Fresh Jobs at The National Research Fund

 V/NO. 1/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

1. Interpreting legal cases; advising on legal requirements and prosecution
2. Procedures; issuing instructions to agreement and contract defaulters;
3. Developing and implementing legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments, divisions and units;
4. Monitoring compliance with legal framework, agreements and contracts;
5. Preparing legal opinions on legal cases and on matters relating to legal notices; and
6. Carrying out research on emerging legal issues.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. At least four (4) years relevant work experience in public service or private sector;
2. Have a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Masters of Law (LL. B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
5. Current Law Practicing Certificate;
6. Proficiency in computer applications;
7. Good communication skills; 
8. A supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
9. Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
10. Demonstrated results in work performance; and
11. Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution

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V/NO. 2/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

1. Developing and implementation of NRFs investment plans and strategy;
2. Identification of investment opportunities;
3. Assist in investment negotiation;
4. Managing allocated investment portfolios for the Fund;
5. Assisting in identification and monitoring of risk and development of hedging;
6. Mechanism and diversification strategies;
7. Assist in undertaking Portfolio and Investment Research;
8. Initiation of Investment request transactions;
9. Maintenance of the investment register;
10. Preparation of Investment reports;
11. Keeping safe custody of investment records and Documents; and
12. Developing the budget for the Department.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. At least four (4) years working experience in accounts or finance in the Public Service or Private Sector;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K or equivalent qualifications;
4. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
5. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications;
7. Demonstrated results in work performance; and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

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 V/NO. 3/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

This is the entry position for this cadre. An Officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior. The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

1. Writing and testing computer programmes according to instructions and
2. Specifications prepared by a more senior and experienced officer;
3. Implementation of the computer systems and providing user support, including training users;
4. Performing technical, systems and user documentation tasks;
5. Working closely with user departments and undertaking systems analysis of
6. Business requirements, design, implement and support software solutions;
7. Developing software solutions in ABAP/4 programming language and/or
8. Approved system development tool(s);
9. Providing technical support for all the implemented SAP system modules;
10. Troubleshoot reported system failures and provide appropriate solutions;
11. Undertaking internal training of end users on implemented ICT systems; and
12. Participating in capacity building on ICT systems.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
2. Member of the Computer Society of Kenya;
3. Proficiency in Computer applications, and
4. Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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 V/NO. 4/2022

Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Checking and clearing payment vouchers and committal documents for examination;
2. Reviewing of data capture within the system;
3. Verifying data recorded in the cash book;
4. Validating bank reconciliations; 
5. Validating receipts and payments;
6. Preparing financial reports;
7. Verifying balanced cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers; and
8. Ensuring correct maintenance of records for the purpose of payment.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. Higher Diploma in Accounting or any other related disciplines;
2. At least four (4) years relevant experience; 
3. CPA III/ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Proficiency in Computer applications;
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills; and 
6. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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 V/NO. 5/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

1. Undertaking risk based audit, value for money and systems audit as per approved audit programs and maintain complete working papers; 
2. Participating in preparation of audit procedures of a given assignment in collaboration with supervisors; 
3. Carrying out audit tests and procedures as per audit programs; 
4. Preparing timely and accurate draft reports for review with supervisor; 
5. Conducting special audit assignments as assigned; 
6. Undertaking follow-up audits to determine whether agreed recommendations on the past reviews are being undertaken by the process owner; 
7. Participating in the identification of possible risks in the Fund operations, ensure monitoring and evaluation of the identified risks, recommends the appropriate control measures, and follow-up on implementation; 
8. Assisting and providing secretarial services to the Board Audit and Risk Committee; 
9. Participating in preparation and submission of quarterly report on corruption initiatives at the FUND to Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission 
10. Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department; and 
11. Reviewing the internal controls of the Fund.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. At least four (4) years relevant working experience;
2. Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or related disciplines;
3. A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution 
4. Certified Public Accountants CPA(K) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
5. Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya or IIA(K);
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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 V/NO. 6/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

This is the entry position for graduates. An Officer at this level will work under Supervision of a Senior Officer. The duties and responsibilities entail Assisting in: –

