The Kenya Institute Management (KIM)’s – Center for Strategic Policy Analysis and Research (CeSPAR) was established to conduct research on topical and regional strategic and policy issues that have an impact on the management of both the private and public sector in order to contribute to an improved trade and the economic environment.
CeSPAR now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Research Coordinator (1 Position)
The Research Coordinator will coordinate strategic policy analysis and research studies including supervision of research staff in consultation and coordination with relevant contracting parties.
The Coordinator will also oversee the preparation and presentation of papers at conferences and manage the compilation of articles and other materials for scholarly publication.
Research Associates (2 Positions)
The Research Associate will manage specific CeSPAR strategic policy analysis and research projects.
The Associates will be assigned research management tasks including the supervision of project staff, in consultation with the Research Coordinator.
The Associate will also participate in preparation of articles and other materials for scholarly publication.
Qualifications
Applicants should have relevant qualifications in the area of economics, business administration, development studies and/or related social sciences from a recognized university.
The minimum qualifications are:
* Masters level and above academic credentials
* Previous experience in research aligned to development projects and involving strategic thinking and policy development
* Experience in proposal writing and research project management including coordination of collaborative linkages
* Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research designs and methodologies
* Knowledge of statistical software and data base programs such as SPSS, STATA, SAS and Excel
Terms and Application Procedure
Successful candidates will be offered competitive performance-based renewable contracts.
Interested candidates are therefore invited to submit applications that include:
* An application letter;
* Copy of the current CV;
* Copies of academic and professional transcripts and certificates;
* Current and expected salary;
* Names and contacts (including telephone and e-mail) of three professional referees familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
Completed applications should received no later than 12 February, 2010, addressed to:
Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706,00100
Nairobi
The Executive Director Email: kim @ kim.ac.ke
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