Job Opportunities at Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

• Advising the Board on their duties, responsibilities, obligations, relevant laws and governance matters;
• Coordinating governance, legal and compliance audits;
• Assisting in preparation of Board and Committee work plans, budgets and charters
• Assisting in carrying out Board induction, training and evaluation;
• Coordinating the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee meeting papers and taking minutes thereof;
• Keeping safe custody of the Corporation seal, Board correspondences, records and other relevant documents;
• Preparing legal advice and opinion, legal interpretation of various matters and handling legislation and litigation matters relating to institute;
• Ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and Management;

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
• Master’s degree in Law, Strategic Management or any other relevant field
• Current Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing. KASNEB qualifications for CPS will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 9 years’ experience with 3 years’ experience at Managerial level
• Proven Experience as Corporation Secretary or in similar governance role

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
5. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
6. An approved Credit Reference Bureau

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• Coordinating and implementation of the KIRDI strategic plan that will deliver on the core mandate of the Institute’s Research, Technology and Innovation in line with Vision 2030
• Ensuring prudent management of resources and assets of KIRDI
• Ensuring Board decisions are implemented and reported on time
• Transforming KIRDI to a self sustaining Institute
• Initiating, reviewing and overseeing implementation of policies and programmes as well as harmonizing operational procedures to ensure high levels of performance and accountability
• Establishing and maintaining collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote industrial research and development
• Promoting effective communication, management and administrative policies and systems
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Board

• Should be a strategic thinker, with masters level education in any of the following disciplines; Management, Leadership, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management or its equivalent, PhD qualification will be an added advantage
• Must have served at senior management level for not less than 15 years in a public or private institution
• Must have clear demonstration of managerial, administrative and organizational development skills
• Proven track record of leading organizational change
• Demonstrated capability in resource mobilization

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
5. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
6. An approved Credit Reference Bureau