Vacancies at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF SERVICE

• The Chairperson and members of the NACOSTI Board, shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one (1) term.
•  Allowances payable to the Chairperson and Members of the NACOSTI Board shall be as determined by the Government from time to time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should attach copies of current clearances from:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation; and
  • A Government-recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• In case of degrees obtained from Foreign Universities, applicants should obtain certification from the Commission for University Education (CUE) that the University is recognized in Kenya.

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applications comprising a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae (as per the template provided on the NACOSTI website www.nacosti.go.ke), copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport,
• together with relevant testimonials and certificates, should either be:
• Hand delivered during working days to NACOSTI Headquarters, Off Waiyaki Way, (Next to Sugar Board Directorate), 6th Floor between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EAT).

OR

• Signed, scanned and emailed as aPDF attachment to the Chairperson: selectionpanel2026@nacosti.go.ke

OR
Sent by post to:
The Chairperson,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of NACOSTI Board,
P.O. Box 30623-00100,
Nairobi.
IMPORTANT NOTES

• The application should be clearly marked as “Application for Chairperson, NACOSTI Board” OR “Application for Member, NACOSTI Board”, as applicable.
• Applications to be received on or before 5:00 pm (EAT) on Monday, 16th March, 2026.