The Institute is in the process of establishing a database for Research Assistants (RA), who shall be called upon when an opportunity arises. The database will be valid for a period of two (2) years and may be reviewed on need basis. The role of the Research Assistant involves aiding primary researchers in gathering data and information via studies, surveys, and other methods relevant to a project... and its associated activities. This opportunity is open in the following functions of the Institute:
TECHNICAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS

Capacity Building Department
Partnerships Department
Trade and Foreign Policy Department
Macroeconomics Department
Productive Sector Department
Private Sector Department
Social Sector Department
Governance Department
Infrastructure and Economics Services Department
Knowledge Management Department– (Publications and Library)

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Research Assistant (RA)

Minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized Institution in any of the following disciplines:
Economics or related Social Sciences, Curriculum Development, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Criminology, Governance, Urban Planning, Agriculture, Political Science, Library & Information.

Personal Attributes:

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting including (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS).
The Successful candidates and will be required to avail the following documents.

Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board.
Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate).
Printed Online Self-Declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a selfDeclaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate).
Clearance from a Registered Credit Reference Bureau. more

In line with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)’s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities required for the formulation of 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 thirty (30) KIPPRA-sponsored... and ten (10) self/institution-sponsored vacant positions. The YP programme which will be held both virtually and physically depending on the course and schedule covers: rigorous on-the-job training and course work in the areas of Public Policy Making Process, law-making process, applied research methods and policy analysis (Research ethics, Concepts, Data and analytical techniques), Governance structures in a Devolved system of Government, Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecasting, Systems of National Accounts and Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). By the end of the program 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. In the course of the one (1) year programme, Young Professionals are placed in various departments more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Support Departments and Divisions 

Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies,... CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution. 

Personal Attributes: 

Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; 

Be fluent in English; and 
Computer Skills. more