KIPPRA SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

KIPPRA Senior 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: Senior Policy Analyst

Ref No: SA/APR/2015

Grade: KIP 4Supervisor: Principal Policy Analyst

Supervisory Responsibilities: Policy Analyst I , II and III, Assistant Researchers

Position Summary: You will manage ongoing research and evaluation projects.

Primary duties include supervising and evaluation of projects, contributing to new proposals, preparing evaluation reports, and writing grant applications.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;

Communicating the divisional research plan and its details to stakeholders;

Managing the collection of quantitative and qualitative data;

Dissemination of research findings and their implications to relevant stakeholders;

Writing research grant applications;

Reviewing and abstracting published research.

Supervising junior researchers

Participating in capacity building programmes in liaison with the Program coordinators Office

Serving in committees and task forces as appointed by the Executive Director

Publishing public policy research and analysis papers

Participate in the Preparation of annual work plans ,quarterly and annual performance reports

Participate in the Training of Young Professional.

Qualifications

Analysts must have at least a PHD.

Six (6) years of experience in a policy research and analysis or teaching at a recognized university of which three (3) must be post PHD.

They should have at least 9 (nine) publications, two (2) of which must be journal paper or journal quality publication.

Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA 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.