Deputy Director, Capacity Building - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.
The Institute is thus an autonomous Think Tank established under an Act of Parliament.
JOB SUMMARY
Job SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution(Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institutionPhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institutionNine (9) years' relevant work experience;Minimum of six (6) publications in peer Reviewed journals;Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantageDemonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;Computer Skills including statistical packages; andFulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS
Research and development, Research planning, Research publication, Data analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education