Vacancy title:
Public Policy and Governance Part-time Lectures

[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
The Open University of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities or duties,

• Analyze Policy Formulation: Guide students through the steps of identifying public problems, setting policy agendas, and drafting proposed legislation.
• Evaluate Government Structures: Compare different forms of governance (e.g., federal vs. unitary) and their impact on policy implementation and resource allocation.
• Apply Policy Analysis Tools: Teach students to use cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate proposed public policies before implementation.
• Influence Government Relations: Instruct on how organizations can effectively lobby and engage with government officials to advocate for favorable policies.
• Manage Intergovernmental Relations: Analyze the interactions between national and local governments and how they coordinate or conflict on policy matters.
• Integrate Public Participation: Teach students to design mechanisms for citizen engagement (e.g., public hearings, town halls) to incorporate public opinion into governance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applications should be addressed to The Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya, P.O. Box 2440-00606, Nairobi, Kenya and MUST be submitted online through the link provided at the University website and as per the instructions therein.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

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