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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.The Institute is thu...
To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, round tables and workshops/ Conferences
Responsibilities
- 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;
- Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports have individual targets that also need to be reported
- 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.
- Any other activities assigned to him/her by the HOD or Executive Director.
- To participate in the Institutes’ committee arrangements as directed by the Executive Director
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- PhD in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences;
- Computer Skills including statistical packages;
- Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks;
- Six (6) years’ experience in a Research organization;
- 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; and
- Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage.
Attributes
- Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people
- The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and to broker strong strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
- Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Well developed coaching & mentoring skills
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To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, round tables and workshops/ Conferences
Responsibilities
- 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;
- Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports have individual targets that also need to be reported
- 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.
- Any other activities assigned to him/her by the HOD or Executive Director.
- To participate in the Institutes’ committee arrangements as directed by the Executive Director
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- PhD in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences;
- Computer Skills including statistical packages;
- Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks;
- Six (6) years’ experience in a Research organization;
- 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; and
- Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage.
Attributes
- Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people
- The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and to broker strong strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
- Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Well developed coaching & mentoring skills
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To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, round tables and workshops/ Conferences
Responsibilities
- Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
- Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
- Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
- Participating in 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;
- Collecting 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
- Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported;
- 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.
- Any other activities assigned to him/her by the HOD or Executive Director.
- To participate in the Institutes’ committee arrangements as directed by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related social sciences;
- Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks;
- Computer Skills including relevant statistical packages;
- Minimum experience of three (3) years in Policy Research and Analysis;
- 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; and
- Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage.
Attributes
- Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends
- Sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people
- Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
- Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills.
All applications to be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square,
Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951
Nairobi, Kenya.
All Email applications to be sent to: careers@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach the Institute, not later than close of business on Monday 13TH May 2019 at 17:00 hrs
Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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