In line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)’s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities to formulate medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a Young Professionals programme as a means of ensuring sustainable development through supply of adequate human capital for effecting public policy processes.
The Institute is inviting applications to fill thirty (30) Young Professional vacant positions, under KIPPRA-sponsored admissions.
The programme is physical and full-time. It is an annual programme, and it includes both coursework and publication of various research outputs. Areas of coursework include the public policy-making process, Introduction to the legislative process, applied research methods, Tools for policy analysis, Governance structures in a Devolved system of Government, Monitoring and Evaluation, Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecasting, Systems of National Accounts and Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). By the end of the programme the participants are expected to publish various research outputs.
The objective of the YP Programme is to develop young professionals in public policy research and analysis and offer them an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, expand their knowledge, leadership skills and build professional networks.
Applicants are advised to visit our website: www.kippra.or.ke for information on existing Divisions focus areas and detailed requirements, and how to apply for the position
All Applications should reach the Institute on or before Monday, 21st April 2026 at 11:59:00 hrs Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
