Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a state corporation established by an Act of parliament – KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006, with a primary mandate of providing quality policy advice to the Government of Kenya, and other key stakeholders by conducting policy research and analysis and through capacity building, in order to contribute to the achievements of national long term development objectives. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis invites applications from qualified
candidates for the following position:

Job Title Deputy Director, Partnerships (One position)
Reference HR/7/DDP/2021/16
Job Grade KIP 3
Basic Salary Scale KES 197, 923 -279,187 per month
Department Partnerships
Supervisor Director, Economic Management

Position Summary
The Deputy Director, Partnerships is head of Partnership department with the responsibility of promoting and directing the Institute’s strategic partnerships, networks, and linkages at national and county levels, and with regional and international institutions to strengthen resource mobilization to ensure Institutional stability and to manage the expectation of partners.

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Identifying and Coordinating opportunities for fund raising;
(ii) Developing and/or coordinating development of research proposals and bids for
research and capacity building projects;
(iii) Developing and implementing resource mobilization strategy and policies;
(iv) Providing technical advice and input in research project implementation processes;
(v) Managing project budgeting, costing and follow up on payments;
(vi) Ensuring the Institute generates income as per the set targets;
(vii)Providing direction on strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts;
(viii) Coordinating the preparation of annual partnership and networking programmes;
(ix) Liaising with research institutions and other organizations on a collaborative activity;
(x) Promoting partnership activities for the Institute;
(xi) Providing advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve partnerships
by the Institute;
(xii)Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
(xiii) Formulate policies and strategies to guide the Institute’s operations in partnerships
and resource mobilization;
(xiv) Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for partnerships
programs;
(xv) Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
(xvi)Ensuring effective development of partnership plans, budgets and the
implementation;
(xvii) Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective
measures;
(xviii) Overseeing day to day work in the department;
(xix) Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
(xx) Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working
environment; and
(xxi)Evaluating performance of staff in the department.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized
institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
(iii) PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
(iv) Knowledge in resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations
and public relations;
(v) Strong presentation writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and
elaborate partnership projects and grant projects;
(vi) Project management skills;
(vii) Leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution:
(viii) Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience;
(ix) Minimum of six (6) publications in peer reviewed journals;
(x) Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy
papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
(xi) Computer skills including statistical packages; and
(xii) Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Leadership skills
2. Negotiation skills (including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and
grant projects)
3. People management skills
4. Communication skills
5. Problem-solving skills
6. Presentation skills
7. Modelling skills
8. Project management skills

Behavioral competencies and attributes
1. Adaptability;
2. Innovative;
3. Critical thinking;
4. Strategic thinking;
5. Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are interested, possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly send your filled application form; cover letter; curriculum vitae, and certificates quoting the job title and reference as subject matter to the email below, on or before 12 April 2022 by 5:00 pm.
Email address: kipprajobs@josim.co.ke 
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted at Josim Instantaneous Consultium Limited Offices Located at Bazaar Plaza, Moi Avenue, Nairobi Fourth Floor Room No. D2
The public is notified of the following:
1. Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website
https://kippra.or.ke/careers/ 
2. All applications MUST be received on or before 12 April 2022 by 5:00 pm.
3. KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply
4. There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for any application of these positions
5. Canvassing for any of these positions will result in disqualification of the candidate
6. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to avail the following documents during the interview:
a) Original academic certificates
b) Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c) Clearance from Criminal Investigation Department
d) Clearance from Ethics and Anti–Corruption Commission
e) Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
f) Evidence of publications where required
g) Recommendation letter (s)
7. For any information or further clarification about the positions advertised kindly contact the following:
Josim Instantaneous Consultium Limited
Telephone: +254784444366
Email address: kipprajobs@josim.co.ke 

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