Vacancies at National Research Fund

Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299

House Allowance: 35,000

Commuter Allowance: 8,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
• Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• implementing ICT policies and strategies;
• analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
• developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
• performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
• configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
• creating network security controls;
• verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
• implementing systems and network security;
• drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
• recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
• Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates.

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Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299

House Allowance: 35,000

Commuter Allowance: 8,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Accountant Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management/ Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA-K or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any relevant professional body;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• coordinating implementation of financial accounting policies, strategies and plans;
• ensuring timely payment of expenditures;verifying internal and external audit and responses to audit queries;
• ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
• ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
• evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposal;
• ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
• verification of payment vouchers and committal documents to ensure compliance to approved procedures, rules and regulations;
• ensuring provision of quality and timely accounting services;
• coordinating preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
• maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of the Research Fund and their approved signatories;
• ensuring effective handling of taxation matters of the Research Fund; and
• Authorizing payments and identifying suitable cheque signatories.

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Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299

House Allowance: 35,000

Commuter Allowance: 8,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource, Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• interpreting, implementing and reviewing human resource and development policies, standards, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes/work plans;
• designing of training and development programmes based on organization’s and individual needs;
• coordinating the development of human resource information system;
• developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management framework;
• developing, implementing and reviewing compensation and benefits schemes;
• coordinating staff recruitment, selection and placement;
• undertaking human resource planning and succession management;
• managing the payroll;
• coordinating the preparation of agenda and minutes for the management human resource advisory committee;
• developing human resource management information systems;
• managing the leave system;
• monitoring performance management system; and
• Managing staff welfare.