Expressions of Interest
Research Assistants and
Consultants 2014/15 - 2015/16
The Kenya
Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public
Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the
formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of
the country as well as developing the required human and institutional
capacities.
The
Institute works with a wide variety of individual consultants from time to
time.
The
Institute is inviting experienced and qualified individuals to submit their
Expressions of Interest to provide consultancy services whenever need arises in
the following areas during 2014/15 and 2015/2016 financial years:
A: Research
/ Capacity Building Consultants (Category 1)
Macroeconomics
(Economic policy and growth, Investment, Inflation, Fiscal and monetary policy,
Macroeconomic modeling);
Productive
Sector (Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Tourism, Environment and Natural
resources);
Trade and
Foreign Policy (Domestic & International Trade, International relations)
Social
Sector (Poverty, Education, Health, Labour market, and Other social issues);
Infrastructure
and Economic Services (Physical Infrastructure, Water, Energy, Transport, Urban
& Regional Planning, ICT, Housing and Construction);
Private
Sector Development (Financial services, Business environment, Small and Medium
Enterprises);
Governance
(Land, Constitutional issues, Security, Economic and Corporate governance)
Candidates
applying for consideration as research/capacity building consultants:
- Must have minimum qualification of MA/MSc in Economics or related social sciences (Candidates with PhD qualifications will have added advantage).
- Must have at least Two(2) years’ post MA/MSc relevant research experience in their areas of expertise
- Must have at least Three (3) publications
B: Research
Assistants (Category 2)
KIPPRA also
invites Expressions of Interest by individuals who would like to be considered
for its database of Research Assistants.
Whenever
need arises, research assistants will be picked from this database.
Those to be considered:
- Must have minimum qualification of a first degree from a recognized university.
- Those with previous experience in research work will have an added advantage.
C: Editorial,
Design and Photography Consultants (Category 3)
The
Institute also invites Expressions of Interest from qualified and experienced
individuals in the areas of publication editing, design and photography.
(i)
Editorial consultants must have at least a first degree and five (5) years
practical experience in reviewing manuscripts, copy editing and proofreading.
They must be proficient in the use of DTP software, particularly MS Office,
Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
(ii) Design
consultants must have at least a certificate in Design and at least five (5)
years experience in design using DTP software, particularly Indesign,
Illustrator and Photoshop.
(iii)
Photography consultants must have at least five (5) years experience in
photography and use of camera to produce high quality images for print
production and for video.
D: Media
Liaison Consultants (Category 4)
KIPPRA also
invites Expressions of Interest from individuals who could be offered
short-term contracts to liaise with the media in the dissemination of the
Institute’s research and other outputs.
The media consultant will mainly
assist in
(i)
attracting media attention to KIPPRA events, and
(ii)
offering advice on how to increase the dissemination of KIPPRA outputs in
visual, audio and print media outlets,
Those to be considered:
- Must have a first degree in media communications and
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in the industry.
Application Procedure
Those who
meet the above requirements and are available to work on short-term consultants
at short notice are encouraged to express their interest.
If you are
interested and meet these requirements, download and fill a Personal History
Form (PHF) from KIPPRA’s website (www.kippra.or.ke) and submit it together with
an application letter, CV and copies of educational and professional
certificates, as part of your expression of interest.
Completed
documents (1 original) enclosed in plain sealed envelope clearly marked
“Expression of interest for Consultants and Research Assistants” and the
category applied should be deposited in the Tender Box located at KIPPRA
5th floor offices or be addressed as
below so as to reach on or before 25th April, 2014 at 11.00 am.
Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter
at our boardroom in the presence of candidates or their representatives who
choose to attend.
Submissions
by e-mail or late applications will not be accepted.
Large
documents that cannot fit in the tender box shall be received and registered in
procurement.
All applications to be addressed to:
Executive
Director
Kenya
Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
Bishops
Road (Community Area), Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box
56445-00200
Tel: 020
4936000; 2719933/4
Fax 020
2719951,
Website: www.kippra.or.ke
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