Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Supervising public policy analysis in macro-economics, and provide public policy advice to government
Organizing capacity building activities for senior government officers and high-level stakeholders
Coordinating collection, integration and analysis of large, complex datasets for purposes of relevant, objective public policy research
Organizing the development and validation of statistical and machine learning models to predict future trends relevant to national development goals
Coordinating data automation, reporting frameworks, and visualization dashboards tailored for policy makers and stakeholders
Supervising the development of public policy-oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy briefs, and flagship reports
Plan the preparation of the Kenya Economic Report, and interdisciplinary public policy research outputs
Organizing dissemination of research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops, and conferences
Coordinating public policy engagement forums such as task forces and technical working groups
Supervising the implementation of adhoc analytics requests and provide expert insight
Reviewing research proposals to raise targeted funds and enhance institutional sustainability
Supervising the development of public policy research content and publish in peer-reviewed journals and books to contribute to the body of knowledge
Supervising the day-to-day execution of client and collaborative research projects
Promoting data integrity, quality assurance, and adherence to analytical best practices
Implementing contracted projects
Organizing effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and other research institutions
Reviewing all research outputs to ensure alignment with the Institute's mandate, quality standards, and strategic objectives
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
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
Undertaking data analysis, and information-sharing activities to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
Implementing mentorship, guidance, and capacity building of staff to enhance technical skills and professional growth
Preparing quarterly, annual, and donor reports in line with performance contracting and accountability frameworks
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, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition and dietetics, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Finance, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Policy, Development studies, Law, Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information Science, Urban Planning, Gender, Nutrition and dietetics, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, Social Policy, Development studies, Public Health, Finance, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field from a recognized institution;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Minimum of three (3) publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, or book chapters
Minimum of four (4) published research papers or reports.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Proficiency in data analytics, predictive modelling, econometric modelling, socio-economic modelling, and micro-simulation
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:
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Strategic management skills
Leadership and supervisory skills
Organizational skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Team building skills