Temporary Staff - Technical Departments and Research Assistants at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

KIPPRA is building a database for Short-Term Fixed Contract Staff across various technical departments. You will support primary researchers by gathering data and information for policy-relevant studies and projects. We seek individuals with a Master's degree in relevant social science disciplines, strong communication skills, and familiarity with data analysis software. If you're looking to gain practical experience and contribute to policy research, express your interest in joining the KIPPRA database.

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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament with a primary mandate of providing quality policy advice to the Government of Kenya, private sector and other key stakeholders by conducting objective research and analysis and through capacity building in order to contribute to the achievement of national long-term development objectives by positively influencing the decision-making processes.

The Institute is in the process of establishing a database for Short Term Fixed Contract Staff 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 temporary employment aims in providing an opportunity for on-the-job experience and to build upon already acquired knowledge and skills for professional development. This opportunity is open in the following functions of the Institute:

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS

1. Capacity Building Department
2. Partnerships Department
3. Trade and Foreign Policy Department
4. Macroeconomics Department
5. Productive Sector Department
6. Private Sector Department
7. Social Sector Department
8. Governance Department
9. Infrastructure and Economics Services Department
10. Knowledge Management Department– (Publications and Library)

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

For Fixed Term Contract Technical Departments and Research Assistants

The Fixed Term Contract staff are engaged for a defined period of time for a position that is in the staff establishment and has an approved budget and the role support of both Research Departments.

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.

The functions require a Minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized Institution in 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, Information Science, Publishing,

Personal Attributes:

i. Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
ii. Be fluent in English; and
iii. Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting including (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS)
iv. For graphic designers to possess computer Skills in desktop publishing software’s;

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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