KIPPRA Announces 43 Job Vacancies for 2026: Directors, Analysts, and Support Staff
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), a State Corporation established under the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006, has opened applications for multiple positions across its directorates. The institute is mandated to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders through research, analysis, and capacity-building initiatives that support the nation’s long-term development goals.
KIPPRA is seeking qualified and experienced candidates to fill a total of 43 roles spanning leadership, policy analysis, legal, finance, and administrative functions. Notable vacancies include the Director of Integrated Services, Deputy Directors in areas such as Capacity Building, Governance, Macroeconomics, Productive and Social Sectors, and Trade and Foreign Policy, as well as the Corporation Secretary. Several Principal and Senior Policy Analyst positions are also available across specialized sectors including Governance, IESD, Macroeconomics, Strategy and Planning, and Trade and Foreign Policy.
Other openings cover critical support functions, including Principal Legal Officer, Principal Internal Auditor, Accountant, Editor in Knowledge Management, Senior Planning Officer, Senior Legal Officer, Security Officer, Supply Chain Management Assistant, and Senior Office Assistant. The advertised roles span Job Grades 2 to 9, reflecting varying levels of responsibility and expertise.
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications through KIPPRA’s official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM on 5th January 2026. KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, marginalized communities, and minority groups.
Applicants should include a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents. Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original documents during interviews, including national ID, academic transcripts, evidence of professional memberships, publications (where applicable), and testimonials. Successful candidates must also provide clearances from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a registered Credit Reference Bureau.
KIPPRA emphasizes that no fees are required during the application process, and any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and late submissions will not be accepted.
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