1. Processing of purchase requisition;
2. Carrying out procurement of Air tickets and follow–up on the same;
3. Preparing Local Purchase Orders/Local Service orders for timely authorization and dispatch to suppliers;
4. Assisting users in preparing specifications;
5. Inviting quotations;
6. Participating in tender opening and evaluation;
7. Carrying out market surveys and research;
8. Participating in quotation opening and evaluation; 
9. Processing of purchase orders;
10. Participating in inspection and acceptance of goods and services; and
11. Receiving of stores and taking them on charge.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: — Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management. Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Logistics and Supply Management; Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in Computer; 
3. Good communication skills, and
4. Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution;

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 V/NO. 7/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail:- 

1. Ensuring letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officers; 
2. Controlling opening of files and updating file index; 
3. Ensuring security of information/files in the registry; 
4. Up-dating and maintaining up-to-date file movement records and ascertaining the general cleanliness of the registry;
5. Recording of incoming and outgoing mail; and
6. Maintaining an easy file retrieval system.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information studies or any other relevant Degree;
2. Proficiency in computer applications; and
3. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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V/NO. 8/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail:- 

1. Handling customer complaints; 
2. Updating and managing the website and social media;
3. Keeping a data book of complaints and ensuring prompt responses in line with the Communication policy;
4. Maintaining of customer and stakeholders’ database; 
5. Monitoring responses expected from other departments.
6. Maintaining of customer and stakeholders’ database; 
7. Preparing Press releases, media briefs and REA features;
8. Placing Fund articles, advertisement or announcement in the electronic or print media; 
9. Gathering information for publication in the REA Newsletter, brochures & fliers; and;
10. Preparing media report and media stories.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or mass communication, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in computer applications; 
3. Good communication skills; and 
4. Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six of the Constitution

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V/NO. 9/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- 

1. Conducting research on potential donors/partners; 
2. Developing data collection tools; 
3. Preparing project proposals for funding agencies; 
4. Updating donor databases to record their contacts and preference information; 
5. Maintaining a network of donor contacts; 
6. Collecting information, data, market research, and analysis of donor trends; 
7. Sensitizing and training team members on fund raising, communications skills and strategies; 
8. Organizing events for partnership building between implementers and potential partners; 
9. Drafting business plan and writing reports.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. At least four (4) years work experience in Resource Mobilization in public service or private sector; 
2. A Bachelors Degree in any of Scheduled Sciences or in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; 
3. A supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
4. Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable; 
5. Proficiency in computer applications; 
6. Demonstrated results in work performance; 
7. Good communication skills, 
8. Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources; 
9. Proposal development skills; 
10. Proficiency in Computer skills; 
11. Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution

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V/NO. 10/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

1. Preparing indents for and making grant calls;
2. Sorting out the grant proposal for screening;
3. Reviewing grant applications;
4. Participate in review of policies, regulations and guidelines relating to award of research grants, bursaries, scholarships;
5. Reviewing compliance with the requirements of the grant award contracts;
6. Updating the database on all research funded by the Fund; 
7. Developing tools for research grants Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting framework;
8. Monitoring and evaluating research impact assessment and developing the reports;
9. Developing work plans for the section.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. A Bachelor’s degree in any of the Scheduled sciences;
2. Supervisory course not lasting less than two (2) weeks;
3. Four (4) years’ work experience in related duties in the Public Service or Private Sector;
4. Demonstrated results in work performance;
5. Proficiency in computer applications;
6. Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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V/NO. 11/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

This is the entry position for Office Assistants. An Officer at this level will work under supervision of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities entail:- 

1. Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus; 
2. Collecting and disposing waste; 
3. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions; 
4. Preparing tea; 
5. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement; and dispatching letters. 
6. Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
7. Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment; 
8. Preparing and serving office tea; and
9. Performing office and messengerial duties.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages; 
3. Good inter-personal skills; and
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

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V/NO. 5/2022

JOB SPECIFICATION

1. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; 
2. Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles; 
3. Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
4. Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
5. Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and 
6. Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.

APPLICANT SPECIFICATION

1. At least four (4) years driving experience;
2. At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
3. The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate; 
4. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive; 
5. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; 
6. First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized institution; and 
7. An accident-free driving period of 3 years.