Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support delivery of overall work of the organization on
research, policy analysis and evidence-based advocacy for policy reforms as well as to
enhance policy implementation and the realisation of economic and social rights through
budget analysis to determine resource allocation and financial accountability at the
national and county levels. The role will involve managing the research component of
Hakijamii’s work and undertaking policy and budget analysis around our thematic areas
of interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the Executive Director and other Program Staff to conceptualize,
  design, plan, and undertake qualitative and quantitative research in the focus areas.
•  Build a comprehensive body of knowledge in all the focus areas so as to guide
  advocacy initiatives and policy implementation through an evidence-based approach.
•  Undertake substantive analysis of budgetary documents and engage in the budget
  making process at the national and county levels to determine resource allocation for
  socio-economic rights implementation so as to advocate for transparency and equity in
  resource allocation for shared prosperity.
•  Influence policy development, review and implementation through targeted research
  and resource allocation analysis.
•  Unpack national and county budget documents and develop simplified information
  packages to inform effective public participation and enable efficient social oversight of
  governmental expenditure at the national and county levels.
•  Review the Annual National Budget budget estimates and determine the extent to
  which they provide for the progressive realization of economic and social rights.
•  Draft and disseminate policy research reports and briefings on budgeting for policy
  implementation on economic and social rights.
•  Build and maintain networks with key institutions such as the National Treasury, Kippra,
  and the Parliamentary Budget Office.
•  Support/facilitate community members to effectively participate in oversight and
  governance processes.
•  Document good practices in regard to national budget allocation for economic and
  social rights.
•  Develop and disseminate relevant information on the linkage between the national
  budget and the realization of economic and social rights.
• Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities, under the guidance of the Executive
  Director.
•  Represent the organization in strategic meetings and workshops.
•  Undertake all such other functions as may be directed by the Executive Director and
  complimentary to the above responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Demonstrated research competencies and ability to undertake both qualitative and
  quantitative research using different research methodologies and designs.
•  Critical thinking and ability to discern comprehensive findings from research data and
  make practical and well-informed recommendations for policy advocacy and reforms.
•  Demonstrated capacity of analyzing complex national and county policy documents
  including budgets and approved policy documents.
•  Posses innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to weigh
  options and advocate for consideration of key policy recommendations.
•  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
•  Good research skills, ability to deliver under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•  Capacity to work within a policy environment with good working knowledge of emerging
  policy issues.
•  Ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
•  Be willing to travel regularly.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication (English and Kiswahili).

Academic Qualifications And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Finance, Actuarial Science, Policy Analysis
  or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university. Post graduate qualification
  is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least a minimum of 3 years’ experience of conducting policy research and budget
  analysis or public finance.
•  Record of working with key policy research and relevant government institutions such
  as the National Treasury, Kippra, Parliamentary Budget Office and other relevant
  stakeholders.
•  Good project management and organizational skills, including managing multiple
  projects and tasks concurrently.
•  Experience in international human rights, social justice, or related areas, with a good
  knowledge of economic, social, and cultural rights.
•  Understanding of the challenges faced in implementing economic, social, and cultural
  rights and ability to demonstrate knowledge of how the national and county budget
  processes can be used to address these challenges.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex budget problems rigorously and from all
  angles.
•  Skills to clearly articulate how the national budget relates to the realization of economic
  and social rights.
•  Experience in conducting research including literature and policy reviews, analysis of
  secondary and primary data, qualitative and quantitative skills.

Application Process:

All interested applicants must submit 1) a cover letter and (2) a current curriculum vitae
with three referees. The application should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Economic & Social Rights Centre – Hakijamii
All applications should be sent via email to esrc@hakijamii.com with the Email subject
appearing as: HJ PRB 2812 – 2023. The application will be reviewed on a rolling basis
until Close of Business, Thursday 4th January 2024.

Short Term Contract – 1 Year Renewable 

Duty Station – Nairobi

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hakijamii does not
charge any fees at any point of the recruitment process. Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.