Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) – Ongoing Recruitment

Category: Government / Public Policy Research Posted: 31st March 2026 Deadline: 21st April 2026

Open Jobs

Director Level

1. Director – Integrated Development

2. Director – Macroeconomics, Modelling & Forecasting

3. Director – Capacity Development, Partnerships & Knowledge Management

4. Director – Social Development & Governance

Deputy Director Level

5. Deputy Director – Policy Capacity Development

6. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Governance

7. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Infrastructure & Economic Services

8. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Macroeconomics

9. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Productive Sector

10. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Social Sector

11. Deputy Director – Planning, Risk & Quality Management

12. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Trade & Foreign Policy

13. Deputy Director – Legal Services

14. Deputy Director – Internal Audit

15. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Modelling

16. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Predictive Analytics

17. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Gender & Special Groups

18. Deputy Director – Policy Analysis Nutrition & Dietetics

19. Deputy Director – Communications

20. Deputy Director – ICT

Assistant Director Level

21. Assistant Director – Nutrition & Dietetics

22. Assistant Director – Infrastructure & Economic Services

23. Assistant Director – Macroeconomics

24. Assistant Director – Social Sector

25. Assistant Director – Planning, Quality & Risk

26. Assistant Director – Legal

27. Assistant Director – Internal Audit

28. Assistant Director – Human Resource & Administration

Principal / Senior Level

29. Principal Policy Analyst – Private Sector

30. Principal Policy Analyst – Productive Sector

31. Principal Policy Analyst – Trade & Foreign Policy

32. Senior Policy Analyst – Gender & Special Groups

33. Principal Administration Officer – Administration

34. Principal Office Administrator – Office of the Executive Director

35. Senior Statistician – Statistics

36. Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

37. Senior Office Administrator – Office of the Executive Director

38. Senior Assistant Office Administrator – Directorate of Corporate Services

Officer / Analyst Level

39. Policy Analyst – Nutrition & Dietetics

40. ICT Officer I

41. Supply Chain Management Assistant I

42. Accountant II

43. Legal Officer II

44. Senior Office Assistant – HR & Administration

Special Programs

45. 2026/2027 Young Professionals Program

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD depending on the role).

• Have prior experience in public policy, economics, governance, law, ICT, administration, or related fields.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Be familiar with policy research, modelling, forecasting, and governance frameworks.

• Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with KIPPRA’s mission of providing evidence‑based policy research and analysis for Kenya’s development.

• Senior roles require leadership, strategic oversight, and policy influence.

• Analyst roles require technical expertise, research, and reporting.

• Administrative and support roles require efficiency, reliability, and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with KIPPRA application guidelines.