Supervisory skills

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking.

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• Reference HR/7/DDIA/2021/15
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 -279,187 per month
• Department Internal Audit
• Supervisor Executive Director

Position Summary

Head of the Internal Audit department responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and auditing services to the Board and Management on the effectiveness of the Institute’s internal controls, governance processes, and risk management with an objective of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Institute’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Overseeing development and implementation of Internal Audit Charter, Policies and Procedures;
• Ensuring development and implementation of internal audit strategic plan, annual work plans, and budgets;
• Presentation of internal audit reports to the Board Audit Committee;
• Providing Secretarial duties to the Board Audit Committee;
• Overseeing day to day activities of the department;
• Coordinating Liaison with external auditors and other external assurance providers;
• Providing advisory services to Management and the Board through consultancy
• services to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance processes;
• Coordinating the department’s internal audit assurance activities;
• Ensuring preparation of final internal audit reports for presentation to Management and the Board;
• Providing assurance to the Board and Management on the effectiveness of the
• Institute’s risk management framework;
• Coordinating Liaison and close working relationships with the law enforcement agencies, commissions and professional bodies on audit and investigation issues;
• Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to address any current and past audit reports;
• Facilitating presentation of annual external audit report to the Board Audit Committee;
• Motivating and mentor staff in the department and ensuring good working environment
• Appraising staff in the department.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience;
• CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Active Member of ICPAK or IIA;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer skills in audit and accounting softwares; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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• Reference HR/7/PPASP/2021/25
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month
• Department Strategy and Planning

Position Summary

To support in providing policy advice and evidence in public policy formulation; conduct public policy research; undertake public policy analysis; support capacity building especially in public policy analysis; provide policy advisory and technical services to the government, private sector and other stakeholders; disseminate research findings with a view of informing public policy process and providing a platform for the exchange of policy views amongst stakeholders thus contribute to the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
•  Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• 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 the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
• Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly an annual report has individual targets that also need to be reported
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognize institution from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• PhD in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modelling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and attributes:

Functional skills

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management, supervisory skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building; and
• Analytical skills;

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction, and reporting;
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking

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• Reference HR/7/PCO/2021/24
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181-207,612 per month
• Division Corporate Communications and Media

Position Summary

The purpose of this job is to head the division, promote KIPPRA’s corporate brand and image and communicate the Institute’s policy research output and capacity building programmes; implement the communication policy and strategy; coordinate media, publicity and Institutional events; oversee customer care services and coordinate website content and updates.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Developing, implementing and maintaining public affairs and communications strategies;
• Responding to and managing negative publicity of the Institute in consultation Executive Director;
• Leading the communications team to develop, implement and maintain a strong KIPPRA image and brand;
• Supervising and assign duties to the staff in the department;
• Developing and implementing annual work plans, budgets and reports;
• Overseeing capacity building for staff on communication;
• Developing communication messages to ensuring KIPPRA’s visibility;
• Responding to media queries and public relations;
• Drafting official speeches and documents;
• Ensuring the KIPPRA website is regularly updated;
• Designing, developing and producing the KIPPRA Policy Monitor (internal newsletter);
• Making presentations on KIPPRA during internal and external stakeholder meetings;
• Managing all KIPPRA internal and external communications;
• Overseeing the branding of the Institute;
• Ensuring the KIPPRA social media platforms are regularly updated;
• Drafting news alerts and send to relevant stakeholders;
• Liaising with the media in dissemination of KIPPRA’s research output and visibility;
• Organizing KIPPRA events;
• Drafting press releases and invite media to cover KIPPRA events;
• Compiling relevant news items daily from various sources and send to KIPPRA staff
• Updating of the KIPPRA mailing list by providing new contacts to Ensuring efficient communication with all KIPPRA stakeholders.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or related field or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of six (6) year’s relevant work experience;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Computer Skills in corporate communication tools e.g., web, social media and print media.
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills:

• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Computer skills in corporate communication tools;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Leadership skills; and
• Mentoring skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Strategic thinking;
• Critical thinking;
• Team player;
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivational competencies

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• Reference HR/7/PICTO/2021/23
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month
• Division Information and Communication Technology

