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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Capacity Building Department For Fixed Term Contract Technical Departments and Research Assistants<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The functions require a Minimum of a Master\u2019s 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,<\/p>\n i. Should possess interpersonal and communication skills; Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, and duly filled personal data form<\/a> which can be downloaded from the Institute\u2019s website<\/a>. All applications should be sent through the recruitment portal (link https:\/\/recruitment.kippra.or.ke\/). Hard Copy Applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\r\n All applications should be sent through the recruitment portal.<\/p>\r\n All applications should reach the Institute on or before 30\/06\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Applications to be addressed to:<\/p>\r\n The Executive Director,<\/strong> Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer<\/p>\r\n Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply<\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[167],"job-categories":[611,50,387,90,82,2100,105,427,113,93,376,5263],"job-types":[8],"class_list":{"0":"post-806820","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-kenya","7":"job_listing_category-agriculture-horticulture-or-aquaculture","8":"job_listing_category-criminology-security-studies-student-jobs-in-kenya","9":"job_listing_category-economics-or-statistics","10":"job_listing_category-gender-studies","11":"job_listing_category-governance","12":"job_listing_category-knowledge-management","13":"job_listing_category-library-information-science","14":"job_listing_category-monitoring-and-evaluation","15":"job_listing_category-political-science","16":"job_listing_category-public-policy-administration","17":"job_listing_category-social-sciences","18":"job_listing_category-urban-planning","19":"job_listing_type-entry-level","21":"job-type-entry-level"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/806820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/611583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=806820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=806820"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=806820"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=806820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n2. Partnerships Department
\n3. Trade and Foreign Policy Department
\n4. Macroeconomics Department
\n5. Productive Sector Department
\n6. Private Sector Department
\n7. Social Sector Department
\n8. Governance Department
\n9. Infrastructure and Economics Services Department
\n10. Knowledge Management Department\u2013 (Publications and Library)<\/p>\nQualifications and Basic Requirements<\/h3>\n
Personal Attributes:<\/h4>\n
\nii. Be fluent in English; and
\niii. Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting including (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS)
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\r\nThe Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,<\/strong>
\r\nUpper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,<\/strong>
\r\nP.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square,<\/strong>
\r\nTel: 2719933\/4, Fax 2719951 Nairobi,<\/strong>
\r\nKenya.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n