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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.The Institute is thu...
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
- Coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
- Providing user support;
- Maintaining support systems and training of users;
- Maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
- Certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
- Configuring new Information technology equipment;
- Maintaining data protection system;
- Installing and deployment of relevant hardware and software; and
- Performing technical, systems and user documentation.
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- (Membership with a professional body;
- Relevant professional qualifications in any of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE); CCNA certification or its equivalent; Database Management Skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL); Web development certification (PHP, HTML,ASP) or IT Audit and security certification; and
- Expertise in PHP, Python, PostgreSQL, Node.js React, AWS, software versioning Management using Git, Docker, API developments,C#, Asp.Net mvc, Java EE, spring boot ,web API development and custom platforms/ERP deployment and support will be an added advantage
- Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Computer skills;
- Communication skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
Behavioral competencies/ Attributes
- Adaptability;
- Innovative;
- Critical thinking; and
- Strategic thinking
The public is notified of the following:
- Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke/
- All applications MUST be received on or before 26th March 2024 by 5:00 pm.
- KIPPRA is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for any application for these positions.
- Canvassing for any of these positions will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
- Leadership, Management and Supervisory Courses will be an added advantage.
- ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews.
- National Identity Card.
- Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts.
- Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
- Memberships to relevant professional bodies and associations (where applicable).
- Evidence of publications where required.
- Recommendation letter (s).
- 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 self-Declaration 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.
- 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 should be sent through the recruitment portal (link provided in section 1 above).
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: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951 Nairobi, Kenya.
Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) on recruitment.kippra.or.ke to apply