Position Summary / Purpose

The purpose of Principal Information Communication Technology Officer job is to head the Division; to plan, develop and deploy ICT policy, framework and systems as well as ICT policies and procedures in order to create efficiency and effectiveness in the day-to-day operations of the Institute; provide advisory services to departments / sections on matters related to ICT, coordinate and develop; departmental/sectional websites; develop and implement computerized information systems and KIPPRA information infrastructure in KIPPRA; build internal capacity; provide maintenance and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Developing ICT policies and procedures;
• Supervising and allocate work and duties in the department;
• Participating in preparation procurement plan for ICT related needs for the Institute;
• Preparing and implement work plan, budgets and reports;
• Ensuring service level agreements with service providers are adhered to;
• Appraising staff in accordance with agreed work plan;
• Motivating and mentor staff in the division and ensuring good working environment;
• Preparing specifications for new ICT purchases;
• Ensuring software licenses are acquired;
• Overseeing installation of software applications and systems;
• Providing end user support to staff to Ensuring smooth running on day-to-day operations within the organization;
• Overseeing network installation to facilitate effective communication within and outside the organization;
• Ensuring ICT projects are implemented in accordance with agreed specifications;
• Overseeing systems development and implementation;
• Reviewing results of feasibility studies and recommend areas for automation;
• Ensuring adherence to Established performance standards in design and implementation of systems;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations; and
• Coordinating systems development and implementation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field from a recognized Institution;
•  Master’s degree in computer science, information management or related field;
• At least six (6) years’ experience in a busy Information Technology environment;
• Membership with a professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional qualifications in any of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE); CCNA certification or its equivalent;
• Database Management Skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL); Web development certification (PHP, HTML, ASP) or IT Audit and security certification; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Teamwork; and
• Supervisory skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Strategic Thinking; 
• Ability to work under pressure

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• Reference HR/7/PHRAO/2021/22
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181-207,612 per month
• Department Human Resource and Administration Supervisor Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration

Position Summary

To initiate, formulate and manage the implementation of human resource activities in such areas as recruitment, staffing, training and development, employee relations, welfare and remuneration within the framework of the Institute’s human resource objective, policies and regulations for effective management of Human Resources at the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Preparing and overseeing implementation of human resource strategies, policies, procedures, programmes, work plans and budgets;
• Establishing and managing an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable human resource system;
• Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems;
• Coordinating, Monitoring and evaluating staff training and development programmes;
• Ensuring implementation of computerized human resources management infrastructure;
• Managing all industrial relations issues;
• Participating in the appraisal of staff in the department;
• Supervising staff in the department;
• Guiding members of staff by providing human resource advice and analyze information relating to staffs for decision making;
• Advising the management of legal implications of human resource issues related to disciplinary and employee grievances, transfers, and redeployment;
• Overseeing the security functions at KIPPRA by liaising with the stakeholders on a need basis;
• Monitoring the general maintenance of KIPPRA’s installations, grounds and offices;
• Ensuring development and adherence to maintenance schedules;
• Ensuring that general office services, transport and messenger services are provided efficiently by monitoring the utilization of resources and addressing shortages promptly;
• Coordinating human resource management activities; and
• Assisting in managing the day-to-day operations of the department.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Industrial Relations, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least six (6) years’ experiences in Human Resource and Administration;
• Experience in using computerized Human Resource applications;
• Active full membership of IHRM;
• Computer Skills;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Leadership Skills;
• Negotiation Skills;
• Communication skills;
• Mentorship Skills;
• Team Building Skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Counselling skills; and
• Presentation skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Strategic thinking;
• Critical thinking;
• Team player;
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivational competencies

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• Reference HR/7/PL/2021/20
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181-207,612 per month
• Department Knowledge Management
• Supervisor Deputy Director, Knowledge Management

