The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has announced 47 job vacancies and opened applications for its Young Professionals programme.
In a notice issued on March 31, 2026, the institute said the vacancies include positions for deputy directors, assistant directors and other senior roles across various departments.
KIPPRA said detailed job descriptions, requirements and application guidelines are available on its recruitment portal at https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke/.
All applications must be submitted online through the portal and received on or before April 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic certificates and testimonials. Applications should be addressed to the Board Chairperson at KIPPRA offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
At the same time, the institute has invited applications for 30 positions under its KIPPRA-sponsored Young Professionals programme.
KIPPRA said the programme is full-time and conducted physically, combining coursework and research. Areas of study include public policy-making, legislative processes, applied research methods, policy analysis tools, governance in a devolved system, monitoring and evaluation, macroeconomic modelling and national accounting.
“The objective of the programme is to develop young professionals in public policy research and analysis and offer them an opportunity to gain practical experience, expand their knowledge, build leadership skills and professional networks,” the notice stated.
Interested candidates have been advised to visit the KIPPRA website at www.kippra.or.ke for more details on the programme and application requirements.
KIPPRA warned that late applications will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

