Job Description
Job Title: Policy Analyst, Partnerships
(One Position)
Reference HR/7/PAP/2023/50
Grade KP/6
Basic Salary Scale Kshs. 104,080 – 146,814 p.m.
Department Partnerships
Supervisor Senior Policy Analyst, Partnerships
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.
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Participating in developing and Reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and
Policy;
(ii) Identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
(iii) Coordinating implementation of client work;
(iv) Participating in coordinating collaborative research activities with other partners;
(v) Participating in organizing national and regional conferences;
(vi) Participating in drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership
agreements;
(vii) Managing and maintaining contracts related to partnership activities;
(viii) Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance
sustainability of the Institute;
(ix) Participating in extending and enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
(x) Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to
government
(xi) Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and
conferences;
(xii) Publishing of research work including referred journals, and book
(xiii) Developing policy oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy
papers, policy briefs among others;
(xiv) Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
(xv) Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among
others;
(xvi) Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying areas of
collaboration;
(xvii) Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; and
(xviii) Developing content and publish in peer Reviewing journals to disseminate research
findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international
levels.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelors Degree Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from
a recognized institution;
(ii) Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution
from a recognized institution;
(iii) Knowledge in resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations
and public relations;
(iv) Strong presentation writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and
elaborate partnership projects and grant projects;
(v) Project management skills;
(vi) Computer Skills including statistical packages;
(vii) Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
(viii)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.