Position Summary

The holder of this position is responsible for the overall management of library services, information resources in the library, Maintaining and developing of Public Policy Repository (PPR) and setting up of policies and strategies aimed at delivering its mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Coordinating distribution of KIPPRA research outputs to all stakeholders;
• Developing and implement procedures and policies for dissemination of KIPPRA research outputs on economic policy to the government, the larger public and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating and develop special projects, programs, and services to promote outreach and public awareness of research outputs by KIPPRA;
• Developing and administer library budget;
• Harmonize, establishing, maintain, and monitoring the integrated library system using
• recommended International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) standards;
• Mentoring, supervising and appraise library personnel;
• Ensuring compliance with the legal depository and requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with the repository requirements for the policy resource center;
• Developing the sale and distribution policy of KIPPRA publications;
• Developing, implement and reviewing collection development policy;
• Building capacity for researchers to search and retrieve online information resources;
• Providing regular report on user satisfaction survey as a means of evaluating library services;
• Developing and implement library policies and procedures for the Institute;
• Ensuring regular weeding of information resources and preparing relevant reports;
• Developing and implement policy for policy resource center;
• Developing and implement a framework for classification of policy resources;
•  Developing and implement an open access policy;
• Initiating, develop partnership and maintain contacts with national and international resource centers;
• Enhancing sharing of research outputs with other resource centers;
• Providing direction in the development of specialized collections;
• Recommending standards and procedures for material selection and services in the Institute;
• Developing and implement library programmes to cater for the needs of special interest groups;
• Overseeing and coordinating cataloging and classification of all library materials to ensuring proper organization and ease in the retrieval of information; and
• Preparing the annual work plans and reports.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Library Science, Information Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Library Science, Information
• Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and affiliation to a professional body;
• Skills in searching and retrieval of information and library resources;
• Experience in using computerized library application;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Six (6) years of relevant experience three (3) of which in should have been in supervisory level;
• Knowledge of government policy making process is an added advantage;
• Computer skills in searching and retrieval of information and resources; and
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Analytical skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Behavioral competencies

• Experience in using computerized library application;
• Competency in management of the policy repository – uploading, submissions, withdrawals and reviewing of content;
• Knowledge of government policy making process is an added advantage;
• Adaptability;
• Innovative; and
• Critical thinking

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• Reference HR/7/PFO/2021/21
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month
• Department Finance
• Supervisor Deputy Director, Finance

Position Summary

The Principal Finance Officer supports the Deputy

Director Finance in the achievement of the departmental mandate and therefore participate in the planning, coordinating and controlling the Institute’s financial resources in accordance with government policies, procedures to ensure accountability; and ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations in management of the Institute financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Reviewing and advise on financial and accounting processes in the Institute;
• Developing and implement Institute’s financial policies, procedures and strategies;
• Preparing summary feedback of financial statements and budget variances in order to monitoring budget implementation;
• Developing and implement project management policies and procedures;
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls;
• Preparing annual financial reports, reports to donors and other project management reports;
• Managing workflow and performance of the team against defined goals and objectives;
• Managing the annual / monthly financial close process;
• Reviewing and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures;
• Ensuring correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Monitoring reserve accounts and short-term fund investments;
• Ensuring optimal investments of funds by the Institute;
• Ensuring follow up on Institute debts and facilitate timely collection;
• Keeping custody of accountable documents;
• Coordinating internal and external audits;
• Managing hierarchy / scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledgers and financial statements;
• Creating and monitoring a system of controls and procedures for recording and reporting of fixed assets;
• Managing project budgets, implementation and reporting;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and International Accounting standard;
• Coordinating all accounts duties of the Institute;
• Interpreting financial Policies, budgetary controls and making financial returns;
• Overseeing preparation of financial statements;
• Monitoring financial expenditure trends and projections for the monthly and quarterly reports;
• Supervising staff in the department; and
• Participating in appraisal of staff in the department.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce KIPPRA ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Six (6) years relevant experience in accounting and finance;
• CPA(K);
• Active ICPAK membership;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge and experience of computerized accounting packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Computer skills;
• Communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Mentoring skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Honest;
• Reliable;
• Team player;
• Strategic thinking; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

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• Reference HR/7/SPAP/2021/33
• Job Grade KIP 5
• Basic Salary Scale KES 128,994 – 181,958 per month
• Supervisor Principal Policy Analyst, Partnerships

