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VISION The IEK. Council is committed to ensuring the continued improvement of the performance in service delivery to members and engineering service to the nation. By accomplishing this, the IEK will become a model institution for other proffessional institutions in the country and beyond.
Policy Research and Partnerships Manager
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Field: Project Management , Research
Job Purpose
The Policy, Research and Partnerships Manager who will be responsible in Leading the policy unit, including the research coordination, policy engagement at regional level and expected to work closely with the senior management team members, and strategic partners to provide leadership and strategic guidance in shaping the overall policy directions.
Key Responsibilities
- The manager will be in charge of the policy, research and partnerships relating to engineering profession and practice.
- Pursue advocacy on public policy and legislation responsive to the society in matters related to infrastructure, Manufacturing, Telecommunication and General Engineering practice.
- Assist the council to advise and provide technical support to government, parliament and the different public forums in policy, legislation and constitutional implementation on matters affecting the Engineering profession.
- Review legislation to align engineering practice to global best practices.
- Coordinate publication of engineering best practices, guidelines, and manuals, IEK journals, magazines
- Facilitate dialogue forums to develop common positions on key policy advocacy issues
- Constantly review existing policy issues and regulatory environment and highlight areas of concern
- Take lead in the design of appropriate actions to address any areas of concern including the development of policy position papers to guide IEKs policy advocacy agenda.
- Providing regular policy briefs drawn from both draft and concluded policy and legislative actions.
- In consultation with relevant stakeholders, prepare and submit the IEK’s position on emerging issues in the sector.
- Liaising with relevant government agencies, departments and partners to follow through on recommended interventions.
- Keeping stakeholders informed on the organization’s policy interventions.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Law or equivalent from a recognized University
- Postgraduate degree from a recognized University will be an added advantage
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing
- Minimum 7 years postgraduation experience in advocacy, policy engagement, research, and analysis.
- Preferred Skills
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong research, communication, networking and mobilization skills.
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Application
All applications must include a cover letter and a resume which has at least three referees which should be received via our recruitment portal by close of business Wednesday 4th December, 2024 at 5pm. Due to the expected volume of applications, IEK will only enter further correspondence with short-listed candidates.
VISION The IEK. Council is committed to ensuring the continued improvement of the performance in service delivery to members and engineering service to the nation. By accomplishing this, the IEK will become a model institution for other proffessional institutions in the country and beyond.
Policy Research and Partnerships Manager
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Field: Project Management , Research
Job Purpose
The Policy, Research and Partnerships Manager who will be responsible in Leading the policy unit, including the research coordination, policy engagement at regional level and expected to work closely with the senior management team members, and strategic partners to provide leadership and strategic guidance in shaping the overall policy directions.
Key Responsibilities
- The manager will be in charge of the policy, research and partnerships relating to engineering profession and practice.
- Pursue advocacy on public policy and legislation responsive to the society in matters related to infrastructure, Manufacturing, Telecommunication and General Engineering practice.
- Assist the council to advise and provide technical support to government, parliament and the different public forums in policy, legislation and constitutional implementation on matters affecting the Engineering profession.
- Review legislation to align engineering practice to global best practices.
- Coordinate publication of engineering best practices, guidelines, and manuals, IEK journals, magazines
- Facilitate dialogue forums to develop common positions on key policy advocacy issues
- Constantly review existing policy issues and regulatory environment and highlight areas of concern
- Take lead in the design of appropriate actions to address any areas of concern including the development of policy position papers to guide IEKs policy advocacy agenda.
- Providing regular policy briefs drawn from both draft and concluded policy and legislative actions.
- In consultation with relevant stakeholders, prepare and submit the IEK’s position on emerging issues in the sector.
- Liaising with relevant government agencies, departments and partners to follow through on recommended interventions.
- Keeping stakeholders informed on the organization’s policy interventions.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Law or equivalent from a recognized University
- Postgraduate degree from a recognized University will be an added advantage
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing
- Minimum 7 years postgraduation experience in advocacy, policy engagement, research, and analysis.
- Preferred Skills
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong research, communication, networking and mobilization skills.
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Application
All applications must include a cover letter and a resume which has at least three referees which should be received via our recruitment portal by close of business Wednesday 4th December, 2024 at 5pm. Due to the expected volume of applications, IEK will only enter further correspondence with short-listed candidates.
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