Ref. No.KIP/YP/05/10
As part of its capacity building activities, KIPPRA runs a one-year Young Professionals (YPs) Programme, during which the participants go through a public policy analysis and formulation course, among other courses, and hands-on policy research and analysis.
The Institute invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates for 2010/2011 YP programme, which commences in July 2010.
Vacancies exist within the following Divisions and units: Macroeconomics; Productive Sector (Agriculture, Industry, Services, Trade etc); Social Sector (poverty, education, health, and other social issues); Infrastructure and Economic Services Sector (transport, energy, physical infrastructure, housing etc); Private Sector Development (investment, financial services, business environment etc); and Environment for Development (EfD-Kenya).
Candidates must possess at least MA or MSc degree in Economics or related social sciences.
In the application letter, candidates should state clearly the target Division based on
Candidates with working experience will have an added advantage.
At least half of the available vacancies will be awarded to candidates from Government and public agencies.
The YPs will be involved in hands-on research activities. They will also take courses offered by the Institute, and write a publishable paper.
Candidates from Government should have their application letters endorsed by their respective Permanent Secretaries or Chief Executive Officers.
The Institute offers a competitive monthly allowance to the YPs.
Successful candidates will be given a 1 year contract after which they will be awarded certificates and will be expected to return to their respective employment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number for the position on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications and work experience to:
The Executive Director,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers,
2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200,
City Square, Nairobi
Email:
hr @ kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than 6th April 2010