Position Summary

Senior policy analyst in partnership department is responsible for undertaking activities towards promoting the Institute’s strategic partnerships, networks and linkages at national and county levels, and with regional and international institutions to strengthen resource mobilization, to ensure Institutional stability and to manage the expectation of partners.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Developing and reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and Policy;
• Identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
• Ensuring coordination and implementation of client work;
• Coordinating collaborative research activities with other partners;
• Organizing national and regional conferences;
• Drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership agreements;
• Ensuring contracts related to partnership activities are well managed and maintained;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in 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 chapters;
• 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;
• Assuring quality of collaborative and consultancy research outputs;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute; and
• Developing content and publish in peer reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional an international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences 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;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy
• papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical soft wares will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including relevant statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computer skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Modelling skills;
• Communication skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Project management skills;
• Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.

Behavioral competencies/ Attributes

• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Critical thinking; 
• Strategic thinking.

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• Reference HR/7/RMO/2021/35
• Job Grade KIP 6
• Basic Salary Scale KES 104,080 – 146,814 per month
• Department Records Management

Position Summary

The position is responsible in supporting the management of records function in the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Develop, implement and maintain records management systems, procedures and regulations;
• Accommodating, storing, security, and preservation of records;
•  Acquainting all members of staff with the Institute’s records keeping systems;
• Conducting records survey and appraisal on an ongoing basis;
• Initiating and implement the disposal of records in line with the laid down procedures;
• Advising on correct procedures for creating new records;
• Facilitating in mainstreaming records as a core component in the Institute’s functions;
• Articulating the records management issues to all staff;
• Initiating Reviews of the Records Management Policy;
• Participating in the design and implementation of electronic records management systems;
• Evaluating and implement the disposal of records in liaison with the records creating units;
• Implementing a disaster management plan for records;
• Handling Institute’s correspondences received and dispatched records;
• Participating in receiving and dispatch of mails; and sorting of documents;
• Filing and marking letters for action;
• Updating and maintaining up to date file movement records;
• Receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related registers;
• Preparing disposal schedules;
• Initiating appraisal and disposal of files and documents;
• Updating and maintenance of up-to-date file movement records;
• Ensuring security of files and documents;
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondences and bring-ups;
• Updating file index;
• Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date records are maintained; and
• Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Records Management, Information Management, Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Computer skills in computerized records management; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Computing skills;
• Communication skills;
• Supervisory skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Creativity;
• Innovativeness;
• Professional Ethics and Values.

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• Reference HR/7/SPACB/2021/32
• Job Grade KIP 5
• Basic Salary Scale KES 128,994 – 181,958 per month

Position Summary

Undertake public policy capacity building, research, analysis and dissemination with the view to advise government of Kenya and other economic agencies on matters of public policy. Provide technical support and delegated supervisory roles in policy formulation and implementation of public policy capacity building programs to build capacity of government of Kenya, private sector on matters of public policy. Promoting and coordinating the Institute capacity building agenda for stakeholders, developing and implementing the capacity development strategy, and to continuously undertake monitor and evaluate the implementation of capacity building programs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Promoting capacity building program for the Institute;
• Developing and reviewing the Institute capacity building strategy and policy;
• Ensuring stakeholder capacity building needs assessment is conducted;
• Developing training manuals and materials;
• Establishing and manage the repository for training manuals and materials;
• Coordinating the capacity building activity in the Institute;
• Undertaking Monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building programs;
• Developing partnership agreements in capacity building with key stakeholders;
• Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships especially in capacity building;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• 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 policy
• issues for the Institute focus;
• Preparing quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of capacity building program;
• Developing content and publish in peer reviewed journals to disseminate research
• findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Minimum experience of three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Minimum of two (2) publications in peer reviewed journals;
• Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
• Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;
• Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical software’s will be an added advantage;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognize institution;
• Computer skills including relevant statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Presentation skills; and
• Training and modelling skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
• Experience in planning and delivery training sessions; KIPPRA ISO 9001:2015 Certified
• Integrity and accountability (Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution)
• Critical thinking
• Strategic thinking

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• Reference HR/7/SS/2021/34
• Job Grade KP/5
• Basic Salary Scale KES 128,994 – 181,958 per month

