Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Undertaking public policy research and analysis to ensure alignment with the Institute's mandate, quality standards, and strategic objectives
Informing technical advice, input, and policy options to stakeholders in public policy research and analysis
Organizing the formulation, review, and evaluation of public policies, strategies, and reforms
Organizing effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and other research institutions
Preparing dissemination activities to enhance visibility and policy uptake of research findings
Undertaking project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation to ensure timely and efficient delivery
Undertaking data analysis, and information-sharing activities to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
Preparing quarterly, annual, and donor reports in line with performance contracting and accountability frameworks
Job Specification
Qualifications
Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Cumulative service period of Six (6) years, three of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Policy Analyst I or in comparable position;
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Information Systems (GIS), 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.
Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, GIS, Engineering, Gender, Nutrition, Food Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations, Social Policy, Development studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Governance and Public Management, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Law, Public Finance, Political Economy or related field from a recognized institution .
Proficiency in data analytics
Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages such as Stata, R, Python or similar, and working knowledge of databases
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Supervisory skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Team building skills