The Deputy Director, Policy Analysis (Gender and Special Groups Division) is a senior leadership role responsible for steering the Institute's research and policy analysis mandate. The role involves leading the delivery of research-oriented outputs, providing technical advice on public policy, and spearheading resource mobilization. The successful candidate will oversee the dissemination of research, manage strategic partnerships, and ensure the implementation of robust corporate governance and risk management frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Research Leadership: Lead the delivery of research-oriented outputs and provide technical advice in public policy research and analysis to stakeholders.
- Project Management: Spearhead resource mobilization and the implementation of contracted projects, ensuring they meet the Institute’s mandate and strategic objectives.
- Quality & Dissemination: Oversee effective dissemination of research outputs and steer quality control processes for all departmental research work.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage partnerships, collaborative research, corporate consultations, and public participation in the Institute’s programs.
- Strategic Direction: Guide the improvement of performance, efficiency, and impact of Department functions, including the review of annual work plans and budgets.
- Governance & Accountability: Guide risk management, ensure robust systems for accountability, and steer the implementation of corporate governance principles and corruption prevention strategies.
- Staff Development: Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor staff while facilitating training to build a high-performing and motivated team.
- Reporting: Review the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for management, the Board, performance contracting, and donors.
- Knowledge Management: Coordinate knowledge management and data management activities for the Institute.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Experience: A cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director or a comparable senior position.
- Education: Must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree from a recognized institution in any of the following fields: 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, International Affairs, Social Policy, Public Health, Public Finance, Environmental Studies, or related social sciences.
- Leadership Training: Completion of a leadership course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Publications: A minimum of four (4) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, or book chapters, and a minimum of six (6) published research papers or reports.
- Performance: Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Functional Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and strategic management skills.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Proficiency in economic modelling and computer applications (including statistical software).
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven team-building and organizational skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the KIPPRA recruitment portal at recruitment.kippra.or.ke. Ensure you follow all instructions on the portal to submit a complete application.
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