Position Summary

To support the Institute’s knowledge management as regards to data and statistics.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Coordinating collection, collation, compilation, and analysis and dissemination statistics;
• Providing technical support to the departments on statistical issues;
• Responding to requests from data users;
• Managing, updating the Institutes data base;
• Monitoring the quality of KIPPRA survey data;
• Advising on undertaking household and firm surveys;
• Ensuring that the activities of KIPPRA are documented by preparing monthly,
• quarterly and annual statistical reports;
• Preparing market analysis data updates;
• Computerizing and analyzing data;
• Assisting in the formulation of statistical policies;
• Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments; and
• Carrying out more specialized and complex statistical analysis.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics and statistics or mathematics from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in statistics or related field from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years relevant experience;
• Knowledge of advanced statistical software and application of statistical methodology to complex data;
• Presentation of information in a variety of formats an added advantage;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Presentation skills.

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Adaptability;
• Innovative; and
• Critical thinking

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• Reference HR/7/SRMA/2021/40
• Job Grade KIP 7
• Basic Salary Scale KES 71,273 – 100,536 per month

Position Summary

The position is responsible in supporting the management of records function in the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Participating in implementation of records management policies and procedures;
• Securing of files and information;
• Profiling of documents, pending correspondences and bring ups;
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant accordance with relevant laws and regulations on records management;
• Appraisal and disposal of dormant files/documents;
• Classifying and indexing of records;
• Ensuring efficient mail management; and
• Maintaining, verifying and evaluating existing records management Systems

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science, Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Shown merit and ability and depicted in work performance
• Computer skills.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computing skills, and
• Communication skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Creativity;
• Innovativeness; and
• Professional Ethics and Values

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• Reference HR/7/SAA/2021/39
• Job Grade KIP 7
• Basic Salary Scale KES 71,273 – 100,536 per month

Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Assistant supports the Finance department in the planning, coordinating and controlling the Institute’s financial resources in accordance with government policies, procedures to ensure accountability; and ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations in management of the Institute financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Preparing payment vouchers, imprests and committal documents in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations;
• Carrying out bank reconciliation;
• Examining payment vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations;
• Verifying data entered into cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers;
• Verifying and receipting of all monies due and payable to the Institute;
• Safe custody of accountable documents under his/her sections(s);
• Ensuring proper maintenance of efficient filling systems; and
• Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Minimum of CPA III or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Computer skills;
• Have at least three (3) years working experience in a relevant field;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computing skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Planning and organizational skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Honest and Reliable;
• Team player; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

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• Reference HR/7/SAAO/2021/38
• Job Grade KIP 7
• Basic Salary Scale KES 71,273 – 100,536 per month

Position Summary

To support the implementation of office administrative services in the Institute; flow of communication; process information and institutional documents; transport, security; logistics and courier services; meetings, institutional events and assets.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
• Maintaining office diary and protocol;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Recording dictation in shorthand form;
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Planning and schedule meetings.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE (Minimum C-);
• Have Diploma in Secretarial Services from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computer skills;
• Communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Tact and diplomacy; and
• Public relation skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Creativity and Innovativeness Behavioral Traits
• Professional Ethics and Values Behavioral Traits; and
• Interpersonal skills.

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• Reference HR/7/PACB/2021/36
• Job Grade KIP 6
• Basic Salary Scale KES 104,080 – 146,814 per month

Position Summary

Undertake assignments and provide technical advisory on public policy formulation and execution of public policy capacity building programs to build capacity of government of Kenya, private sector on matters of public policy. Executing capacity building agenda for stakeholders, developing and implementing the capacity development strategy, and to continuously undertake monitor and evaluate the implementation of capacity building programs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Promoting capacity building program for the Institute;
• Participating in developing and reviewing the Institute capacity building strategy and policy;
• Participating in conducting stakeholder capacity building needs assessment;
• Developing training manuals and materials;
• Establishing and manage the repository for training manuals and materials;
• Coordinating the capacity building activity in the Institute;
• Participating in Monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building programs;
• Develop partnership agreements in capacity building with key stakeholders;
• Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships especially in capacity building;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals, and book chapters;
• 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;
• 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 international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Supervisory skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Presentation skills; and
• Training and modeling skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
• Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
• Critical thinking; and
• Strategic thinking

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• Reference HR/7/PAP/2021/37
• Job Grade KIP 6
• Basic Salary Scale KES 104,080 – 146,814 per month

Position Summary

The policy analyst is responsible for undertaking activities towards promoting the Institute’s strategic partnerships, networks and linkages at national and county levels, and with regional and international institutions to strengthen resource mobilization, to ensure Institutional stability and to manage the expectation of partners.

