Job Description
Job Title Senior Policy Analyst, Social Sector
(One position)
Reference HR/7/SPASOCIAL/2023/48
Job Grade KIP 5
Basic Salary Scale KES 128,994 – 181,958 per month
Department Social Sector
Supervisor Principal Policy Analyst, Social Sector
Position Summary
Undertake public policy capacity building, research, analysis
and dissemination with the view to advise government of
Kenya and other economic agencies on matters of public
policy. Provide technical support and delegated supervisory
roles in policy formulation and implementation of public
policy capacity building programs to build capacity of
government of Kenya, private sector on matters of public
policy. Promoting and coordinating the Institute capacity
building agenda for stakeholders, developing and
implementing the capacity development strategy, and to
continuously undertake monitor and evaluate the
implementation of capacity building programs.
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
(ii) Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
(iii) Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
(iv) Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance
sustainability of the Institute;
(v) Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
(vi) Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and
conferences;
(vii) Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
(viii) Developing policy oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers,
policy papers, policy briefs among others;
(ix) Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
(x) Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
(xi) Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups
among others;
(xii)Collecting and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
(xiii) Updating current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for
the Institute focus;
(xiv) Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
(xv)Assuring quality of research outputs
(xvi) Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual
targets that also need to reported; and
(xvii) 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) Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized
institution from a recognized institution;
(ii) Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution
from a recognized institution;
(iii) Minimum experience of three (3) years relevant work experience;
(iv) Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
(v) Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
(vi) Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution
(vii)Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy
papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
(viii) Training in Modeling skills will be an added advantage;
(ix) Computer Skills including relevant statistical packages; and
(x) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Computer skills;
2. Negotiation skills;
3. Presentation skills;
4. Supervisory skills;
5. Modelling skills;
6. Communication skills;
7. Problem-solving skills;
8. Project management skills; and
9. Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication,
marketing, international relations and public relations.
Behavioral competencies/ Attributes
1. Adaptability;
2. Innovative;
3. Critical thinking; and
4. Strategic thinking.