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  • Posted: Feb 9, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
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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...
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    Senior Accountant (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SA/2023/11

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Developing the annual Institute’s operating budget by consulting with departmental management;
    • Ensuring adherence to projects and program planning budgets and other administrative actions;
    • Compiling and analyzing financial information to Preparing annual/quarterly financial statements;
    • Reviewing monthly payroll payments and Ensuring timely processing;
    • Providing accounting policy orientation for new staff to Ensuring that they acquire on job training;
    • Coordinating the input and handling of financial data and reports through the Institute's automated financial systems;
    • Coordinating the implementation of accounting and internal control procedures;
    • Analyzing and Reviewing budgets and expenditures for local grants, development partners and commissioned contracts through analytical Reviews to enhance project implementation
    • Monitoring and Reviewing accounting and related system reports through system reconciliations for accuracy and completeness;
    • Liaising with internal and external auditors in completing audits in order to comply with statutory legislation;
    • Ensuring data integrity of financial and accounting records;
    • Ensuring accurate records of Institute’s asset and associated depreciation schedules;
    • Confirming bank reconciliations are accurately Prepared;
    • Ensuring Maintenance an up to date books of accounts;
    • Providing responses to audit queries;
    • Processing KIPPRA payments and other disbursements;
    • Ensuring accurate processing and submission of statutory deductions and returns;
    • Ensuring compliance with Established financial accounting and management systems;
    • Implementing of financial policies, procedures and strategies;
    • Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and International Accounting standards;
    • Keeping accurate debtor’s records and track timely collection of debts;
    • Monitoring bank accounts balances by requesting disbursements and Reviewing bank statements through researching and reconciling all discrepancies to Ensuring strong liquidity position;
    • Tracking project costs to Ensuring they are within the set limits; and
    • Controlling and coordinating both routine and non-routine accounting

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

    • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
    • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
    • Three (3) years relevant experience in accounting and finance;
    • CPA (K);
    • Active ICPAK membership;
    • Supervisory skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized Institution;
    • Knowledge and experience of computerized accounting packages; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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    Senior Policy Analyst, Infrastructure and Economic Services (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SPAIESD/2023/1

    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;
    • 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 institution;
    • 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.

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    Senior Policy Analyst, Partnerships (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SPAP/2023/13

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Developing and reviewing Partnerships and Networking Strategy and Policy; 
    • Identifying capacity building activities for networking and partnering;
    • Ensuring coordination and implementation of client work;
    • Coordinating collaborative research activities with other partners; 
    • Organizing national and regional conferences;
    • Drafting Memorandum of Understanding and any other partnership agreements;
    • Ensuring contracts related to partnership activities are well managed and maintained;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; 
    • Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
    • Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
    • Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships;
    • Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
    • 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 policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
    • Assuring quality of collaborative and consultancy research outputs;
    • 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;
    • 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;
    • Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
    • 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 and use of statistical soft wares will be an added advantage;
    • Computer skills including relevant statistical packages; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Senior Librarian (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SL/2023/15

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Supervising the cataloguing and classification processes;
    • Managing circulation services to library users through the library management system;
    • Undertaking current awareness to library users new information services;
    • Ensuring that user enquiries are adequately addressed;
    • Ensuring proper Shelving and physical arrangement of library resources;
    • Managing the sale and distribution of KIPPRA’s research publications;
    • Developing and implementing collection development policy;
    • Supervising arrangement of publications in the store;
    • Overseeing the Institutes’ public exhibitions of research outputs;
    • Developing capacity for researchers to search and retrieve online information resources;
    • Managing user satisfaction survey as a means of evaluating library services;
    • Formulating library policies and procedures for the Institute;
    • Supervising annual stocktaking exercise and regular weeding of information resources and Preparing relevant reports;
    • Developing a policy for the resource center; and
    • Developing and implement a framework for classification of policy resources

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

    • Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Science, Information Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Science, Information Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Professional Qualifications and affiliation to a professional body;
    • Three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Skills in searching and retrieval of information and library resources;
    • Experience in using computerized Library application;
    • Computer Skills in searching and retrieval of information and resources; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Senior Planning and Strategy Officer (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SPSO/2023/16

