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

Expressions of Interest

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

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

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

KIPPRA is updating and expanding its database and invites experienced and qualified individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest to join the database 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 building areas:

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

(ii) Productive Sector (Category 2): Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Tourism Economics, 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, Poverty Analysis, 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): Infrastructure planning and management, water Resource Economics, Energy Economics, Transport Economics, Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Service Delivery Assessment, Delivery of Public Services in a Decentralized Environment, Costing of Public Services, Construction Economics, and Housing Market Analysis.

Candidates applying for consideration as research/capacity building consultants 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 and photography:

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

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

(iii) Photography consultants (Category 9) with at least five (5) years experience in photography and use of camera. They should provide evidence of training in photography and demonstrate ability 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 media in the dissemination of the Institute’s research and other outputs are also required.

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 in visual, audio and print media outlets.

Applicants must:

(i) Have a first degree in media communications and at least 5 years of experience 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 analysis assignments.

Applicants must have minimum qualification of a first degree in Economics or related social sciences. Master’s degree holders and those with previous experience in research work and those who have served the Institute well in past 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 educational and professional certificates in original hard copy to the address below, clearly indicating on the envelope “CONSULTANTS AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS DATABASE” and the specific category applied for.

This should be placed in the KIPPRA Tender Box, not later than Monday 26th September 2011 at 2.30 pm. These will be opened immediately thereafter and those willing to witness the opening are welcome at the KIPPRA Boardroom on Second 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 Public Procurement and
Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006.

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the often marginalized 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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