Deputy Director, Social Sector - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis

    Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
    Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Nairobi, Kenya

    2 weeks ago

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    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 institution;PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;(Nine (9) years' relevant work experience;(Minimum of Six (6) publications in peer Reviewed journals and book chapters;Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers special papers as well as book chapters; andTraining in Modeling skills will be an added advantage;Computer Skills including statistical packages; andFulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Research and development, Leadership skills, Research planning, Research publication, Data analysis

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Post-graduate education