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  • Posted: Mar 25, 2022
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    ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INVENTIONS, AND INNOVATIONS The National Research Fund (NRF) is established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of 2013, Section 32. The Fund became operational on 9th November 2015. The object of the Fund is to facilitate research for the advancement of science, technology and innovation. Part VII...
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    Chairperson (Board of Trustees)

    CHAIRPERSON (1 POST)

    Requirements:

    A person shall be qualified for appointment as a Chairperson if such a person:

    1. Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; 
    2. Has knowledge and experience in finance, investment and fundraising;
    3. Has at least 15 years’ experience in leadership and management of public or private institution;
    4. Has proven business management or other relevant professional experience;
    5. Is not a serving public servant; and
    6. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

    Duration of Appointment:

    The Chairperson of the Fund shall hold office for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

    Terms of Service:

    1. The position is non-executive
    2. Provide overall leadership in the board 
    3. Conduct board meetings and guide the board’s decision-making process
    4. Harness the collective skills of the board and its committees 
    5. Monitor the performance of the Board members and the Management 
    6. Act as an informal link between the Board and stakeholders  
    7.  Provide updates on governance matters and any issues thereof to the responsible Cabinet Secretary among others

    Other Requirements:

    All shortlisted applicants shall be required to provide ORIGINAL Copies of the following documents during the interview:

    1. National Identity Card/Passport
    2. Academic Certificates and Transcripts
    3. Commission for University Education Clearance letter for degrees obtained in universities outside the Republic of Kenya
    4. Clearance Certificates from the: 
      • Kenya Revenue Authority
      • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
      • Department of Criminal Investigation 
      • Credit Reference Bureau
      • Higher Education Loans Board

    How To Apply

    Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Transcripts, Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport together with relevant Testimonials and names and contacts of three (3) referees should be posted to:

    The Chairperson
    Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Board of Trustees of the National Research Fund
    NACOSTI Building
    P.O. Box 26036-00100
    NAIROBI

    or delivered to Room 01, 3rd floor, NACOSTI Building, Upper Kabete, Off Waiyaki Way Nairobi between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days. Scanned and signed applications can also be emailed to selectionpanel@researchfund.go.ke or sent by registered post to the above cited address.

    The envelopes enclosing applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND”.

    Closing Date: 1700hrs, 29th March, 2022.

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