The Institute of Economic Affairs - Kenya (IEA - Kenya), a membership organization that seeks to promote participation in public policy development through research and informed debate, seeks to fill the position stated below:
Programme Officer - Budget Information Programme
This position reports to the Programme Co-ordinator and is responsible for planning, implementation and reporting of Budget Information Programme activities.
Responsibilities and Competencies
Programme Officer - Budget Information Programme
This position reports to the Programme Co-ordinator and is responsible for planning, implementation and reporting of Budget Information Programme activities.
Responsibilities and Competencies
- Conduct public policy research in public finance as well as mounting public forums on topical subjects touching on public finance management
- Manage public hearings to ensure that as many participants from private sector and social sector make cogent proposals, synthesise these and present to Ministry of Finance and Parliament
- Provide training and support services to diverse category of stakeholders wishing to make submissions on the budget
- Arrange regular briefing sessions, workshops and conferences for key players in public finance management
- Research and keep track of public expenditure, especially social expenditure issues in the budget and provide updates to interested CSOs during the year
- Build networks and coalitions with relevant CSOs and private sector groups
- Prepare and ensure publication of easy to read materials on the budget for wide dissemination
- Control and monitor expenditure of specific programme activities against approved budgets and available funding
- Monitor and report on the progress of the programme
- Develop proposals for further work in the Programme and fund-raising
Qualification and Competencies
- Masters degree in a relevant field, preferably economic, public finance, public policy, development studies or political economy
- 2-5 years experience in project and public finance management
- Demonstrate ability to undertake public policy research and advocacy with focus on public finance
- Demonstrate ability to engage with policy makers, the media and any other entity on public finance policy issues
- Experience in developing project proposals, designing and implementing programmes and monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects
- Possess good analytical skills
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge in SPSS statistical package an added advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
If you meet the requirements for this position, kindly send your application to the address below, marked PO-BIP Search enclosing an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae with references, current remuneration, salary expectations and a daytime contact.
The closing date for submission of application is 27th November 2009.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
P. O. Box 53989 - 00200
Nairobi
Or e-mail: admin @ ieakenya.or.ke
