Role Overview
The Senior Policy Analyst within the Gender & Special Groups Division at KIPPRA is responsible for supervising public policy analysis and providing expert policy advice to the government. This senior role involves coordinating large-scale research projects, managing staff performance, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure evidence-based decision-making. The analyst leads capacity-building efforts and oversees the integration of large datasets to inform policy options specifically for gender and special interest groups.
Responsibilities
- Policy Analysis & Advice: Supervise public policy analysis and provide objective advice to the government and relevant stakeholders.
- Research Coordination: Lead public policy research to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mandate, quality standards, and strategic objectives.
- Data Management: Coordinate the collection, integration, and analysis of large datasets for purposes of relevant, objective public policy research.
- Capacity Building: Organize and lead capacity-building activities for government officers and stakeholders; mentor and guide staff to enhance technical skills and professional growth.
- Performance Management: Supervise the performance management of staff within the division.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and other research institutions.
- Policy Formulation: Organize the formulation, review, and evaluation of public policies, strategies, and reforms.
- Dissemination: Prepare dissemination activities to enhance the visibility and policy uptake of research findings.
- Project Management: Undertake project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
- Reporting: Prepare quarterly, annual, and donor reports in line with performance contracting and accountability frameworks.
Requirements
- Experience: A cumulative service period of nine (9) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Policy Analyst or in a comparable position.
- Education (Bachelor's): Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Information Systems, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition and dietetics, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Policy, Public Health, Finance, Agriculture, or Environmental Studies from a recognized institution.
- Education (Master's): Master’s degree in any of the aforementioned or related fields from a recognized institution.
- Professional Training: Completion of a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Publications: Minimum of one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal, book, or book chapter, and a minimum of two (2) published research papers or reports.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data analytics and statistical software/programming languages such as Stata, R, Python, or similar.
- Database Knowledge: Working knowledge of databases.
Skills & Attributes
- Advanced analytical and research skills.
- Management and supervisory competencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong presentation and reporting abilities.
- Team building and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official KIPPRA recruitment portal at recruitment.kippra.or.ke. Alternatively, you can initiate the process by visiting the application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1191740 which will redirect you to the KIPPRA portal.
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