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.
This is achieved by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals. It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
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) publicationsB: 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. 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,
Must have a first degree in media communications andMust have at least 5 years of experience in the industry.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 (http://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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KIPPRA Communications Officer and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and institutional capacities, by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research; contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development
of Kenya; and undertaking capacity building.

To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Communications Officer. Grade: KIP 5
Division: Knowledge Management and Communications
Reporting to: Knowledge Management and Communications Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Communications Officer

The incumbent will be expected to manage all KIPPRA internal and external communications in liaison with other Knowledge Management and Communications staff * Supporting the Executive Director in developing and implementing a communication and engagement strategy;
* Developing communication messages to ensure visibility of the Institute, including drafting press releases, assisting researchers to draft media articles from their published papers, responding to media queries and handling public relations;
* Managing the KIPPRA website, which includes regular updating and monitoring;
* Designing, developing and producing the KIPPRA Policy Monitor (internal newsletter), which includes leading editorial and planning meetings, sourcing articles and images, sub-editing and proof reading articles;
* Managing all KIPPRA internal and external communications, which includes design and development of all the communications;
* Developing, implementing and maintaining a strong KIPPRA image and brand;
* Monitoring and documenting the performance of the Institute in the area of communication and stakeholder engagement;
* Building the capacity of researchers to communicate and engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences; and
* Planning and coordinating all KIPPRA external events. Desired technical Qualifications* Masters Degree in Communications or a related discipline.
* At least five (5) years experience in communications, media liaison and public relations. * Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills;
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders;
* Ability to analyze technical information from different research outputs and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs, media articles and communication documents; and
* Flexibility, creativity and effectiveness in working collaboratively with all stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Job Title: Internal Auditor. Grade: KIP 6
Division: Internal Audit
Reporting to: Board of Directors

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Internal auditor

The internal auditor shall assess the adequacy of risk management, control and governance processes put in place by the management and also provide an independent objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Institute’s operations by assisting the management and Audit Committee in the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities. The key responsibilities are:
* Review the reliability and the integrity of financial and operating controls and recommending effective control methods at reasonable costs
* Ascertaining the extent of compliance with the Institute’s established policies, plans, procedures, and regulations that could have significant impact on its operations
* Identify and evaluate the risks that impact on the operations and then assist in identifying the most appropriate strategies, policies, procedures and controls to manage risks to a level acceptable to management.
* Communicate audit issues and recommendations concerning areas being reviewed to the board and senior management through a comprehensive and complete report of audit area
* Carry out forensic audits where required and as may be appropriate
* Provide secretarial support to Board Audit Committee
* Follow up outstanding audit issues to confirm that corrective/remedial action is taken on reported audit findings and recommendations. Desired technical Qualifications* University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business administration, Masters will be an added advantage
* At least 5 years experience in Management, financial and ICT audits
* Certified Public Accountant final-CPA (K);
* Experience in using computerized auditing and accounting applications, risk management and internal controls; * Ability to plan, work and execute projects with minimum supervision and to complete work within required deadlines
* Demonstrate excellent analytical skills
* Demonstrated high levels of initiative, autonomy, adaptability, maturity and sound judgment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff Terms and Application ProcedureKIPPRA 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 job title of the position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, 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 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: All email applications should be sent to hr@kippra.or.ke

You can visit www.kippra.org for more information
Applications should reach not later than 29th July 2011

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the often marginalized segments of the society are particularly encouraged to apply.

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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and institutional capacities, by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research; contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of Kenya; and undertaking capacity building.

To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:

Policy Analysts
Ref. No. AS/OCT

The Institute seeks to fill several policy research positions (Analysts, Senior Analysts & principal Analysts) in the following areas of specialization: Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Agriculture; Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources; Transport; Energy; ICTs; Construction; Housing; and Social Sector (poverty, education, health, labour, and social protection).

Candidates should be equipped with quantitative skills to collect and analyze primary and secondary data, skills to write analytical papers as demonstrated by a strong publication record, and skills to supervise research and capacity building programmes (in the case of candidates applying for Senior or Principal Analyst positions).

Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills are essential, as is ability to work with common statistical analysis packages.

In addition to these requirements:

Candidates applying for Principal Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis five (5) of which must be at post doctoral and managerial level.

They should have at least 5 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Senior Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least five (5) years experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least 3 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Analyst position must have at least a MA/Msc. in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least three (3) years of experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least one (1) journal paper or journal quality publication.

Research Assistant
Ref. No. AR/OCT

Candidates applying for this position must have a minimum qualification of MA/Msc. in Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university, and at least one (1) years’ work experience in primary and secondary data collection, data entry into statistical software and analysis, and report writing.

Capacity Building Coordinator
Ref. No. CBC/OCT

Candidates applying for this position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis and/or in coordinating and implementing capacity building programmes (at least 5 of them at post doctoral and managerial level).

They must have experience in developing, marketing and implementing training curriculums; conducting training needs assessments; and evaluating the impact of capacity building programmes.

Terms and Application Procedure

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 on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, 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 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

You can visit www.kippra.org for more information

Applications should reach not later than 5th November 2010

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer

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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and institutional capacities, by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research; contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of Kenya; and undertaking capacity building.

To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:

Policy Analysts Ref. No. AS/OCT
The Institute seeks to fill several policy research positions (Analysts, Senior Analysts & principal Analysts) in the following areas of specialization: Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Agriculture; Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources; Transport; Energy; ICTs; Construction; Housing; and Social Sector (poverty, education, health, labour, and social protection).

Candidates should be equipped with quantitative skills to collect and analyze primary and secondary data, skills to write analytical papers as demonstrated by a strong publication record, and skills to supervise research and capacity building programmes (in the case of candidates applying for Senior or Principal Analyst positions).

Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills are essential, as is ability to work with common statistical analysis packages.

In addition to these requirements:

Candidates applying for Principal Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis five (5) of which must be at post doctoral and managerial level.

They should have at least 5 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Senior Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least five (5) years experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least 3 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Analyst position must have at least a MA/Msc. in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least three (3) years of experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least one (1) journal paper or journal quality publication.

Research Assistant Ref. No. AR/OCT
Candidates applying for this position must have a minimum qualification of MA/Msc. in Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university, and at least one (1) years’ work experience in primary and secondary data collection, data entry into statistical software and analysis, and report writing.

Capacity Building Coordinator Ref. No. CBC/OCT
Candidates applying for this position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis and/or in coordinating and implementing capacity building programmes (at least 5 of them at post doctoral and managerial level).

They must have experience in developing, marketing and implementing training curriculums; conducting training needs assessments; and evaluating the impact of capacity building programmes.

Terms and Application Procedure
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 on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, 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 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

You can visit www.kippra.org for more information

Applications should reach not later than 5th November 2010

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer

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