Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Supervising public policy analysis and providing public policy advice to government
Organizing capacity building activities for government officers and other stakeholders
Coordinating collection, integration and analysis of large, datasets for purposes of relevant, objective public policy research
Coordinating mentorship, guidance, and capacity building of staff to enhance technical skills and professional growth
Supervising performance management of staff
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
Maintaining 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 nine (9) years' three of which should have been at the grade of 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-Information Systems, 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-Information Systems, 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 one (1) publication in peer reviewed journal, book or book chapter;
Minimum of two (2) published research papers or reports.
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:
Analytical skills
Management and supervisory skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Team building skills