KEPSA Policy Research & Analysis Officer (Sectoral Policies) Job in Kenya

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the voice of Kenya’s private sector and the apex business organization.

KEPSA is a member-centric organization with corporate and business organization members, and has positioned itself as the premier convenor of public-private sector dialogues in Kenya.

KEPSA is expected to provide thought leadership to complex public policy issues affecting the business environment and private sector in its dialogue with national and county governments, and business information and networking services to its membership.

To this end, KEPSA is now searching for exceptional individuals with the right competencies and strong leadership qualities to enable it deliver on its mandate.

Job Title: Policy Research & Analysis Officer (Sectoral Policies)
 

Reports to: Manager, Research & Policy Analysis
 

Job Summary: Is responsible for sector based policy research and analysis
 

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes initial policy research, analysis, and advocacy outputs including policy briefs, policy papers, special studies, board and management presentations, and all of the content for public private dialogues.
• Undertakes research and surveys that provide data and information required for the periodic business & market intelligence reports, and economic & market surveys.
• Collects and collates primary and secondary data and information from public and privates sector providers.

Candidate Qualities
 

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to produce high quality written outputs in a timely manner
• Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent inter-personal and relationship skills
• Ability to engage with and maintain excellent relationships with providers of data and information

We are looking for a candidate who holds a master’s degree in business, economic, public policy, or any other related discipline with at least 5 years of experience since attaining the bachelor’s degree. 

The candidates should also have worked in the private sector, public sector, business organization or international organizations in public policy analysis and research positions for at least 2 years.

How to Apply

All applications including a detailed CV and telephone contact of 3 referees should be sent to recruitment@kepsa.or.ke with the position applied for as the subject.

Applications must be submitted by 12th August, 2014.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.