Key Responsibilities

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 chapters;
• 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 international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences 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;
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Negotiation skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Modelling skills;
• Communication skills;
• Problem-solving skills; and
• Project management skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.

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• Reference HR/7/PPAM/2021/30
• Job Grade KP/4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month

Position Summary

To support in providing policy advice and evidence in public policy formulation; conduct public policy research; undertake public policy analysis; support capacity building especially in public policy analysis; provide policy advisory and technical services to the government, private sector and other stakeholders; disseminate research findings with a view of informing public policy process and providing a platform for the exchange of policy views amongst stakeholders thus contribute to the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• 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 the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
•  Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in modelling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building; and
• Analytical skills.

Behavioral competencies/Attributes

• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking

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Reference HR/7/PPATFP/2021/29

Job Grade KP/4

Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month

Department Trade and Foreign Policy

Supervisor Deputy Director, Trade and Foreign Policy

Position Summary

To support in provision of policy advice and evidence in public policy formulation; conduct public policy research; undertake public policy analysis; support capacity building especially in public policy analysis; provide policy advisory and technical services to the government, private sector and other stakeholders; disseminate research findings with a view of informing public policy process and providing a platform for the exchange of policy views amongst stakeholders thus contribute to the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Dissemination of research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• 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 the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
• Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual
• targets that also need to reported; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research
• findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels;

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• PhD in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers, as well as book chapters;
• Training in modelling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building; and
• Analytical skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting; and
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking

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• Reference HR/7/PPSO/2021/26
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month

Position Summary

Undertake activities to ensure compliance with quality control, coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Institute’s Strategic Plan and annual work plans, develop strategies to achieve the Institute’s mandate; identify strategic risks facing the Institute and recommend mitigation measures and coordinate the risk management framework; Coordinate the development and implementation of the Performance Contract and ensure timely reporting; develop and implement the Institute’s M&E framework, tools and instruments and undertake studies and analysis to support the Departmental and Institute mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Assisting in performance contract planning and ensuring timely reporting;
• Conducting research on new products and services in order to advise on areas of improvement;
• To analyze and discuss findings based on regular Monitoring data;
• Timely data and performance reporting using benchmarks and trends;
• Reviewing planning and policy structures;
• Producing monitoring data in support of decision making and planning activities by the Institute;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan, Annual work plan, performance contract and KIPPRA activities;
• Preparing M & E quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Providing technical guidance to head of departments for implementation of M&E
• tools within their departments;
• Evaluating of the Institute’s impact on public policy influence through annual
• reviews of contributions of KIPPRA activities.
• Evaluation of completed projects;
• Evaluating the Institute’s policies and activities to advice on how best to meet core mandate;
• Developing and implement Monitoring and Evaluation framework;
• Developing and implement the risk management framework; and
• Undertaking institutional research and innovation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project management;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of two (2) publications in institutional research;
• Qualification in Risk management will be an added advantage;
• Computer Skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills:

• Leadership skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• People management skills;
• Communication skills; and
• Problem-solving skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Strategic thinking;
• Critical thinking;
• Team player;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Motivational competencies

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• Reference HR/7/SPSO/2021/31
• Job Grade KIP 5
• Basic Salary Scale KES 128,994 – 181,958 per month

