The Kenya Institute
for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute
established in 1999 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation
of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country
as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by
undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through
capacity building for the achievement of Vision 2030.
To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:
Senior Policy Analysts – REF. NO. SA/SEPT
The Institute is seeking to fill these positions in the following two (2) divisions and areas of research and specialization;
- Governance
Division - Land reforms, security and conflict management, constitutional
and institutional legal reforms, economic and corporate governance and
devolution
- Trade
and Foreign Policy Division - International Trade and Trade Policy
Modeling, International Trade Law, Global Trade Negotiations, and Foreign
Policy
Reporting to the Programs Coordinator, the Senior Analysts will
be required to:
- Coordinate
all the activities of the division
- Ensure
cost effective and timely preparation of work plans
- Provide
technical leadership of the division’s research and capacity building
programs
- Preparation
of divisional quarterly and annual reports
- Managing
the staff performance through appraisals as per the Institute policies
- Participating
in management and any other meetings as advised by the Executive Director
- Chair
seminars and meetings, be discussant to papers as per institute
requirements
- Establish
and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders for the
divisions mandate, including policy makers and implementers, development
partners and other research institutions
- Provide
advice on a regular basis on ways to improve divisional performance
- Ensuring
effective management of the work programme addressing and reconciling the
conflicting priorities
Candidates seeking these positions must have at least a PhD in
Economics and/or related areas, and at least 6 years experience in Policy
Research and analysis or Teaching at recognized university, three (3) of which
must be post PhD.
They should have at
least nine (9) publications, two (2) of which must be Journal articles in a refereed
journal.
Policy Analysts – REF. NO PA/SEPT
We are seeking candidates with strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills to fill Policy Analyst positions in the following areas:
- Infrastructure
and Economic Services – Transport & Logistics, Energy, ICT, Water,
Construction and Housing;
- Social
Sector - Poverty, education, health, labour, and social protection.
- Macroeconomics
- Macroeconomics, monetary economics and macro-modeling
- Private
Sector - Financial Services and Business Environment
- Productive
Sector - Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources
Reporting to the respective Heads of Division, the Policy
Analysts will be required to:
- Conduct
research on and monitor socio-economic and public policy developments that
affect Kenya;
- Prepare
analytical reports, briefing papers, policy briefs, journal articles, and
other papers aimed at informing public policy decisions;
- Provide
information and technical assistance to the Institute’s various
constituencies about impacts of existing and proposed public policies and
programs;
- Mentor
and build the capacity of junior researchers and stakeholders on public
policy issues.
Candidates seeking these positions must have at least a MA/Msc.
in Economics and/or related areas, and at least two (2) years post masters
experience in a policy research institution or university.
They should have at
least three (3) publications.
Communications Officer– REF. NO. COMM/SEPT
Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be expected to manage all KIPPRA internal and external communications in liaison with other Knowledge Management and Communications staff.
The key responsibilities of policy analysts are:
- Supporting
the Executive Director in developing and implementing KIPPRA communication
strategy
- Developing
communication messages to ensure visibility of the Institute, including
drafting press releases, responding to media queries and public relations
- Managing
all KIPPRA internal and external communications, which includes design and
development of all the communications
- Developing,
implementing and maintaining a strong KIPPRA image and brand
- Managing
the KIPPRA website, which includes regular updating and monitoring
- Design,
development and production of the KIPPRA Policy Monitor (internal
newsletter), which includes leading editorial and planning meetings,
sourcing articles and images, sub-editing and proof reading articles
- Planning
and coordination of all KIPPRA external events
Candidates for the position of Communications Officer should
have a Master’s Degree in Communications or a related discipline and at least
seven (7) years experience in communications, media liaison and or public
relations.
Supply Chain Management Assistant – REF. NO. SCM/SEPT
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the incumbent will be expected to:
- Receive,
inspect, and issue purchases to user divisions;
- Assist
in maintaining contact with suppliers regarding orders, market conditions,
and trends;
- Participate
in preparation of procurement reports related to purchasing, inventory
control, and requests for purchases;
- Assist
in conducting regular stock takes and inventory audits;
- Work in
liaison with the supervisor to determine the Institute’s purchasing needs
and specifications; and
- Assist
the supervisor in coordinating activities in the procurement unit.
- Be in
charge of store and will be required to maintain optimum stock levels,
make monthly stores report, record management, ensure proper inventory
management and any other duty allocated by the supervisor.
- Candidates
for the position of Supply Chain Management Assistant should possess a
Diploma in Supply
Chain Management from a recognized Institution; - have
attained final level in CIPS;
- be
members of KISM;
minimum experience of one (1) year in supply chain Management; - and
demonstrated proficiency in using computerized applications and high
volume transactions.
Internal Audit Assistant– REF. NO. IAA/SEPT
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Audit Assistant will assist in carrying out programmed Risk-based
audit assignments as per the annual audit program and in line with the strategic plan.
Specifically, the
Audit Assistant will assist in:
- Reviewing
the reliability and the integrity of financial and operating controls and
recommending effective control methods at reasonable costs;
- Ascertaining
the extent of compliance with the Institute’s established policies, plans,
procedures, and regulations that could have significant impact on its
operations;
- Appraising
the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed;
- Constantly
reviewing the existing operating programs in the Institute to ascertain
whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the
operations are being carried out as planned;
- Carrying
out ad hoc audit assignments;
- Following
up on all previous audit recommendations on quarterly basis and preparing
reports for presentation to the Board Audit Committee; and
- Undertaking
other official functions, assigned from time to time, that do not conflict
with the audit responsibilities.
Candidates for the position of Internal Audit Assistant should
possess a minimum Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting or equivalent from a recognized university; have at least a CPA (K) professional
qualification; and at least 1 year relevant working experience in finance, accounting or audit.
Finance, Accounting or equivalent from a recognized university; have at least a CPA (K) professional
qualification; and at least 1 year relevant working experience in finance, accounting or audit.
Office Assistant – REF. NO. OFFAS/SEPT
Reporting to the Senior Office Assistant, the Job holder will be expected to provide support and administrative services to the staff and guests and keep all offices clean at any one time.
Specifically, he/she
will be required to;
- Facilitate
distribution of internal mail.
- Run
errands and assist in messenger work
- Support
the front office executive in her role from time to time.
- Ensure
that all working surfaces are clean and regular emptying of office
dustbins.
- Prepare
and provide beverages and light refreshments to staff and visitors
- Candidates
for the position of Office Assistant should hold a minimum KCSE D
(Plain);
- a
Certificate in Business admin/Office admin or related field;
- at
least 1 year relevant working experience;
- Training
in Customer service or Public Relations will be an added advantage.
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be employed
on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates
are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of
position applied for and the area of specialization (in the case of Senior
Policy Analysts and Policy Analysts) on both letter and envelope, copy of
updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current
and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3)
professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and
work experience.
The application should
be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, NAIROBI
All email applications should be sent to: hr_sept@kippra.or.ke
You can visit www.kippra.org for more information
Applications should reach not later than close of business Friday 28th September 2012.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
