- Coordinating all training activities for key stakeholders;
-
Senior Capacity Building Officer at
5 days ago
Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Nairobi, Kenya Full timeThe Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) was established in 2013 by an Act of Parliament the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Act No. 26 of 2013 as a Centre for promotion of international commercial arbitration and other alternative forms of dispute res ...
-
Training and Capacity Building Consultant at
2 days ago
Refugee Consortium of Kenya Nairobi, Kenya Full timeRCK's core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regardi ...
-
Grantees Capacity Building Consultants
1 week ago
Options Consultancy Services Nairobi, Kenya Full timeABOUT THE COMPANY · Options builds partnerships to transform the health of women and children. Better health for all is not something that can be achieved in isolation. Our work is driven by the belief that everyone should have access to good quality, affordable health care. And ...
-
Senior Policy Analyst, Capacity Building at
20 hours ago
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Nairobi, Kenya Full timeThe 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 t ...
-
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Nairobi, Kenya Full timeABOUT THE COMPANY · Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceano ...
-
PharmAccess Group Nairobi, Kenya Full timeThe PharmAccess Group is dedicated to make inclusive health markets work in Africa by developing innovative products and stimulating investments through partnerships with the private sector and government institutions. This group of not-for-profit organizations has a shared goal, ...
-
Triggerise Nairobi, Kenya Full timeTriggerise is a non-profit that motivates users – primarily young women and adolescent girls – to make positive choices. We use nudges like reminders, discounts, in person and digital follow-ups, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use healthy products and serv ...
-
Colleges and Institutes Canada Nairobi, Kenya Full timeColleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national, voluntary membership organization representing publicly supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in Canada and internationally. · Objectives of the KSTVET Facilitation and Project Management Training · The fol ...
-
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Nairobi, Kenya Full timeThe United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and ...
-
Partnerships Manager
2 days ago
Mercy Corps Nairobi, Kenya Full timeMercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. · Summary · The purpose of the CCS Partnerships Manager - Capacity Strengthening is to lead in supporti ...
-
World Health Organization (WHO) Nairobi, Kenya Full timeThe World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. · Purpose of consultancy · The purpose of the Roster of Experts (ROE) is to pr ...
-
Jiinue Enterprise Trainer
2 days ago
DT Global Nairobi, Kenya Full timeDT Global, built on more than 50 years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, applies ingenuity, evidence, and passion to everything we do. Grounded in decades of technical expe ...
-
Technical Assistance Coordinator at
1 day ago
DT Global Nairobi, Kenya Full timeDT Global, built on more than 50 years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, applies ingenuity, evidence, and passion to everything we do. Grounded in decades of technical expe ...
-
Technical Assistance Coordinator at
2 days ago
DT Global Nairobi, Kenya Full timeDT Global, built on more than 50 years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, applies ingenuity, evidence, and passion to everything we do. Grounded in decades of technical expe ...
-
Head of Behavioural
5 days ago
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health Nairobi, Kenya Full timeHeadquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre's mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in ...
-
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Nairobi, Kenya Full timeiverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), founded in 1898, was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine · Summary · In this role, you will work as part of a team to strengthen capacity across the entire research ec ...
-
Manager, Kenya at
3 days ago
Aceli Africa Nairobi, Kenya Full timeAceli Africa is a market-enabling facility to mobilize over $600M in private sector lending for agricultural SMEs in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia by 2025. To achieve this goal, Aceli Africa provides financial incentives to increase the risk appetite of ~40 financia ...
-
Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant at
5 days ago
Lightup Impact Nairobi, Kenya Full timeLightup Impact is a movement of over 100 young grassroots leaders across East Africa advocating for equality in health, gender, and opportunities. We foster unity and collaboration to transform the lives of vulnerable communities for a more equitable world. · The position · As M& ...
-
Kenya: Subgrants Officer at
3 days ago
Internews Network Nairobi, Kenya Full timeInternews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. We seek to realize the potential of a digitally connected world: a world in which evidenc ...
-
Senior Human Resource Officer
1 day ago
Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) Nairobi, Kenya Full timeABOUT THE COMPANY · The Anti-Counterfeit Agency was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act 2008 as a State Corporation with the mandates to enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting, combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit go ...
Deputy Director, Capacity Building at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
Description
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.Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Fundraising for capacity building programmes;
Coordinating all capacity building activities;
Coordinating the preparation of annual capacity building programmes;
Organizing seminars, conferences and symposia;
Liaising with research Institutions and other organizations on capacity building matters;
Developing, marketing and implementing training curriculum for the Institute;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Overseeing full implementation and development of capacity building programs in public policy and other areas of interest to the Institute;
Provide advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve capacity building in the Institute;
Developing, market and implement training curriculum for the Institute;
Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
Formulating policies and strategies to guide the Institute's operations in capacity building;
Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for capacity building programs;
Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
Ensuring effective development of capacity building projects, plans, budgets and the implementation;
Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures;
Providing technical leadership in department capacity building programs;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Enforcing the quality control processes as Established by the Institute;
Overseeing day to day work in the department;
Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working environment;
Ensuring the department generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
Evaluating performance of staff in the department; and
Developing government's capacity in formulation of public policy by developing content and train public officers to equip them with the necessary skills.
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
Nine (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 advantage
Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;
Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
Leadership skills
Negotiation skills (including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects)
People management skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Presentation skills
Modelling skills
Project management skills
Behavioral competencies and attributes
Adaptability;
Innovative;
Critical thinking;
Strategic thinking;
Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.