GOVERNMENT JOBS IN KENYA:KIPPRA PRINCIPAL POLICY ANALYST

KIPPRA Principal Policy Analyst
April 2, 2015 Job Description
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1999 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of Vision 2030.
It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following position:
Job Title: Principal Policy Analyst
Ref No: PPA/APR/2015
Grade: KIP 3Supervisor: Programmes Coordinator
Supervisory Responsibilities: Senior Policy Analysts, Policy Analysts, Assistant Researchers
Position Summary / Purpose: As the Head of the Division, the Principal Analyst will be expected to provide technical guidance in the management of the Division as well as being responsible for Divisional deliverables
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate all the activities of the division
Ensure cost effective and timely preparation of work plans
Provide technical leadership of the division’s research and capacity building programmes
Preparation of divisional quarterly and annual reports
Managing the staff performance through appraisals as per the Institute policies
Participating in management and any other meetings as advised by the Executive Director
Chair seminars and meetings, be discussant to papers as per institute requirements
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders for the divisions mandate, including policy makers and implementers, development partners and other research institutions
Provide advice on a regular basis on ways to improve divisional performance
Ensuring effective management of the work programme addressing and reconciling the conflicting priorities
Qualifications
PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of Eight (8) years in policy research and analysis five (5) of which must be at post doctoral and managerial level.
They should have at least 12 publications three (3) of which must be journal papers or journal quality publications.
Terms and Application ProcedureKIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
The Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number on both letter and envelope, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees.
The application should be addressed to:
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
NairobiAll email applications should be sent to: hr-march2015@kippra.or.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications should reach not later than close of business 17th April 2015
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.