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Assisting in performance contract planning and ensuring timely reporting;
    • Conducting research on new products and services;
    • Participating in regular collection of Monitoring data;
    • Assisting in Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan, Annual work plan, performance contract, procedures and KIPPRA activities;
    • Providing input in the M&E quarterly and annual progress reports;
    • Collating key public policy recommendations of the Institute;
    • Facilitating in the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation framework;
    • Facilitating in the implementing the risk management framework; and
    • Participating in 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;
    • Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
    • Qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project management;
    • Qualification in risk management is an added advantage; 
    • Computer Skills; and
    • Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Senior Policy Analyst, Capacity Building (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SPACB/2023/17

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Promoting capacity building program for the Institute;
    • Developing and reviewing the Institute capacity building strategy and policy;
    • Ensuring stakeholder capacity building needs assessment is conducted;
    • Developing training manuals and materials;
    • Establishing and manage the repository for training manuals and materials;
    • Coordinating the capacity building activity in the Institute;
    • Undertaking Monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building programs;
    • Developing partnership agreements in capacity building with key stakeholders;
    • Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
    • Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
    • Enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships especially in capacity building;
    • Undertaking policy analysis and provide policy advice to government;
    • Developing research proposals to raise targeted funds to enhance sustainability of the Institute;
    • 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 policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
    • Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
    • Preparing quarterly and annual reports;
    • Assuring quality of capacity building program; 
    • 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;
    • Minimum experience of three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • Minimum of two (2) publications in peer reviewed journals;
    • Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
    • Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
    • Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
    • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;
    • Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical software’s will be an added advantage;
    • Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Computer skills including relevant statistical packages; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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    Senior Statistician (Two positions)

    Ref: HR/7/SS/2023/18

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Coordinating collection, collation, compilation, and analysis and dissemination statistics;
    • Providing technical support to the departments on statistical issues;
    • Responding to requests from data users;
    • Managing, updating the Institutes data base;
    • Monitoring the quality of KIPPRA survey data;
    • Advising on undertaking household and firm surveys;
    • Ensuring that the activities of KIPPRA are documented by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports;
    • Preparing market analysis data updates;
    • Computerizing and analyzing data;
    • Assisting in the formulation of statistical policies;
    • Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments; and 
    • Carrying out more specialized and complex statistical analysis.

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

    • Bachelor’s degree in economics and statistics or mathematics from a recognized institution;
    • Master’s degree in statistics or related field from a recognized institution;
    • Three (3) years relevant experience; 
    • Knowledge of advanced statistical software and application of statistical methodology to complex data;
    • Presentation of information in a variety of formats an added advantage; 
    • Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Senior Policy Analyst, Productive Sector (Two positions)

    Ref: HR/7/SPAPROD/2023/19

    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, policybriefs 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 institution;
    • 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.

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    Records Management Officer (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/RMO/2023/20

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Develop, implement and maintain records management systems, procedures and regulations;
    • Accommodating, storing, security, and preservation of records;
    • Acquainting all members of staff with the Institute’s records keeping systems;
    • Conducting records survey and appraisal on an ongoing basis;
    • Initiating and implement the disposal of records in line with the laid down procedures;
    • Advising on correct procedures for creating new records;
    • Facilitating in mainstreaming records as a core component in the Institute’s functions;
    • Articulating the records management issues to all staff;
    • Initiating Reviews of the Records Management Policy;
    • Participating in the design and implementation of electronic records management systems;
    • Evaluating and implement the disposal of records in liaison with the records creating units;
    • Implementing a disaster management plan for records;
    • Handling Institute’s correspondences received and dispatched records;
    • Participating in receiving and dispatch of mails; and sorting of documents;
    • Filing and marking letters for action;
    • Updating and maintaining up to date file movement records;
    • Receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related registers;
    • Preparing disposal schedules;
    • Initiating appraisal and disposal of files and documents;
    • Updating and maintenance of up-to-date file movement records;
    • Ensuring security of files and documents;
    • Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondences and bring-ups; 
    • Updating file index;
    • Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date records are maintained; and
    • Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained.

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

    • Bachelor’s degree in Records Management, Information Management, Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Computer skills in computerized records management; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Policy Analyst, Capacity Building (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/PACB/2023/21

    Key Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

    • Promoting capacity building program for the Institute;
    • Participating in developing and reviewing the Institute capacity building strategy and policy;
    • Participating in conducting stakeholder capacity building needs assessment;
    • Developing training manuals and materials;
    • Establishing and manage the repository for training manuals and materials;
    • Coordinating the capacity building activity in the Institute;
    • Participating in Monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building programs;
    • Develop partnership agreements in capacity building with key stakeholders;
    • Undertaking relevant objective policy research and analysis to provide policy advice to government;
    • Conducting capacity building activities for government and other stakeholders;
    • Participating in enhancing the Institute’s networks and partnerships especially in capacity building;
    • 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 policy engagement forums such as task forces, working groups among others;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; and
    • Developing content and publish in peer reviewing 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
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Policy Analyst, Governance (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/PAGOV/2023/22

    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 on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need toreported; 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.

