The Kenya Institute
for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute
established to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of
medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country; and
developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking
economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity
building.
To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:
Policy
Analysts To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:
Ref. NO PA/FEB
KIPPRA seeks candidates with strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills (as demonstrated by a strong publication record) to fill several Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst positions in the following areas:
- Environment
and Natural Resources;
- International
Trade and Trade Policy Modeling, International Trade Law, Global Trade
Negotiations, and Foreign Policy;
- Transport,
Energy, ICT, Construction and Housing;
- Financial
Services and Business Environment;
- Land
reforms, security and conflict management, constitutional and
institutional legal reforms, economic and corporate governance, devolution
and the role and efficacy of regional authorities; and
- Poverty,
education, health, labour, and social protection.
- Macroeconomics,
monetary economics and macro-modeling
Candidates seeking Policy Analyst position must have at least a
MA/Msc. in Economics and/or related areas, and at least three (3) years of
experience in a policy research institution or university. They should have at
least one (1) journal or journal quality publication.
Candidates seeking Senior Policy Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics and/or related areas, and at least 6 years of experience in policy research and/or teaching at a recognized university. At least 3 of the years must be post-PhD. They should also have at least 2 journal or journal quality publications.
The key responsibilities of policy analysts are:
Candidates seeking Senior Policy Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics and/or related areas, and at least 6 years of experience in policy research and/or teaching at a recognized university. At least 3 of the years must be post-PhD. They should also have at least 2 journal or journal quality publications.
The key responsibilities of policy analysts are:
- Conducting
research on and monitoring socio-economic and public policy developments
that affect Kenya;
- Preparing
analytical reports, briefing papers, policy briefs, journal articles, and
other papers aimed at informing public policy decisions;
- Providing
information and technical assistance to the Institute’s various
constituencies about impacts of existing and proposed public policies and
programs;
- Mentoring
and building the capacity of junior researchers and stakeholders on public
policy issues.
Supply Chain Management Assistant
Ref SCM/FEB
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the Supply Chain Management Assistant will be expected to:
Ref SCM/FEB
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the Supply Chain Management Assistant will be expected to:
- Receive,
inspect, and distribute purchases to user divisions;
- Assist
in maintaining contact with suppliers regarding orders, market conditions,
and trends;
- Participate
in preparation of procurement reports related to purchasing, inventory
control, and requests for purchases;
- Assist
in conducting regular stock takes and inventory audits;
- Work in
liaison with the supervisor to determine the Institute’s purchasing needs
and specifications; and
- Assist
the supervisor in coordinating activities in the procurement unit.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;
- At
least level four in CIPS;
- Membership
in KISM;
- Minimum
experience of one (1) year in supply chain Management; and
- Proficiency
in MS Applications.
Driver (Preferably of Female
Gender)
Ref DRV/FEB
Reporting to the Senior Driver, the incumbent will be required to provide reliable, safe and courteous transport services to all staff; operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and maintain accurate and up to date vehicle records.
Desired Qualifications
Ref DRV/FEB
Reporting to the Senior Driver, the incumbent will be required to provide reliable, safe and courteous transport services to all staff; operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and maintain accurate and up to date vehicle records.
Desired Qualifications
- At
least O Level certificate of education;
- Holder
of a valid Driving License and certificate of good conduct;
- At
least five years of driving experience;
- Kenya
Government Occupational Trade Test III; and
- Training
in Customer Service and or Public Relations
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied for and the area of specialization (in the case of Analysts) on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
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
All email Applications to be sent to hr@kippra.or.ke
You can visit www.kippra.org for more information
Applications should reach not later than 9th March 2012.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the often marginalized segments of the society are particularly encouraged to apply.