43 Vacancies Open At The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

KIPPRA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

KIPPRA is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament – KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006, mandated to provide quality policy advice to the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders through policy research, analysis, and capacity building, contributing to national long-term development objectives.

The Institute invites applications from qualified candidates to fill forty-three (43) positions as detailed below:

VACANT POSITIONS

1. Director, Integrated Services – Directorate of Integrated Services, Job Grade 2 (1 position) – Readvertisement

2. Deputy Director, Capacity Building – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

3. Deputy Director, Governance – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

4. Deputy Director, IESD – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

5. Deputy Director, Macroeconomics – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

6. Deputy Director, Productive Sector – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

7. Deputy Director, Social Sector – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

8. Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

9. Deputy Director, Trade and Foreign Policy – Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

10. Corporation Secretary – Legal, Job Grade 3 (1 position) – Readvertisement

11. Principal Policy Analyst, Governance – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

12. Principal Policy Analyst, IESD – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

13. Principal Policy Analyst, Macroeconomics – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

14. Principal Policy Analyst, Private Sector – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

15. Principal Policy Analyst, Productive Sector – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

16. Principal Policy Analyst, Social Sector – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

17. Principal Policy Analyst, Strategy and Planning – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

18. Principal Policy Analyst, Trade and Foreign Policy – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

19. Principal Legal Officer – Legal, Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Advertisement

20. Principal Internal Auditor – Internal Audit, Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Readvertisement

21. Senior Policy Analyst, Capacity Building – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Readvertisement

22. Senior Policy Analyst, Governance – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Advertisement

23. Senior Policy Analyst, Macroeconomics – Job Grade 5 (2 positions) – Advertisement

24. Policy Analyst / Senior Officer, Office of Executive Director – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Readvertisement

25. Senior Policy Analyst, Partnerships – Job Grade 5 (2 positions) – Readvertisement

26. Senior Policy Analyst, Productive Sector – Job Grade 5 (2 positions) – Readvertisement

27. Senior Policy Analyst, Social Sector – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Advertisement

28. Senior Policy Analyst, IESD – Job Grade 5 (2 positions) – Advertisement

29. Senior Planning Officer, Strategy and Planning – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Advertisement

30. Senior Legal Officer, Corporation Secretary & Legal Services – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Advertisement

31. Accountant, Finance – Job Grade 6 (1 position) – Advertisement

32. Editor, Knowledge Management – Job Grade 6 (1 position) – Advertisement

33. Policy Analyst, Trade and Foreign Policy – Job Grade 6 (1 position) – Advertisement

34. Security Officer, Human Resource & Administration – Job Grade 6 (1 position) – Readvertisement

35. Supply Chain Management Assistant – Job Grade 7 (1 position) – Advertisement

36. Senior Office Assistant, Human Resource & Administration – Job Grade 9 (1 position) – Advertisement

37. Director, Economic Management – Job Grade 2 (1 position) – Advertisement

38. Principal Human Resource & Administration Officer – Job Grade 4 (1 position) – Advertisement

39. Senior Policy Analyst, Trade and Foreign Policy – Job Grade 5 (1 position) – Advertisement

Total Positions: 43

APPLICATION INFORMATION

1. Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and application procedures are available on the recruitment portal: https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke

2. Deadline: All applications must be received on or before 5th January 2026, 5:00 PM

3. KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

4. No fees are charged by KIPPRA for these positions.

5. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

6. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present original documents during interviews, including:

   • National ID Card

   • Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts

   • Supporting Documents & Testimonials

   • Memberships to Professional Bodies (where applicable)

   • Evidence of Publications (where required)

7. Successful candidates must also provide:

   • Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

   • Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Certificate)

   • Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission stamped Self-Declaration Form

   • Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate

   • Clearance from a Registered Credit Reference Bureau

Applications must include: Cover letter, CV, copies of certificates, and testimonials, submitted through the KIPPRA recruitment portal.

Application Address:
The Executive Director
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishop Road
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
Tel: 2719933/4 | Fax: 2719951

Note: Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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