Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Coordinating the delivery of research-oriented outputs as per set targets
Coordinating technical advisory in public policy research and analysis to stakeholders
Coordinating resource mobilization and implementation of the contracted projects
Organizing effective dissemination of research outputs
Promoting quality control processes of research outputs
Promoting partnerships and collaborative research with stakeholders
Reviewing performance, efficiency, and impact of Department functions and provide guidance on improvements
Coordinating corporate consultation, public participation, and stakeholder engagement in the Institute's programs and policies
Supervising risk management, ensuring robust systems for accountability, business continuity, and internal controls
Putting in place corporate governance principles, corruption prevention strategies, and adherence to relevant national policies and directives
Promoting staff motivation, teamwork, and a culture of ethical practices, good governance, and continuous improvement
Supervising annual work plans, budgets, and performance management frameworks for the department, ensuring alignment with the Institute's strategic plan and performance contract
Organizing timely and efficient implementation of the Department's work plans
Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and research institutions
Reviewing of public policies and strategies
Implementing work plans and contracted projects
Reviewing all research outputs from the Department to ensure alignment with the Institute's mandate and strategic objectives
Organizing the Department's dissemination activities and calendar
Undertaking project planning, budgeting, and implementation within the Department
Executing partnership activities in line with the Institute's priorities
Reviewing the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for management, the Board, performance contracting, and donors
Job Specification
Qualifications
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Policy Analyst or in comparable position
Bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science , Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Public Finance, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution. or related social sciences from a recognized institution
Master's degree in economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science , Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Public Finance, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution. or related social sciences from a recognized institution
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
Minimum of three (3) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters
Minimum of four (4) published research papers or reports
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Leadership and supervisory skills
Strategic management skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Negotiation skills
Proficiency in economic modelling
Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software
Presentation skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Team building skills