KIPPRA Policy Analyst

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 strategicperspectives 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 positions:

Policy Analyst 

Ref. No PA/FEB

We are seeking candidates with strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills to fill Policy Analyst positions in the following areas:

• Infrastructure and Economic Services – Transport & Logistics, Energy, ICT, Water, Construction and Housing;
• Productive Sector - Environment and Natural Resources
• Governance Division - Land reforms, security and conflict management, constitutional and institutional legal reforms, economic and corporate governance and devolution
• Trade and Foreign Policy Division - International Trade and Trade Policy Modeling, International Trade Law, Global Trade Negotiations, and Foreign Policy

Reporting to the respective Head of Division, the Policy Analysts will be required to conduct research and capacity building projects assigned to them in annual work plans or through other means within the Institute.

Candidates seeking these positions must have at least a MA/Msc. in Economics and/or related areas, and at least two (2) years post masters experience in a policy research institution or university. 

They should have at least three (3) publications.

Job Title: Policy Analyst
 

Supervisor: Head of Division
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Research Assistant, Junior Policy Analysts
 

Position Summary     

The Policy Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the research services offered by KIPPRA, particularly in the priority projects. 

Particularly, the incumbent will be required to conduct research and capacity building projects assigned to them in annual work plans or through other means within the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on and monitor socio-economic and public policy developments that affect Kenya;
• Prepare analytical reports, briefing papers, policy briefs, journal articles, and other papers aimed at informing public policy decisions;
• Provide information and technical assistance to the Institute’s various constituencies about impacts of existing and proposed public policies and programs;
• Mentor and build the capacity of junior researchers and stakeholders on public policy issues.

Desired Skills

Candidates should be equipped with

• Quantitative skills to collect and analyze primary and secondary data
• Skills to write analytical papers as demonstrated from a strong publication record
• Supervisory skills for research and capacity building programmes
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work with common research software package

Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied for and the area of specialization (in the case of Policy Analysts) on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/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 who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. 

The application should be addressed to:

The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, 

Nairobi

All email applications should be sent to: hr@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 22nd February 2013

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KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.  

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.