Executive
Director
An
exciting leadership opportunity with KIPPRA
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an independent public Institute established to support public policy in Kenya by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country and developing the required human and institutional capacities.
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an independent public Institute established to support public policy in Kenya by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country and developing the required human and institutional capacities.
KIPPRA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Executive Director (ED).
Reporting
to the Board of Directors, the overall responsibility of the ED is to ensure
that the Institute influences public policy in the country.
The
ED, an ex-officio member of and secretary to the Board, is responsible for the
day to day management of the Institute subject to the direction of the KIPPRA
Board; implementation of the Institute’s strategic plan; execution of Board
decisions; provision of leadership and management; and ensuring effective
overall administrative coordination, financial management, and high quality
public policy research, analysis and dissemination.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Identify
emerging issues, plan and coordinate overall research programs of the
Institute;
- Design work
plans and disseminate findings to public policy stakeholders;
- Establish
guidelines and schedules for regular updating of economic models based on
research;
- Establish
procedures for effective communication, dissemination, and coordination
with
- Government and
its agencies, universities and other research bodies, agencies of the
private sector and civil society, donor agencies, and the general public;
- Oversee the
development and implementation of Institute’s overall strategy;
- Manage
institutional performance within the agreed framework of the Institute
strategic plan and Performance Contract;
- Prepare and
present progress reports to the Board of Directors;
- Lead the
resource mobilization process to ensure that the Institute diversifies and
grows funding streams;
- Put in place
effective financial management policies and systems and report on
financial performance;
- Ensure proper
management and accountability of funds in line with financial policies of
government and other stakeholders;
- Oversee the
Institute’s procurement;
- Oversee the
recruitment, training and development, reward and recognition of staff;
- Oversee the
Institute’s knowledge management functions;
- Represent the
Institute in diverse forums; and
- Perform any other
duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time.
Person
Specifications:
The
ideal candidate should possess the following:
- A Kenya citizen
with PhD in Economics or related social science discipline;
- At least fifteen
(15) peer-reviewed publications or ten (10) peer-reviewed journal papers
and five (5) book chapters;
- At least ten
(10) years’ experience in a research institution or equivalent, five (5)
of which must be post PhD and at a senior management position;
- Demonstrated
management and leadership skills with clear vision, including a track
history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, and results-orientation;
- Experience in a)
quantitative analysis and public policy research, and b) policy
formulation and procedures of the Government of Kenya;
- Clear knowledge
of Kenya Vision 2030 and ability to align research agenda to the Vision;
- Familiarity with
development and research issues for developing countries and economies
such as Kenya’s;
- Management
experience in both personnel and budget control, including negotiation
skills and familiarity with donor funding;
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills;
- High
professional and ethical standards in line with the integrity requirements
of service and leadership in the Kenyan public service; and
- Familiarity with
the Public Financial Management Act.
More
details about KIPPRA can be accessed on the Institute’s Website: www.kippra.org.
Terms
and Conditions
The
successful candidate will be employed on a 5-year contract, renewable based on
performance.
An
attractive remuneration and benefits package will be negotiated with the
successful candidate.
If
you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward
your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration,
contact details, names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3)
referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience, certified
copies of clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB), certificate of good conduct from the Criminal
Investigation Department (CID) and The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
and quoting reference number KIP/09/12 on or before 15 October 2012 addressed
to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply