Consultants and Research Assistants Database Career Opportunities in Kenya

Expressions of Interest

Consultants and Research Assistants Database 2011/12-2013/14

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is apublic policy research Institute established to develop human and institutionalcapacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research,and by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategicperspectives for the economic and social development of Kenya.

The Institute works with a wide variety of individual consultants, drawn fromits database, from time to time.

KIPPRA is updating and expanding its database and invites experienced andqualified individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest to join thedatabase for the period September 2011 to June 2014 in the following broad areas:

A: Research/Capacity Building Consultants

Consultants are required in the following broad research and capacity buildingareas:

(i) Macroeconomics (Category 1): Fiscal decentralization, Public Expenditure ManagementAnalysis, Taxation, Macroeconomic modeling, Computable General Equilibrium(CGE) Modeling, Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), and Macroeconomic Policy

(ii) Productive Sector (Category 2): Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, TourismEconomics, Environmental/Ecological Economics, and Development Economics.

(iii) Trade & Foreign Policy (Category 3): International Trade and Trade Policy Modeling,International Trade Law, Trade Negotiations Capacity, and Foreign Policy Issues

(iv) Social Sector (Category 4): Health Economic, Labour Economics, Education, PovertyAnalysis, and Social Policy issues.

(v) Private Sector Development (Category 5): Financial Economics, Investment Growth,Criminology/ Economics of Crime, Political Economy, Industrial Economics,Regulatory Issues, and Governance Issues.

(vi) Infrastructure & Economic Services (Category 6):Infrastructureplanning and management, water Resource Economics, Energy Economics, TransportEconomics, Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public ServiceDelivery Assessment, Delivery of Public Services in a DecentralizedEnvironment, Costing of Public Services, Construction Economics, and HousingMarket Analysis.

Candidates applying for consideration as research/capacity buildingconsultants must:

• Have minimum qualification of MA/MSc in Economics or related social sciences. Candidates with PhD qualifications will have added advantage
• Have at least five years’ relevant research experience in their areas of expertise, backed up by a strong publication record
• Demonstrate ability to work within tight deadlines and to deliver quality outputs with minimal supervision

B: Editorial, Design and Photography Consultants

Consultants are required in the areas of publication editing, design andphotography:

(i) Editorial consultants (Category 7) must have at least a firstdegree and five (5) years practical experience in reviewing manuscripts, copyediting and proofreading. They must be proficient in the use of DTP software,particularly MS Office, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

(ii) Design consultants (Category 8) musthave at least a certificate in Design and at least five (5) years experience indesign using DTP software, particularly Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

(iii) Photography consultants (Category 9) with at least five (5) years experience in photography and use ofcamera. They should provide evidence of training in photography and demonstrateability to produce high quality images for print production and for video.

C: Media Liaison Consultants (Category 10)

Individuals who could be offered short-term contracts to liaise with the mediain the dissemination of the Institute’s research and other outputs are alsorequired.

The media consultant will mainly assist in

(i) attracting media attention to KIPPRA events, and

(ii) offering advice on how to increase the dissemination of KIPPRA outputs invisual, audio and print media outlets.

Applicants must:

(i) Have a first degree in media communications and at least 5 years ofexperience in the industry,

(ii) Be of high integrity, and

(iii) Provide evidence of membership to a recognized professional body.

D: Research Assistants (Category 11)

Research Assistants are required primarily for data collection and/or analysisassignments.

Applicants must have minimum qualification of a first degree in Economics orrelated social sciences. Master’s degree holders and those with previousexperience in research work and those who have served the Institute well inpast assignments will have an added advantage.

Application Procedure

If you are interested and meet the requirements in any of the above categories,download and fill a Personal History Form (PHF) from KIPPRA’s website (www.kippra.org)and submit it together with an application letter, CV and copies of educationaland professional certificates in original hard copy to the address below,clearly indicating on the envelope “CONSULTANTS AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTSDATABASE” and the specific category applied for.

This should be placed in the KIPPRA Tender Box, not later than Monday 26thSeptember 2011 at 2.30 pm. These will be opened immediately thereafter andthose willing to witness the opening are welcome at the KIPPRA Boardroom onSecond Floor.

Submissions by e-mail should be sent to hr@kippra.or.ke.

Late applications will not be considered.

Individuals will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kenya’s PublicProcurement and
Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006.

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the oftenmarginalized segments of the society are particularly encouraged to apply.

Executive Director
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
Bishops Road (Community Area), Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 56445-00200
Tel: 020 4936000; 2719933/4
Fax: 020 2719951

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