    Person Specifications
    Qualifications 

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    • Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution;
    • Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution ;
    • Computer Skills;
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Policy Analyst Private Sector (One Position)

    Ref: HR/7/PAPRIV/2023/23

    Key Responsibilities

    • 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; and
    • Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
    • Developing content and publishing 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; 
    • Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution ;
    • Computer Skills;
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Policy Analyst, Macroeconomics (One Position)

    Ref: HR/7/PAMACRO/2023/24

    Key Responsibilities

    • Undertaking relevant objective policy research;
    • 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; and
    • Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
    • Developing content and publishing 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; 
    • Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
    • Computer Skills;
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Policy Analyst Productive (Three Positions)

    Ref: HR/7/PAPROD/2023/25

    Key Responsibilities

    • 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; and
    • Updating on current economic developments to guide in identifying policy issues for the Institute focus;
    • Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports-has individual targets that also need to reported; and
    • Developing content and publishing 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; 
    • Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution from a recognized institution ;
    • Computer Skills;
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Policy Analyst, IESD (One Position)

    Ref: HR/7/PAIESD/2023/26

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

    • Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution; 
    • Masters Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institutionfrom a recognized institution ;
    • Computer Skills;
    • Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting; and
    • Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Office Administrator (One Position)

    Ref: HR/7/OA/2023/27

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

    • Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies, Business and Office Managementor equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution or HigherDiploma/Diploma in relevant field

    Or

    • KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies/the following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council: -
      • Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.).
      • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III.
      • Business English III/Communications II.
      • Commerce II.
      • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III.
      • Secretarial Duties II
    • Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Computer Skills; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

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    Senior Assistant Administrative Officer (Four positions)

    Ref: HR/7/SAAO/2023/28

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

    • Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE (Minimum C-);
    • Have Diploma in Secretarial Services from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) from a recognized institution;
    • A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • Proficiency in computer applications; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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    Senior Accounts Assistant (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SAA/2023/29

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

    • Minimum of CPA III or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
    • Computer skills;
    • Have at least three (3) years working experience in a relevant field;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Senior Records Management Assistant (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SRMA/2023/30

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

    • Diploma in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science, Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
    • Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • Shown merit and ability and depicted in work performance 
    • Computer skills; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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    Senior Corporate Communications Assistant (One position)

    Ref: HR/7/SCCA/2023/31

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

    • Diploma in communication, Customer Service, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Three (3) years relevant work experience;
    • 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;
    • Demonstrated professional competence; and
    • Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

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    Senior Policy Analyst NIPFN Project (One Position)

    Ref: HR/7/ -NIPFNSPA/2023/32

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

    • Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences; 
    • Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences; 
    • Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks; 
    • Computer Skills including relevant statistical packages; 
    • Minimum experience of three (3) years in Policy Research and Analysis; 
    • Minimum of two (2) publications in peer Reviewed journals; 
    • Minimum of three (3) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters; and 
    • Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage. 

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    KIPPRA Research Mentors (Two Positions)

    Ref: HR/7/MENTORS/2023/33

    Qualifications 

    • To be recruited as a research mentor, the individual should meet the following minimum requirements:
    • Holder of doctorate degree in social sciences and related disciplines
    • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in policy research gained from public service and/or university teaching 
    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in mentoring junior researchers.
    • A thorough understanding of relevant research approaches and paradigms
    • Ability to develop a line of inquiry as an independent researcher. 
    • Potential to develop a research plan as well as proposals for funded research
    • The ability to contribute to capacity building of junior and middle level researchers in the Institute

    Method of Application

    The public is notified of the following:

    • Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website https://recruit.kippra.or.ke/
    • All applications MUST be received on or before 28th February 2023 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. 
    • Applicants who applied previously for the readvertised positions are encouraged to apply.

    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 aself-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-CorruptionCommission. 
    • 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 abovand in the event of challenges submit the applications in soft copy via email: careers@kippra.or.ke

    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.

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