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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 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,
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.
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