In line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)’s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities to formulate medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a flagship programme christened Young Professionals (YP). The Institute is therefore inviting applications to fill ten (10) self/institution-sponsored vacant positions. The programme is physical and rigorous. It includes both coursework and publication of various research outputs. Areas of coursework include the public policy-making process, Introduction to the legislative process, applied research methods, Tools for policy analysis, Governance structures in a Devolved system of Government, Monitoring and Evaluation, Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecasting, Systems of National Accounts and Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). By the end of the programme the participants are expected to publish a number of research outputs.
The objective of the YP Programme is to develop young professionals in the area of public policy research and analysis and offer them an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, expand their knowledge, leadership skills and build professional networks. Applicants are advised to visit our website: www.kippra.or.ke for information on existing departments.
Qualifications for admission to the Programme
For admission into the programme, the following are the minimum qualifications:
Competencies
In addition to the qualifications set above, successful Candidates will be required to obtain and submit copies of clearance certificates from the following Agencies:
NOTE
Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, and duly filled personal data form which can be downloaded from the Institute’s website All applications must be submitted in soft copies only through the recruitment portal accessible via https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke/. Hard-copy applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants are advised to indicate in the subject line that they are self-sponsored applicants. All applications should reach the Institute on or before Monday 13th May 2024 at 11:59:00 hrs.
Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications to be addressed to: -
The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square,
Tel: 0724256096/0736712724
Nairobi, Kenya.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.