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KIPPRA student attachment: departments, requirements and how to apply
How the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis runs its quarterly student attachment, which courses fit which departments, and what to submit.
KIPPRA is the government's public policy research institute, and its attachment programme is small and competitive. For economics, statistics, policy and support function students it is an unusually good placement. Here are the rules from KIPPRA's own page.
How the programme runs
The attachment lasts three months and KIPPRA takes a new intake every quarter. It is competitive: KIPPRA interviews candidates from many universities and says it targets eight students per quarter.
Technical departments and the courses that fit
Technical placements are in departments such as macroeconomics, trade and foreign policy, social sector, governance, infrastructure, private sector, productive sector, partnerships, capacity building and knowledge management. KIPPRA lists the fitting courses as economics and related social sciences, curriculum development, gender studies, public policy, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, criminology, governance, urban planning, agriculture, political science, and library and information.
Support departments and the courses that fit
Support placements are in legal, strategy and planning, finance, internal audit, human resources, records, supply chain, ICT and communications, and office administration. KIPPRA lists finance and accounting, supply chain, human resource management, communication, ICT, law, records management, monitoring and evaluation, business administration, office management and secretarial studies.
What to submit
- Proof that you are a continuing student.
- An introduction or recommendation letter from your university.
- An application letter and CV.
- Evidence of medical cover.
KIPPRA takes applications through its recruitment portal or by email to its human resources address, both listed on its internships page. No real programme charges you to apply, to be shortlisted or to be placed. If someone asks for money for a place, it is a scam.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the KIPPRA attachment?
Three months, with a new intake every quarter.
How many students does KIPPRA take?
KIPPRA says it targets eight students per quarter.
What do I need to apply for KIPPRA attachment?
Continuing student status, an introduction letter from your university, an application letter and CV, and evidence of medical cover.