Manager, Innovation Commercialization at Kenya National Innovation Agency

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Innovation & Technology Mgt or its equivalent from an approved Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent degree from an approved Institution.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• In compliance with Chapter 6 of the constitution, you will be required to present the following documents;
  • A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • A certificate from a recognised Credit Reference Bureau.
  • A clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • A clearance certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • A Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor, forecast and maintain an innovation database:
• Disseminate scientific knowledge and technology through any medium:
• Establish and maintain a presidential or other awards system for novel innovation subject to prescribed conditions:
• Cause the creation of Science and innovation parks, institutes or schools or designate existing institutions as centres of excellence in priority sectors:
• Establish and maintain knowledge exchange networks:
• Establish and manage an innovation resource centre.

The appointment is on a 3 years contract. Must be a Kenyan citizen. The age limit is 45 years and below. Please apply within 21 days as from Thursday 25th March, 2021.

Deadline will be on 26th April, 2021.