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 Principal Policy Analyst, Partnerships (one position)
Reference HR/7/PPAP/2021/28
Job Grade KIP 4
Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181–207,612 per month
Department Partnerships
Supervisor Deputy Director, Partnership

Position Summary
To promote the Institute’s partnerships and networks including at national and county levels, and with regional and international institutions; develop and implement the resource mobilization strategy to ensuring financial stability of the Institute is sustained; Establish and maintain effective linkages between the Institute and partners at the county, national and regional level in terms of research and policy analysis, and capacity building; coordinate and oversee development of research and capacity building programs at county, national and regional level; identify opportunities for fund raising;
develop and/or coordinate development of research proposals and bids for research and capacity building projects; manage project budgeting, costing and follow up on payments to ensure that all the research requirements are well resourced for optimal performance within the
Institute; provide direction on strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts; develop and implement resource mobilization and Institute’s financial sustainability strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Developing and Reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and Policy;
(ii) Guiding in identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
(iii) Overseeing coordination and implementation of client work;
(iv) Supervising coordination of collaborative research activities with other partners;
(v) Participating in organizing national and regional conferences;
(vi) Drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership agreements;
(vii)Ensuring contracts related to partnership activities are managed and maintained;
(viii)Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
(ix) Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice
to government;
(x) Overseeing conduct of capacity building activities for government and other
stakeholders;
(xi) Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of
the Institute;
(xii)Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
(xiii)Dissemination of research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and
conferences;
(xiv) Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
(xv) Developing policy–oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working
papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
(xvi) Preparing work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
(xvii) Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups
among others;
(xviii) Overseeing preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
(xix) Assuring quality of collaborative research outputs;
(xx) Supervising and overseeing the day–to–day execution of collaborative and
consultancy research projects;
(xxi) Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
(xxii) Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability
of the Institute; and
(xxiii) Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed 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 in economics or related social sciences from a recognized
institution from a recognized institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized
institution from a recognized institution;
(iii) PhD in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution 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)Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(viii) Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
(ix) Minimum of four (4) publications in peer reviewed journals;
(x) Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy
papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
(xi) Training in Modelling skills will be an added advantage;
(xii)Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
(xiii) Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional skills:
1. Strong presentation, writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and
elaborate partnership projects and grant projects;
2. Project management skills;
3. Strategic management skills;
4. Problem–solving skills;
5. Conflict management skills;
6. Communication skills;
7. Interpersonal skills;
8. Organizational skills;
9. Team building skills;
10. Analytical skills;
11. Leadership skills; and
12. Mentoring skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:
1. Strategic thinking;
2. Critical thinking;
3. Team player;
4. Ability to work under pressure; and
5. Motivational competencies.

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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