Assistant Director, Infrastructure and Economic Services

Assistant Director, Infrastructure and Economic Services

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is seeking a highly qualified professional to fill the role of Assistant Director within the Infrastructure and Economic Services Division. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing the delivery of research-oriented outputs, providing technical advisory services in public policy research, and managing stakeholder engagements to support the Institute's mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Coordination: Oversee the delivery of research-oriented outputs according to set targets and promote quality control processes for all departmental research.
• Technical Advisory: Provide high-level technical advisory in public policy research and analysis to a variety of stakeholders.
• Project Management: Lead resource mobilization efforts and the implementation of contracted projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective relationships with policymakers, development partners, and other research institutions while coordinating corporate consultation and public participation.
• Governance & Risk: Supervise risk management systems, ensuring robust accountability, business continuity, internal controls, and adherence to corporate governance principles.
• Operational Management: Review performance and impact of Department functions, supervise annual work plans, and manage departmental budgets.
• Team Leadership: Foster staff motivation, teamwork, and a culture of ethical practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: A cumulative service period of twelve (12) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Senior Policy Analyst or in a comparable senior position.
• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Finance, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, or any of the above-mentioned related fields from a recognized institution.
• Professional Training: Completion of a management course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Research Portfolio:
  • Minimum of three (3) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, or book chapters.
  • Minimum of four (4) published research papers or reports.
• Track Record: Proven merit and ability in work performance and results.

Functional Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and strategic management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in economic modelling and statistical software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the KIPPRA recruitment portal at https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke. Alternatively, candidates can visit the application page on MyJobMag via https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1191730.