Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology
The
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National
Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified persons to serve as Chairperson and Members
of the National Commission for Science and Technology (NACOSTI).
The
National Commission for Science and Technology, which is a body corporate, is
the successor to the National Council for Science and Technology established
under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013.
The
Functions of the Commission are as specified in the Act and can be accessed at www.ncst.go.ke
Applicants
will be considered from any of the following scheduled sciences as provided in
the Act: Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Physical, Industrial and
Energy Sciences; Biological and Health Sciences; Infrastructure, Information
and Communication Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences and; Earth and Space
Sciences.
The positions are as follows:
1. Chairperson (1)
2. Members (3 Positions)
A. Requirements for Appointment
1. Chairperson of the
Commission
A person
shall be qualified for appointment as a Chairperson if such a person:
(a) Holds a
doctorate degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(b) Has
deep knowledge and long experience in science, technology and innovation;
(c) Has at
least fifteen years’ experience in leadership and management of public or
private institutions;
(d) Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2. Members of the
Commission
(3 Posts)
A person
shall be qualified for appointment as a Commissioner, if such a person:
a) Holds at
least a Masters degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
b) Has
demonstrated adequate knowledge in development of science, technology and
innovation in Kenya;
a) Has at
least five (5) years of experience and leadership in matters relating to
research, science, technology and innovation;
b) Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Women, the
marginalized, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to
apply
A. Duration of Appointment
The
Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall hold office for a term not
exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one
further term
B. Terms of Service
a) The
positions are non-executive
b) The
Board shall meet as often as necessary for the transaction of business but not
more than four months shall elapse between the date of one meeting and that of
the next.
c) The
Chairperson may at anytime and shall, upon written request by majority of the
Members, call a special meeting of the Board.
Other Requirements:
All
applicants are advised to seek clearance from:
I. The
Kenya Revenue Authority
II. The
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
III. The
Criminal Investigation Department
IV. The
Credit Reference Bureau
V. The
Higher Education Loans Board
The
shortlisted applicants shall be required during the interviews to provide
ORIGINAL AND COPIES of the above documents, National Identity card/Passport,
Academic certificates and transcripts and; Commission for University Education
Clearance letter for degrees obtained in universities outside the Republic of
Kenya
This
advertisement can also be accessed from www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke
C.
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts,
academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport
together with relevant testimonials and names and contacts of three (3)
referees should be posted to:
The
Chairperson
Selection
Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and
Members of
the Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, Utalii House
P.O. Box
30568-00100, Nairobi
or
delivered to Room 929, 9th floor, Utalii House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
on working days.
Scanned and
signed applications in PDF can also be emailed to directordrmd@scienceandtechnology.go.ke
or sent by registered post to the above cited address.
The
envelopes enclosing applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR
CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
INNOVATION” (NACOSTI).
Closing
Date: 20th September, 2013
Chairperson,
Selection
Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Commission for
Science, Technology and Innovation