Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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...

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Fixed Term Contract Technical Departments and Research Assistants

The Fixed Term Contract staff are engaged for a defined period of time for a position that is in the staff establishment and has an approved budget and the role support of both Research Departments. The role of the Research Assistant involves aiding primary researchers in gathering data and information via studies, surveys, and other methods relevant to a project and its associated activities. The functions require a Minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Economics or related Social Sciences, Curriculum Development, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Criminology, Governance, Urban Planning, Agriculture, Political Science, Library & Information, Information Science, Publishing,

Personal Attributes:

• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be fluent in English; and
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting including (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS)
• For graphic designers to possess computer Skills in desktop publishing software’s;

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Fixed Term Contract Support Departments and Divisions

The Fixed Term Contract staff are engaged for a defined period of time for a position that is in the staff establishment and has an approved budget and the role support of both Research and non-research Departments. The functions require a Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies, CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution.

Personal Attributes:

• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be fluent in English; and
• Computer Skills

CASUALS

The Institute is looking for Casual Employees to support the operations in the Institute on an as-needed basis. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to perform various tasks based on business requirements. The Casual Maintain workplace cleanliness and follow health & safety guidelines. Assist in (specific tasks Including, stock handling, administrative work, etc.)

Qualifications and Basic Requirements for Casuals:

Must have at least a Form 4 certificate (high school completion). A college certificate in any field will be an added advantage. Must reside in Nairobi or its immediate surroundings.

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of basic statistical software for data entry, extraction and reporting including (STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS)
• Computer Skills in desktop publishing software’s (for graphic designers)
• Computer Skills

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized Institution in Economics or related Social Sciences, Curriculum Development, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Criminology, Governance, Urban Planning, Agriculture, Political Science, Library & Information, Information Science, Publishing (for Fixed Term Contract Technical Departments and Research Assistants)
• Minimum of a Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in Finance/Accounting, Supply chain Management, Human Resource Management, Communication, ICT, Law, Records Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Business & Office Management, Secretarial Studies, CPA (K), KNEC Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Short hand III (minimum 120 w.p.m); Typewriting III ( 50 w.p.m) Computerized Document Processing III & Business English III/Communication III and any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution (for Fixed Term Contract Support Departments and Divisions)
• At least a Form 4 certificate (high school completion) (for Casuals)
• A college certificate in any field will be an added advantage (for Casuals)