Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 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 Policy Analyst, Partnerships (One position)
Reference HR/7/PAP/2021/37
Job Grade KIP 6
Basic Salary Scale KES 104,080 – 146,814 per month
Department Partnerships
Supervisor Senior Policy Analyst, Partnerships

Position Summary
The policy analyst is responsible for undertaking activities towards promoting 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) Participating in developing and reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and Policy;
(ii) Identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
(iii) Coordinating implementation of client work;
(iv) Participating in coordinating collaborative research activities with other partners;
(v) Participating in organizing national and regional conferences;
(vi) Participating in drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership agreements;
(vii)Managing and maintaining contracts related to partnership activities;
(viii)Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
(ix) Participating in extending and enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
(x) Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
(xi) Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
(xii)Publishing of research work including referred journals, and book chapters;
(xiii) Developing policy-oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
(xiv) Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
(xv) Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
(xvi) Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying areas of collaboration;
(xvii) Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; and
(xviii) Developing content and publish in peer Reviewing journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
(iii) Knowledge in resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations;
(iv) Strong presentation writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects;
(v) Project management skills;
(vi) Computer Skills including statistical packages;
(vii)Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting;
(viii)Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional skills
1. Negotiation skills;
2. Presentation skills;
3. Supervisory skills;
4. Modelling skills;
5. Communication skills;
6. Problem-solving skills; and
7. 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.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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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