Position: Policy Assistant – Field Office Kenya
Deadline
to Apply: Reviewed on rolling basis
Start
Date: ASAP
Location: Nairobi
Eligibility: Position open to internal hires only
Duration: 12 months
In
close partnership with decision makers — the policymakers, practitioners,
investors, and donors working with the poor around the world — IPA designs and
evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations,
the most rigorous evaluation method available.
We
also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build
better programs and policies at scale.
About
the position: The Policy Assistant, under the
general supervision of the Policy Coordinator and within the limits of
Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, assist in the design
and execution of IPA Kenya’s policy communication and outreach work.
Required
Qualifications and Experience:
·
Education: Bachelor’s degree in
economics, public policy or communications. Strong interest in domestic policy
as demonstrated by coursework and/or professional experience is strongly
preferred. Interest in international development issues is required to better
understand the work of other IPA centers worldwide.
·
Experience: At least 1 year of
relevant experience working in a research or policy organization. The ideal
candidate for this position will be very knowledgeable about domestic public
policy issues in Kenya. Any prior experience working with players in the
various Kenyan policy and communications spaces is an added advantage.
·
Communication: Attention to detail
and advanced writing and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons
from academic papers in ways that policymakers understand. This requires clear,
precise, non-technical writing, and confident, effective public speaking
skills.
·
Time Management: Excellent
organizational skills. Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete
projects on tight deadlines with little supervision. A willingness to work
hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this
position.
·
Other: Willingness to travel within
Kenya.
To
Apply Click Here: https://poverty-action.formstack.com/forms/policy_assistant_readvertised
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by the Policy Assistant-Field Office
Kenya. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note
that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants
are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPAK.
