Vacancies in a Public Research Institute in Kenya

Our

client, an autonomous Public Research Institute is charged with the mandate of

providing quality public policy advice to the Government of Kenya, private

sector and other stakeholders in order to contribute to the achievement of

national long-term development goals. 

The

Institute contributes to improved public policy making and implementation

through: 

• Conducting
  
  objective public policy research and analysis; 


• informing
  
  and providing advice during policy-making process; 


• Building
  
  capacity of the Government of Kenya and other partners to absorb,
  
  undertake and analyze public policy; 


• strengthening
  
  working modalities with the Government of Kenya and other
  
  stakeholders. 

Towards meeting the requirements of this mandate and in

enhancing institutional capacity, our client invites applications from

qualified candidates to fill the following positions within its establishment.

Job

Purpose: The

Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors and shall have

overall responsibility in ensuring that Institute’s mandate is attained as per

the relevant Act. 

The

Executive Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to the

Institute whilst consistently ensuring the highest standards of operations.

• Overall
  
  responsibility for the Institution’s resources, operations and being
  
  accountable for its activities.


• Plan
  
  and coordinate the overall research program of the Institute including
  
  emerging issues for public policy research


• Review
  
  and validate the Institute’s work plans, and budget and present the same
  
  to the Board


• Review
  
  key policy papers developed by the Institute and advise the Board of
  
  Directors before circulation to key stakeholders.


• Establish
  
  guidelines and schedules for regular updating of economic models based on
  
  available data and research methodology.


• Establish
  
  procedures for effective communication and coordination with the
  
  Institute’s key stakeholders.


• Put
  
  in place effective financial management policies and systems for
  
  monitoring and reporting financial performance, including accountability
  
  of funds in tandem with budgetary policy.


• Identify
  
  favorable financing partners and facilitate Institutional funding.

• Doctorate
  
  Degree in Social Sciences.


• Experience
  
  in quantitative economic analysis and public policy research and policy
  
  formulation and procedures of the Government.


• Proven
  
  leadership ability in policy oriented research and analysis.


• Management
  
  experience in the areas of both personnel and budget control.


• Served
  
  for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be post PhD and at
  
  a senior position management in a Research Institution.


• Have
  
  a track record of publications in public policy and research.



• Clear
  
  knowledge of Vision 2030 and ability to align research findings to the
  
  Vision.


• Demonstrated
  
  familiarity with donor funding and resource mobilization.


• Meet
  
  the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

• Proven
  
  track history of creativity, innovation and self-drive.


• Result
  
  orientated and ability to handle a sensitive institution.


• Excellent
  
  communication and presentation skills


• Strong
  
  interpersonal and analytical skills, team capability with high
  
  professional ethical standing.

Job

Purpose: Reporting

functionally to the Board and administratively to the Executive Director, the

Senior Legal Officer will provide guidance to the Board on their duties and

responsibilities on matters of governance and will also be responsible for

ensuring that the legal framework and any supporting policies and procedures

are clearly documented and complied with.
 

• Provide
  
  corporate governance advisory and practical support to the Board of
  
  Directors, its members and the institute for the effective discharge of
  
  their duties and responsibilities whilst ensuring compliance with the
  
  applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.


• Ensure
  
  statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of
  
  legal, regulatory and policy requirements including filing of statutory
  
  returns, Board records, Institute’s key records, Assets registers and
  
  maintenance of a disaster recovery program.


• Coordinate
  
  the timely publication and distribution of the Institute’s annual report
  
  and accounts including interim statements, in consultation with the
  
  Institute’s internal and external advisors.


• Provide
  
  guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient
  
  Board and committee meetings / processes by facilitating proper
  
  constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and
  
  minutes, including following up of actions points.


• Take
  
  responsibility to arrange new Directors’ induction, conducting Training
  
  needs assessment for the Board and implementing appropriate interventions
  
  to meet statutory and regulatory requirements, ensure effective Board and
  
  Committee evaluations.

• Degree
  
  in law or relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya


• Certified
  
  Public Secretary (CPS)


• Member
  
  of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya in good standing


• Minimum
  
  of five (5) years’ experience as a Legal Officer or in similar governance
  
  role.


• Meet
  
  the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

• Exceptional
  
  organization skills


• Honest
  
  with attention to detail


• Critical
  
  thinker and problem solver


• Confident
  
  and keen listener

Interested Candidates must obtain and submit with their

application copies of clearance certificates from the following Organizations:-

• Kenya
  
  Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate).


• Higher
  
  Education Loans Board.


• Ethics
  
  and Anti-Corruption Commission.


• Criminal
  
  Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Candidates

who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach

the address shown below by close of business on 15th April 2016 at

5.00pm. 

Applications

to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary,

notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three

referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates /

Testimonials, and copy of National ID or Passport.

Executive Selection,
Masmec Ltd,
Simco Plaza, 4th Floor Suite 401, Lusaka Road,
P.O Box 40969-00100, Nairobi.

Or emailed to: executiveselection@masmecltd.com 

or

hand delivered and

registered in the applications’ register at the physical address shown.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation

/details as sought will not be considered. 

Any

form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. 

Only

shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.