Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Job
Title: Policy
Research and Advocacy Manager
Reports
to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Nairobi
and Supporting Branches.
Job
Purpose: The Research and Advocacy Manager will be responsible for
coordinating research in policies advancing interests of Engineers and
Engineering as captured in IEK Constitution, Strategic plan and strategic
direction given by the council from time to time.
The
office holder will have a coordinating role in IEK policy and advocacy matters
in public and private sector.
The
role will involve identifying policy areas, enlisting relevant partnerships and
developing instruments of engagement with National, County governments and
other industry players including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs).
The holder will also be expected to play a coordinating role in managing the different stakeholders both locally and abroad including international bodies.
We
are looking for a versatile, flexible, agile and adaptable individual who will
be required to work after hours as the IEK activities may demand
Key
Responsibilities
· The
manager will be in charge of the policy, research and advocacy relating to
engineering profession and practice.
· Pursue
advocacy on public policy and legislation responsive to the society in matters
related to
infrastructure, Manufacturing, Telecommunication and General Engineering
practice.
· Assist
the council to advise and provide technical support to government, parliament
and the different public forums in policy, legislation and constitutional
implementation on matters affecting the Engineering profession.
· Review
legislation to align engineering practice to global best practices.
· Coordinate
publication of engineering best practices, standards, guidelines, and manuals,
IEK journals, magazines
· Facilitate
dialogue forums to develop common positions on key policy advocacy issues
· Constantly
review existing policy issues and regulatory environment and highlight areas of
concern
· Take
lead in the design of appropriate actions to address any areas of concern
including the
development of policy position papers to guide IEKs policy advocacy agenda.
· Providing
regular policy briefs drawn from both draft and concluded policy and
legislative actions.
· In
consultation with relevant stakeholders, prepare and submit the IEK’s position
on emerging issues in the sector.
· Liaising
with relevant government agencies, departments and partners to follow through on
recommended interventions.
· Keeping
stakeholders informed on the organization’s policy interventions.
Qualifications
and Educational Requirements
· Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Law or equivalent
· Postgraduate
degree in Business Administration, Policy Development or Economics or
Equivalent
· Over 10
years’ experience in Engineering advocacy policy engagement, research, and
analysis with
demonstrable of practical policy for 5 of these.
· Must
have EBK practicing license or equivalent from other regulators
· Must
have a proven track record of resources, partnerships, management of internal
and external
relations.
Preferred
Skills
· Experience
in legal and policy analysis and knowledge of the country’s laws and policies
as they relate to the engineering profession
· Excellent
negotiation skills.
· Strong
analytical skills.
· Excellent
writing skills including speech writing
· Strong
research, communication, networking and mobilization skills.
· A team
player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
How to
Apply
All
applications must include a cover letter and a resume which has at least three
referees which should be sent to secretary@iekenya.org copy to ceo@iekenya.org
and president@iekenya.org by close of business Friday 20th January, 2023.
Due
to the expected volume of applications, IEK will only enter further correspondence
with short-listed candidates.