Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
2026/2027 Young Professionals
Nairobi
Posted 31 March, 2026
Deadline 21 April, 2026
$-1 - $-1 KES
Consulting and StrategyContractorEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Role Overview
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Young Professionals (YP) Programme is designed to develop expertise in public policy research among young graduates. The objective is to offer participants an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, expand their knowledge, and build professional networks. Young Professionals are placed for a period of one year in specialized research divisions.
Research Divisions
Successful candidates will be placed in one of the following divisions, focusing their research on relevant areas:
Macroeconomics Division
Modelling Division
Statistics Division
Predictive Analytics Division
Social Sector Division
Nutrition and Dietetics Sector Division
Governance Division
Gender and Special Group Division
Infrastructure and Economic Services Division
Trade and Foreign Policy Division
Private Sector Development Division
Productive Sector Division
Job Specification and Qualifications
For admission into the programme, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Must hold a Master’s Degree.
Must be below 35 years of age.
Must be persons legally living in Kenya at the time of participating in the programme.
Competencies and Skills
Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and a results-oriented mindset.
Computer literate with proficiency in at least one statistical package (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS, E-VIEWS, etc.).
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Mandatory Clearances
Successful candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions:
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KIPPRA recruitment portal at https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online through the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) recruitment portal at https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke. Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications and possess all mandatory clearances before applying.
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