KIPPRA Research Vacancies Kenya

Position: Research Assistant to Executive Director
 
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 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 is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Research Assistant to Executive Director 
  Ref. No RA/13

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Assistant will be required to conduct aspects of research including data collection, data entry, data analysis and report-writing.
Grade: KIP 6
Division: Executive Director’s Office
Reporting to: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities
Carrying out pre- research investigations using public records databases and other internet sources;
Administrative Support of the day-to-day operations of research projects;
Participating in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data;
Summarizing and analyzing data;
Supporting proposal writing for grants and donor funded projects;
Summarizing and explaining research findings and their implications;
Preparing presentations
Preparing findings for publication; and
Reviewing and abstracting published research.

Qualifications and Attributes
Minimum qualification of MA/Msc. in Economics and/or related areas, and at least One (1) year post masters experience in a policy research institution or university. They should have at least One (1) publication.
Other skills include data collection, data entry into statistical software and analysis, and report writing.
Excellent writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Strong ability to communicate technical details to various audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

The application should be addressed 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
Website: www.kippra.org

All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.