Principal Policy Analyst, Social Sector - 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:Bachelor's degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;Master's 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;Six (6) years' relevant work experience;Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;Training in Modelling skills will be an added advantage;Computer skills including statistical packages; andFulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS
Project management, Research and development, Data collection, Research planning, Planning, Data analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education