Hot Jobs at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Ref. No: HR/7/DDP/2023/01

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Identifying and Coordinating opportunities for fund raising; 
• Developing and/or coordinating development of research proposals and bids for research and capacity building projects; 
• Developing and implementing resource mobilization strategy and policies; 
• Providing technical advice and input in research project implementation processes; 
• Managing project budgeting, costing and follow up on payments; 
• Ensuring the Institute generates income as per the set targets; 
• Providing direction on strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts; 
• Coordinating the preparation of annual partnership and networking programmes; 
• Liaising with research institutions and other organizations on a collaborative activity; 
• Promoting partnership activities for the Institute; 
• Providing advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve partnerships by the Institute; 
• Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute; 
• Formulate policies and strategies to guide the Institute’s operations in partnerships and resource mobilization; 
• Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for partnerships programs; 
• Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff; 
• Ensuring effective development of partnership plans, budgets and the implementation; 
• Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures; 
• Overseeing day to day work in the department; 
• Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders; 
• Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working environment; and 
• Evaluating performance of staff in the department. 

Qualifications 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution; 
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Knowledge in resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations; 
• Strong presentation writing and negotiation skills including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects; 
• Project management skills; 
• Leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution: 
• Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience; 
• Minimum of six (6) publications in peer reviewed journals; 
• Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters; 
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and 
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution. 

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Reference HR/7/PPASP/2023/02

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• Developing policy-oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
• Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
• Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly an annual report has individual targets that also need to be reported
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• PhD in economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modelling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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Ref: HR/7/PPSO/2023/03

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Assisting in performance contract planning and ensuring timely reporting;
• Conducting research on new products and services in order to advise on areas of improvement;
• To analyze and discuss findings based on regular Monitoring data;
• Timely data and performance reporting using benchmarks and trends;
• Reviewing planning and policy structures;
• Producing monitoring data in support of decision making and planning activities by the Institute;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan, Annual work plan, performance contract and KIPPRA activities;
• Preparing M & E quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Providing technical guidance to head of departments for implementation of M&E tools within their departments;
• Evaluating of the Institute’s impact on public policy influence through annual reviews of contributions of KIPPRA activities. 
• Evaluation of completed projects;
• Evaluating the Institute’s policies and activities to advice on how best to meet core mandate;
• Developing and implement Monitoring and Evaluation framework;
• Developing and implement the risk management framework; and
• Undertaking institutional research and innovation.

Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project management;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of two (2) publications in institutional research; 
• Qualification in Risk management will be an added advantage;
• Computer Skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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Ref: Ref: HR/7/PE/2023/04

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Ensuring development and implementation of publication policies and procedures;
• Recommending for approval all publications before printing to Ensuring they meet all the set standards;
• Receiving manuscripts from the principal analyst quality assurance and assess them for completeness;
• Carrying out editorial activities on received manuscripts;
• Overseeing the publication process;
• Building capacity for researchers to develop and publish their research outputs;
• Appraisal of staff in the division; and
• Preparing divisional work plans and reports.

Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Science, Publishing, Communication, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science, Publishing, Communication Studies, Knowledge Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum six (6) year experience in copy editing for the print media;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and affiliation where applicable;
• Computer Skills in desktop publishing software’s; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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Ref: HR/7/PICTO/2023/05

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Developing ICT policies and procedures;
• Supervising and allocate work and duties in the department;
• Participating in preparation procurement plan for ICT related needs for the Institute;
• Preparing and implement work plan, budgets and reports;
• Ensuring service level agreements with service providers are adhered to;
• Appraising staff in accordance with agreed work plan;
• Motivating and mentor staff in the division and ensuring good working environment;
• Preparing specifications for new ICT purchases;
• Ensuring software licenses are acquired;
• Overseeing installation of software applications and systems;
• Providing end user support to staff to Ensuring smooth running on day-to-day operations within the organization;
• Overseeing network installation to facilitate effective communication within and outside the organization;
• Ensuring ICT projects are implemented in accordance with agreed specifications;
• Overseeing systems development and implementation;
• Reviewing results of feasibility studies and recommend areas for automation;
• Ensuring adherence to Established performance standards in design and implementation of systems;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations; and
• Coordinating systems development and implementation.

Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in computer science, information management or related field;
• At least six (6) years’ experience in a busy Information Technology environment;
• Membership with a professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• 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; 
• Experience working with PHP, Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, Node.js React, AWS, Django, software versioning Management using Git, Docker, API developments and custom platforms/ERP deployment and support will be an added advantage; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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Ref: HR/7/PHRAO/2023/06

Key Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Preparing and overseeing implementation of human resource strategies, policies, procedures, programmes, work plans and budgets; 
• Establishing and managing an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable human resource system; 
• Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems; 
• Coordinating, Monitoring and evaluating staff training and development programmes; 
• Ensuring implementation of computerized human resources management infrastructure; 
• Managing all industrial relations issues; 
• Participating in the appraisal of staff in the department; 
• Supervising staff in the department; 
• Guiding members of staff by providing human resource advice and analyze information relating to staffs for decision making; 
• Advising the management of legal implications of human resource issues related to disciplinary and employee grievances, transfers, and redeployment; 
• Overseeing the security functions at KIPPRA by liaising with the stakeholders on a need basis; 
• Monitoring the general maintenance of KIPPRA's installations, grounds and offices; 
• Ensuring development and adherence to maintenance schedules; 
• Ensuring that general office services, transport and messenger services are provided efficiently by monitoring the utilization of resources and addressing shortages promptly; 
• Coordinating human resource management activities; and 
• Assisting in managing the day-to-day operations of the department. 

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; 
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Diploma Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Industrial Relations, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• At least six (6) years’ experiences in Human Resource and Administration; 
• Experience in using computerized Human Resource applications; 
• Active full membership of IHRM; 
• Computer Skills; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution. 

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Ref: HR/7/PPAPROD/2023/07

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• Developing policy-oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
• Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Managing the collection and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs;
• Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day execution of research projects;
• Supervising young professionals’ research activities;
• Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Minimum of six (6) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modelling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills including statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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Ref: HR/7/SIA/2023/08

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out independent tests and assessments of compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations as per the approved annual work plans;
• Conducting internal audit activities in line with International Professional Practices standards for internal auditing and other statutory regulations;
• Conducting audit of KIPPRA’s assets and accounting systems;
• Comparing records with physical assets to provide assurance and safeguard Institute’s assets;
• Auditing all payments and receipts to Ensuring compliance with budgetary provisions, policies and procedures;
• Assisting in carrying out technical audit of projects, programmes and practices;
• Conducting verification of statutory reporting;
• Participating in preparation of internal audit reports;
• Participating in preparation and implementation of annual work plans budgets and reports;
• Reviewing implementation of previous audit findings;
• Presentation of clear, concise and timely internal audit working papers;
• Conducting Value for Money (VFM) Audits / Performance Audits; and
• Identifying opportunities for improving control and governance processes

Qualifications 

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
• CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Active Member of ICPAK or IIA;
• Minimum three (3) experience in auditing;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution ;
• Computer skills in audit and accounting softwares; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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Ref: HR/7/SCO/2023/09

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Developing, implementing and maintaining public affairs and communications strategies;
• Managing Institute’s relationship with the media;
• Designing and approving corporate materials and branding;
• Ensuring the KIPPRA website is regularly updated;
• Overseeing the branding of the Institute;
• Ensuring the KIPPRA social media platforms ;
• Coordinating all the Institute’s public functions;
• Reviewing the Institute’s corporate image;
• Fostering stakeholder relations;
• Ensuring appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place;
• Coordinating the Institute’s advertising and publicity;
• Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs;
• Providing professional assistance to the Institute in all areas of communications, public relations and media relations;
• Organizing public events;
• Preparing media briefs and speeches;
• Collecting information for the preparation of the Institute’s newsletter and supplements;
• Developing proposals for sourcing appropriate media to disseminate information on activities of the Institute’s; and
• Preparing radio and television infomercials; and preparing reports on communications

Qualifications 

• Bachelors Degree in Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognizedinstitution;
• Masters Degree in Communication, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and affiliation;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience relevant work experience;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Possession of graphics design, video editing/editorials, brand management, social media, and media coverage skills is an added advantage
• Computer Skills in corporate communication tools e.g. web, social media and print media;and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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Ref: HR/7/SPATFP/2023/10

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
• Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
• Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
• Participating in developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
• Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
• Disseminating research findings through seminars, roundtables, workshops and conferences;
• Publishing of research work including referred journals and book chapters;
• Developing policy oriented outputs such as discussion papers, working papers, policy papers, policy briefs among others;
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans to achieve the Institute’s mandate;
• Participating in the preparation of KIPPRA flagship report;
• Participating in policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
• Collecting and updating data and ensuring the overall quality of this data;
• Updating current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
• Assuring quality of research outputs
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
• Developing content and publish in peer Reviewed journals to disseminate research findings and contribute to the body of knowledge at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized 
• Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Minimum experience of three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
• Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
• Training in Modeling skills will be an added advantage;
• Computer Skills including relevant statistical packages; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution.