The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has opened applications for its annual Young Professionals programme aimed at training young professionals in public policy research and analysis.
In a notice, KIIPPRA invited applications from young professionals to fill 30 vacant positions, which are fully sponsored.
“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 notice reads in part.
“The Institute is inviting applications to fill thirty (30) Young Professional vacant positions, under KIPPRA-sponsored admissions,” it adds.
The programme is physical and full-time 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).
Successful applicants will get an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, expand their knowledge, leadership skills, and build professional networks.
By the end of the programme, participants are expected to publish research findings, contributing to Kenya’s policy development landscape.
How to apply
Candidates interested in these opportunities are required to visit KIPPRA’s website www.kippra.or.ke for more details on divisional focus areas, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
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.
KIPPRA emphasises its commitment to equal opportunity employment and has encouraged persons with disabilities to apply.
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