KenInvest Policy and Advocacy Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), whose mandate is to promote and facilitate both Domestic and Foreign investments in Kenya, seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following position:-

Job Title: Manager, Policy and Advocacy
 

Reports to: General Manager, Research Policy Advocacy and Planning
 

Division / Section / Unit: Research, Policy Advocacy and Planning.
 

Responsible for:

• Policy and Advocacy Officer
• Research Officers
• Interns
• Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To facilitate informed research and related services.
 

Roles and Responsibilities   

• Facilitate regular meetings with investor services officers to discuss issues raised by investors, research on them to verify facts and timely communication of the same to the relevant Agencies;
• Spearhead preparation of regular memos, policy briefs and media articles on improvement of investment policy and climate for consideration by policy makers;
• Implementation and follow up of policy advocacy strategy to ensure that issues of concern to investors are addressed;
• Identifying, selecting and acquiring publications, journals and any other relevant material for the resource centre;
• Assisting in preparation of the Strategic Plan;
• Researching on strategies to be adopted by the Authority to attain World-Class standards;
• Performing and evaluating objectives as spelt out in the Strategic Plan;
• reports to identify success and constraints for appropriate action;
• Assisting in preparation of proposals for support from development partners;
• Tracking implementation of recommendations made to Government Agencies;
• Collecting information from stakeholders in relation to existing policies and administrative procedures; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics, Management or in a related field.
• A Postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a management position;
• Good organization and Management skills;
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Conversant with topical local and international research and policy issues;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
• Good analytical and report writing skills;
• Computer literacy; and
• Team leader.

Key Performance Indicators   

• Number of memos, policy briefs and media articles
• Number of Research papers and publications.
• Number of policies addressed
• Number of presentations in public investment forums
• Ranking (WAIPA, UNCTAD, etc) of KenInvest
• Number of meetings with investor services officers.

How to apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application letters together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) including a reliable telephone contact, to be received on or before 18th July 2013 to the address below.

KenInvest is an Equal Opportunity employer and candidates from minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Managing Director
Kenya Investment Authority
P O Box 55704-00200
Nairobi

Please quote for the position you are applying for clearly on the envelope. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.