Director Integrated Development (Directorate of Integrated Development)

Job Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing delivery of research-oriented outputs as per set targets
• Spearheading leadership and technical advice in public policy research and analysis to stakeholders
• Overseeing resource mobilization and implementation of the contracted projects
• Directing effective dissemination of research outputs
• Overseeing quality control processes of research outputs
• Initiating partnerships and collaborative research with stakeholders
• Guiding on improving performance, efficiency, and impact of Directorate functions
• Steering corporate consultation, public participation, and stakeholder engagement in the Institute’s programs and policies
• Overseeing risk management, ensuring robust systems for accountability, business continuity, and internal controls
• Spearheading the implementation of corporate governance principles, corruption prevention strategies, and adherence to relevant national policies and directives
• Initiating staff motivation, teamwork, and a culture of ethical practices, good governance, and continuous improvement
• Designing leadership in supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of staff to build a high-performing and motivated team
• Spearheading the timely preparation, implementation, monitoring, and review of annual work plans, budgets, and performance management frameworks for the Directorate, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s strategic plan and performance contract
• Overseeing the development and review of the Directorate’s procurement and assets disposal plans in line with approved budgets and institutional policies
• Guiding directorate meetings to provide strategic direction, coordinate activities across departments, monitor progress on set objectives, and ensure timely decision-making and accountability in line with the Institute’s mandate
• Overseeing the timely and efficient implementation of the Directorate’s work plans
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, development partners, and research institutions
• Carrying out the formulation and review of public policies and strategies
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of work plans and contracted projects
• Overseeing all research outputs from the Directorate to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mandate and strategic objectives
• Carrying out the Directorate’s dissemination activities and calendar
• Overseeing project planning, budgeting, and implementation within the Directorate
• Coordinating the execution of partnership activities in line with the Institute’s priorities
• Supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for management, the Board, performance contracting, and donors
• Coordinating knowledge management and data management activities for the Institute

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