National Research Fund Senior Research Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

National Research Fund Senior Research Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under section 32 of the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 with the objective to facilitate Research for the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly committed staff to fill the position of Senior Research Grants Officer.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

Preparing indents for and making grant calls;

Sorting out the grant proposal for screening;

Reviewing grant applications;

Participate in review of policies, regulations and guidelines relating to award of research grants, bursaries, scholarships;

Reviewing compliance with the requirements of the grant award contracts;

Updating the database on all research funded by the Fund;

Developing tools for research grants

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting framework;

Monitoring and evaluating research impact assessment and developing the reports;

Developing work plans for the section.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

A Bachelor’s degree in any of the Scheduled sciences;

Supervisory course not lasting less than two (2) weeks;

Four (4) years’ work experience in related duties in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Demonstrated results in work performance;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of academic/professional certificates and identity card in PDF format to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke and the subject line should contain the Job Title.

For hand delivered applications, they shall be dropped in a box marked “National Research Fund Advertised Positions” placed at the 3rd floor of the NACOSTI building.

Applications sent by either post

or hand should be contained in sealed envelopes with the Job Title marked on the surface and delivered to the address below:

Chief Executive Officer

National Research Fund

NACOSTI Building 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, – Off Waiyaki way,

P.O Box 26036 – 00100,

Nairobi.

Applications Deadline: 14th November, 2022 at 5.00pm.

Please Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Research Fund is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Successful candidates after interviews will be required to obtain the following documents:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

For more information and job application details, see: National Research Fund Senior Research Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

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