Position Summary / Purpose

Undertaking activities promoting strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Institute’s Strategic Plan and annual work plans, and strategies to achieve the Institute’s mandate; identify strategic risks facing the Institute and recommend mitigation measures and coordinate the risk management framework; Coordinate the development and implementation of the Performance Contract and ensure timely reporting; develop and implement the Institute’s M&E framework, tools and instruments and undertake studies and analysis to support the Departmental and Institute mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Assisting in performance contract planning and ensuring timely reporting;
• Conducting research on new products and services;
• Participating in regular collection of Monitoring data;
• Assisting in Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan, Annual work plan, performance contract, procedures and KIPPRA activities;
• Providing input in the M&E quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Collating key public policy recommendations of the Institute;
• Facilitating in the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation framework;
• Facilitating in the implementing the risk management framework; and
• Participating in undertaking institutional research and innovation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project management;
• Qualification in risk management is an added advantage;
• Computer Skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional skills

• Supervisory skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills,
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

Behavioral competencies

• Accountability;
• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Critical thinking; and
• Strategic thinking

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• Reference HR/7/CS/2021/13
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 - 279,187 per month

Position Summary

The Corporation Secretary is the head of the Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Department, with the responsibility to provide legal guidance to the Institute and Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance, to ensure compliance with Laws and Code of Governance.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Providing legal guidance to the Institute and the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• Preparing Board work plan, Board calendar, and Board Budget;
• Follow up with management staff to ensure Board papers are ready and disseminated on time;
• Providing corporate governance advisory to the Board;
• Promoting compliance with Laws, regulations, and codes of governance;
• Overseeing monitoring and evaluation of compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implementing corrective actions;
• Facilitating Board induction and carrying out Board training needs assessment;
• Facilitating Board evaluation process to ensure improvement in corporate governance practices;
• Ensuring proper constitution of Board committees with clear terms of reference;
• Ensuring governance and legal audit are carried out;
• Registering KIPPRA documents for intellectual property;
• Maintaining statutory records and books including a register of present and past
• Board members, register of charges, and minutes of Board meetings;
• Maintaining and updating governance documents including Board charter, work plan, conflict of interest, statutory registers, and gift register;
• Ensuring reviewing of legal documents/instruments, opinions, and briefs;
• Coordinating preparation of reports, briefs, and memoranda;
• Taking legal action where necessary to protect the interest of the KIPPRA in pursuance of its mandate;
• Managing liaison with external law firms on litigation involving KIPPRA;
• Providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting KIPPRA;
• Providing legal support and services to the programmes in which KIPPRA will be involved;
• Preparing drafts and negotiating contracts, leases, formal agreements, and other legal instruments between KIPPRA and other parties;
• Participating in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect organizational interests;
• Providing company secretarial services to the Board;
• Overseeing drafting of legal documents;
• Interpreting and implementing laws and rulings including the government policies and regulations;
• Representing KIPPRA in relevant functions and activities;
• Appraising of staff in the department;
• Overseeing day to day operations of the Department; and
• Motivating and supervising staff in the department and ensuring a good work environment.

Qualifications

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Law;
• Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law;
• Minimum period of nine (9) years post admission in legal affairs, three of which in management; Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
• Member of Institute of Certified Secretaries;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer skills;
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills

• Computing skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conceptual skills; and
• Conflict resolution skills.

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Time management.
   

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• Reference HR/7/DDP/2021/16
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 -279,187 per month

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Identifying and Coordinating opportunities for fund raising;
• Developing and/or coordinating development of research proposals and bids for research and capacity building projects;
• Developing and implementing resource mobilization strategy and policies;
• Providing technical advice and input in research project implementation processes;
• Managing project budgeting, costing and follow up on payments;
• Ensuring the Institute generates income as per the set targets;
• Providing direction on strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual partnership and networking programmes;
• Liaising with research institutions and other organizations on a collaborative activity;
• Promoting partnership activities for the Institute;
• Providing advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve partnerships by the Institute;
• Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
• Formulate policies and strategies to guide the Institute’s operations in partnerships and resource mobilization;
• Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for partnerships programs;
• Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
• Ensuring effective development of partnership plans, budgets and the implementation;
• Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures;
• Overseeing day to day work in the department;
• Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
• Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working environment;
• Evaluating performance of staff in the department.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences 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;
•  Leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution:
• Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of six (6) publications in peer reviewed journals;
• Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy
• papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
•  Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills (including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects)
• People management skills
• Communication skills
• Modelling skills

Project management skills

• Behavioral competencies and attributes
• Adaptability;
• Innovative;
• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing,
• international relations and public relations.

