Temporary Staff - Support Departments and Divisions at KIPPRA

KIPPRA seeks individuals for a Short Term Fixed Contract Research Assistant database. This role offers on-the-job experience to build your skills in policy research support. You'll assist across various departments including Finance, HR, ICT, and Corporate Communications. We look for candidates with a diploma or degree in relevant fields and strong communication and computer skills. If you're eager to contribute to policy development, express your interest for consideration when opportunities arise at KIPPRA.

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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 Research Assistants 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:

SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION

1. Legal Services Department
2. Strategy and Planning Department
3. Finance Department
4. Internal Audit Department
5. Human Resource & Administration Department
6. Records Management Division
7. Supply Chain Management Department
8. Information Communication & Technology (ICT) Division
9. Corporate Communication Division
10. Office Administrators
11. Office Assistants

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

For Fixed Term Contract Support Departments and Divisions

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 and nonresearch Departments.

The functions require a 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:

i. Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
ii. Be fluent in English; and
iii. Computer Skills

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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