Manager Research (1)

Reports To: Director Strategy and Planning
Location: PPDA Head Office
Department: Strategy and Planning

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the Research function and ensure demand- and supply-driven research is carried out within the Authority on key issues.
2. Develop a research strategy and annual work plan to direct research of the Authority to guide decision-making for public procurement stakeholders.
3. Conduct research (in-house or outsourced) in topical areas in public procurement to inform policy and practice, including presentation and publication of research findings in forums.
4. Drive the review of research conducted in public procurement by other institutions/organizations.
5. Design and participate in undertaking periodic price surveys to inform decision-making in public procurement PDE needs.
6. Develop funding proposals for Policy Analysis and Research Projects in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
7. Establish and maintain research collaborations with academic/other institutions to conduct research in Public Procurement.
8. Manage Policy and Research projects delivered with third parties such as Think Tanks, Universities, and Research Institutes, and manage relations and contracts with providers/suppliers/consultants.
9. Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

Education

1. Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Qualitative Economics, or a related field.
2. A Research-based Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Qualitative Economics, or a related field.
3. Postgraduate Certification or qualification in either Procurement, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, or Planning.

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years at a Senior Officer Level.

Skills & Competencies

1. Computer literacy skills
2. Report writing skills
3. Communication skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Conceptual skills
6. Analytical skills
7. Leadership skills
8. Research skills
9. Ability to work under pressure

Deadline: 26th February 2025

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