Vacancy Details

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Job Title

Policy Analyst, Trade and Foreign Policy

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals, and book chapters;
• Developing policy oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
• Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Collecting and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data; and
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
• Developing content and publishing in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Job Specification

Position Summary :- To conduct objective research and analysis on Public Policy issues with the aim of providing advice to policy makes; advice the government and government agencies on public policy; develop and maintain research resources and databases on public policy and disseminate research findings through seminars, roundtable meetings and workshops/ Conferences.

For 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 from a recognized institution ;
• Computer Skills;
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Functional Skills

1. Communication and interpersonal skills,
2. Organizational skills,
3. Team building skills
4. Analytical skills
5. Presentation skills
6. Training and modelling skills
7. Computer skills (including statistical packages)

Competencies/ Attributes

1. Proven ability to identify and critically assess issues and trends.
2. Sound knowledge and experience in the application of advanced research methodologies.
3. Demonstrated ability to make timely, fundamentally sound and quality decisions pertinent to research priorities, and identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people.
4. Confident in networking and engaging with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps.
5. Well- developed and practiced negotiating skills.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills.

Grade

KIP 6

No Sought

1

Advert Ref

HR/7/PATRADE/2025/33

Recruiment

KIPPRA Recruitment DEC 2025