National Research Fund, SRC, KPA Hiring! How to Apply

The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under Section 32 of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 to encourage research to promote Science, Technology, and Innovation.

The Agency is looking for skilled, competent, energetic, proactive, innovative, and highly committed individuals to fill the following positions;

1. Senior Legal Officer 1 Post

2. Senior Accountant - 1 Post

3. ICT Officer - 1 Post

4. Senior Accounts Assistant - 1 Post

5. Auditor - 1 Post

6. Supply Chain Management Officer - 1 Post

7. Records Management Officer - 1 Post

8. Corporate Communications Officer - 1 Post

9. Senior Resource Mobilization Officer (Partnership) - 1 Post

10. Senior Research Grants Officer - 1 Post

11. Office Assistant - 1 Post

12. Driver II - 1 Post

The specifics for each posted position can be found on the Agency's website.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals should email their applications, along with copies of academic/professional credentials and identity cards, in PDF format to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke  with the Job Title in the subject line.

Hand-delivered applications should be dropped in a box labeled "National Research Fund Advertised Positions" on the third floor of the NACOSTI building.

Applications sent by post or hand should be in sealed envelopes with the Job Title written on the outside and delivered to the following address:

Chief Executive Officer  

National Research Fund

NACOSTI Building 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, – Off Waiyaki way,

P.O Box 26036 – 00100,

NAIROBI.

Successful candidates after interviews will be required to obtain the following documents:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

2. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)  

3. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

4. Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

5. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Deadline; 14th November 2022 at 5:00 PM

Open Positions; 12

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is also hiring!

The KEPHIS Act No. 54 of 2012 established KEPHIS as a State Corporation. The Service is a regulatory organisation within the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives that is responsible for ensuring the quality of agricultural inputs and produce.

KEPHIS invites applications from eligible individuals to fill the following openings in order to improve the human capital requirements to carry out the mandate;

1. Seed/plant Health Inspector - 12 Posts

2. Legal Officer - 1 Post

3. Internal Auditor - 1 Post

4. Accountant - 1 Post

5. Office Administrator - 1 Post

6. Records Management Officer - 4 Posts

7. Accounts Assistant - 1 Post

8. Assistant Office Administrator - 2 Posts

9. Driver - 10 Posts

10. Office Assistant - 10 Posts

The specifics for each posted position can be found on the Agency's website.

How to Apply

Individuals who are interested and qualified are encouraged to submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of necessary certifications and transcripts, and National ID card to the Managing Director - KEPHIS.

Hard copy applications should be sent to the address below, with the vacancy number clearly marked on the envelope. The same can be mailed or delivered to KEPHIS Headquarters at Oloolua Ridge, Karen

The Managing Director

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

PO BOX 49592-00100

NAIROBI, KENYA

Applications in soft copy can be emailed to applications@kephis.org. The subject should explicitly state the vacancy number.

Application Deadline; 15th November 2022 at 5:00 PM

Open Positions; 43

More open positions at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an independent commission established under Article 230 of Kenya's 2010 Constitution with the mandate to set and regularly review the Remuneration and Benefits of all State Officers, as well as to advise the National and County Governments on the Remuneration and Benefits of all other Public Officers.

The Commission is looking for skilled and experienced candidates to fill the following roles.

1. Senior Officer – Supply Chain Management - 1 Post

2. Corporate Communications Assistant - 1 Post

3. Secretary RL 7 - 2 Posts

4. Legal Clerk RL 7 - 1 Post

5. HR Support Staff - 1 Post

The specifics for each posted position can be found here.

How to Apply

Interested and competent candidates should send their applications along with a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a copy of their national ID, copies of academic and professional certifications, and testimonials. The jobs are described in detail on the Commission's website

When an offer of employment is made, the successful candidate MUST produce and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of Kenya's 2010 Constitution by presenting copies of the following documents;

1. A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

2. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

3. A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

4. A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must

provide certificate or report); and

5. A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of…” and mailed OR delivered to;

The Commission Secretary 

Salaries and Remuneration Commission 

Williamson House 6th Floor 

4th Ngong Avenue 

P.O. Box 43126 – 00100 

NAIROBI

Application Deadline; 9th November 2022

Open Positions; 6

And lastly, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is calling for applications for the 2022 internship program.

The Kenya Ports Authority KPA Internship Program 2022 aims to give young people the opportunity to develop skills that can be used in future professions, receive genuine workplace experience, and build a professional network, among other things.

To be eligible for the program;

• Be a Kenyan citizen under the age of 35.
• You must be an unemployed graduate from a recognised training institution who finished a relevant diploma/degree course within the last 24 months.
• Since graduation, you should not have participated in a similar internship program or been exposed to work experience relating to your field of study.
• Not have exited from formal employment.

NOTE: ALL Applications for internship should be supported by the applicant’s university/college or related institution’s records/certificates/transcripts.

How to Apply

In order to apply, candidates should visit the Kenya Ports Authority career portal and submit a properly completed Internship Program Application Form along with copies of their academic transcripts and documents

After reviewing the applications, the authority will make a shortlist and contact the selected candidates.

After the internship program is over, the Authority will NOT provide employment.

To fully benefit from the program's goals, successful candidates must complete the twelve-month internship program.

For more details contact the Corporate Communication Division Tel: 354-941-3112999/2113999 or email: ca@kpa.co.ke 

Application Deadline; 12th November 2022

Open Positions; Mass recruitment