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• Reference HR/7/DDSCM/2021/14
• Job Grade KIP 3
• Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 - 279,187 per month

Position Summary

Head of Supply Chain Management Department with the responsibility of leading and coordinating procurement of goods, works and services as well as disposal of assets in KIPPRA, are done in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and Regulations, to facilitate the operations of the Institute whilst ensuring
value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Overseeing the preparation of procurement plan for the Institute;
• Ensuring approved procurement plan of the Institute is submitted to the Public
• Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) within sixty (60) days;
• Overseeing the preparation of procurement reviewing briefs for Public Procurement 
• Administrative Reviewing board/court hearings;
• Coordinating sensitization of youth, women, and persons with disabilities;
• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department;
• Providing guidance to the disposal committee members on disposal of assets;
• Overseeing proper management of inventory, stores, and assets
• Ensuring preparation of annual work plan, budget, and reports;
• Ensuring adherence to records management policy;
• Reviewing tender evaluation reports and providing signed professional opinion to the accounting officer;
• Mentoring and motivating supply chain management staff and ensuring a good working environment;
• Providing guidance in the overall Supply Chain Management policy and management;
• Participating in negotiations in matters pertaining to Supply Chain Management;
• Implementing inventory management information system

Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) in management;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Active member of Kenya Institute of Supply Management;
• Computer skills
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Functional skills

• Strong planning skills;
• Good time management, with the ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy;
• Problem-solving skills and making decisions, thinking strategically and laterally;
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
• Business management and analytical skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate a team;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Information Technology literacy and ability to handle electronic data.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Understanding risk management in the context of the supply chain;
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects within timelines and budgetary constraints across functional areas;
• Understands market dynamics as well as the legal and regulatory landscape;
• Logical and systematic approach to work experience with a track record of operational service level and efficiency improvement;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Integrity and accountability.
   

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• Reference HR/7/PIAO/2021/19
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181-207,612 per month

Position Summary

The job holder will be responsible for implementation of internal audit programmes and controls in order to manage key risks in the Institute and preparation of
objective audit reports.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Developing internal audit policies and procedures;
• Developing, implement and reviewing the internal audit charter;
• Developing internal audit strategic plan;
• Developing annual internal audit work plans and budgets;
• Reviewing of internal audit reports;
• Preparing final internal audit activities reports;
• Supervising internal audit staff
• Liaising with external auditors and other external assurance providers;
• Providing advisory services to Management and the Board;
• Evaluating internal controls framework;
• Executing the annual internal audit work plan;
• Supervising assurance internal audit activities;
•  Providing assurance on the effectiveness of Institute's risk management framework;
• Liaising and work closely with the law enforcement agencies, commissions and professional bodies mandated to conduct investigations into incidents of fraud and other irregularities to prevent, detect and investigate identified malpractices;
• Ensuring follow up on implementation of audit recommendations; and
• Ensuring compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, Public Finance Management Act, 2015 Regulations and any other guidelines issued from time to time by the
• Government and the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Active member of ICPAK or IIA;
• Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer skills in audit and accounting software’s; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional skills:

• Strategic management skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Communication skills;
• Mentoring skills;
• Team building skills; and

Negotiation skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:

• Strategic thinking;
• Critical thinking;
• Team player;
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivational competencies;

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• Reference HR/7/PPAIES/2021/27
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 - 207,612 per month

Position Summary

To support in providing policy advice and evidence in public policy formulation; conduct public policy research; undertake public policy analysis; support capacity building especially in public policy analysis; provide policy advisory and technical services to the government, private sector and other stakeholders; disseminate research findings with a view of informing public policy process and providing a platform for the exchange of policy views
amongst stakeholders thus contribute to the Institute’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Dissemination of research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• 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 the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groupsamong others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
• Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
•  Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers, as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modeling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional skills

• Leadership skills; 
• Strategic management skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Conflict management, supervisory skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Team building; and
• Analytical skills;

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Critical thinking;
• Strategic thinking;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking.