The National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a State Corporation established under
the Science, Technology and Innovation Act of 2013.
To achieve this mandate the
Commission advertised several positions in March 2015 for key vacant
positions.
However, the Commission has found it necessary to re-advertise the above position. Those who had applied earlier are free to re-apply.
However, the Commission has found it necessary to re-advertise the above position. Those who had applied earlier are free to re-apply.
Senior Inspectors of Buildings
STIC Grade 5
Ref. NACOSTI/SIB/STIC 8/2015 JULY
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed as Clerk of Works for buildings under construction or as a Supervisor on alterations/repairs of existing buildings.
An officer at this level will be deployed as Clerk of Works for buildings under construction or as a Supervisor on alterations/repairs of existing buildings.
The duties and responsibilities at
this level entail reading and interpreting Architectural and Engineering
drawings, comparing their details with work on site and compiling site weekly
reports and monitoring work progress.
In addition, duties will involve supervision of artisans carrying out maintenance work at a depot.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an
officer must have:
·
Served in the grade of Inspector
(Buildings) or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for
at least three (3) years;
·
A Diploma in Building and Civil
Engineering or Construction Technician Certificate Part III or its equivalent
and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Corporate Communication Officer
STIC Grade 10
Ref. NACOSTI/CCO/STIC 10/2015 JULY
Duties and Responsibilities
Corporate Communications will be the
head of the unit and will be responsible to the Secretary/CEO for all Corporate
communications and related matters and will report to the Secretary/CEO for the
following:-
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Developing communication and
marketing strategy for promoting the Commission programs as well as positioning
the Commission brand in the market.
·
Carrying out marketing research to
identify market needs that will inform the Commission’s programs’ development,
improved service delivery, and identify opportunities for the Commission
growth.
·
Organizing communication and
marketing events to the various publics of the Commission such as promotions,
press conferences, sponsored programmes.
·
Developing all necessary
communication and marketing tools and branding materials for the Commission
including newsletters, brochures and documentaries.
·
Overseeing the development and
maintenance of the Commission Website.
·
Building and sustaining sound
relations with all stakeholders.
·
Communicating and disseminating
Commission policies, strategies and programmes.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this Grade, an Officer must:-
For appointment to this Grade, an Officer must:-
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Have served in a Corporate
Communication/Affairs/Public Relations position in the Public Service or
Private sector, for at least twelve (12) years, three (3) of which must have
been in a leadership/senior management position.
·
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of
the following:- Journalist, Mass Communication, Linguistic or Public Relations
from a university recognized in Kenya.
·
Membership to the professional body
of journalists.
·
Course in strategic leadership
development programme/senior management lasting not more than 4 weeks from a
recognized institution.
·
Be proficient in ICT
Key Competencies
·
A good team player
·
Excellent interpersonal communication
and networking skills
·
Proven writing and communication
skills
Manager, Supply Chain Management
STIC Grade 12
Re-advertised
Ref. NACOSTI/SCM/STIC 12/2015 JULY
Ref. NACOSTI/SCM/STIC 12/2015 JULY
Duties and Responsibilities
The Manager, Supply Chain Management
will report to the Director General/CEO and will be responsible for the
following duties and responsibilities:
·
Ensuring effective and efficient
procurement of works, goods and services for the Commission
·
Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement
and Disposal Act and other procurement regulations in force
·
Developing and coordinating the
preparation of annual procurement plan and its implementation
·
Developing a Procurement Manual for
the Commission
·
Coordinating tender, procurement and
disposal activities
·
Ensuring compliance with Public
Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) and regulations
·
Preparing procurement documents,
processing contracts for supply of works, goods and services and payment
documents
·
Ensuring delivery of procured works,
good and services as per specifications
·
Coordinating cost effective disposal
of obsolete equipment, furniture and other stores in accordance with law.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Supply Chain
Management or other relevant field.
In addition the candidate must have
experience of at least eight (8) years in Supply Chain Management Services,
three (3) years of which must have been in Senior management position in the
Public Service or Private sector.
Candidates with the following qualifications
will have an added advantage:
·
Be a member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM)
·
A good standing with relevant
professional body
·
Have a thorough knowledge and
understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and Regulations,
2006
·
Proficiency in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)
Key Competencies:
·
Strategic leadership course
·
Strong leadership in negotiation
skills
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Self drive to achieve high results
·
Good communication skills
·
Team player
Director, Accreditation and Quality
Assurance (DAQA)
STIC Grade 13
Re-advertised
Re-advertised
Ref. NACOSTI/DAQA/STIC 13/2015 JULY
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director, Accreditation and
Quality Assurance Services (DAQA will be the Head of Accreditation and Quality
Assurance Division and will be responsible to the Director General/CEO in
carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
·
Planning and executing the activities
of the Division
·
Receiving and processing applications
for registration
·
Setting out standards as stipulated
in the third schedule of the science, technology and innovation regulations
·
Determining eligibility for
Accreditation as set out in the accreditation criteria
·
Registering, licensing, and
regulating researchers in the scheduled sciences
·
Inspecting, monitoring and evaluating
research institutions and programmes to verify their relevance and compliance
to quality assurance
·
Initiating the vetting of
applications for registration and accreditation
·
Updating the database for accredited
and registered institutions, bodies and individuals
·
Making recommendations for the
registration and accreditation of institutions, bodies and individuals in
accordance with the established criteria
·
Recommending de-registration or
withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance
·
Working closely with accredited
researchers to interpret the criteria for registration and accreditation
·
Providing advice to institutions,
individuals and stakeholders regarding accreditation matters
·
Enforcing licensing regulations by
informing non-compliant institutions, individuals and other stakeholders of the
required regulations and advice regarding licensing policies, procedures and
regulations
·
Developing and strengthening
monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
·
Supporting quality assurance to
ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements such as research
reviews, conducting quality audits and maintaining quality databases and data
analysis
·
Documenting internal audits and other
quality assurance activities
·
Reviewing and revising policies,
rules and procedures that affect licensing, registration and accreditation
Minimum Qualifications:
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Earned PhD degree in any of the
following areas of specialization (Science Schedules): Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences; Physical, Industrial and Energy Sciences; Biological and
Health Sciences; Infrastructure, Information and Communication Sciences;
Humanities and Social Sciences; Earth and Space Sciences, as defined in the
Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act (2013).
·
In addition the candidate should have
eight (8) years of post-doctoral research experience and management or similar
experience as head of technical division in a research institution, public or
private institution.
·
Demonstrable experience in Quality
Assurance, Monitoring and Evaluation and Accreditation will be an added
advantage
Key Competencies:
·
Scientific writing and publishing
·
Proficiency in statistical analysis
·
ICT proficiency
·
Interpersonal communication
·
Policy analysis
·
Strategic planning
·
Corporate governance
·
Quality assurance and standardization
·
Team player
Director, Technical Services (DTS)
STIC Grade 13
Re-advertised
Ref. NACOSTI/DTS/STIC 13/2015 JULY
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director, Technical Services
(DTS) will be the Head of the Technical Services Division and will be
responsible to the Director General/CEO in carrying out the following duties
and responsibilities:
·
Managing research development,
innovation and technology in the Country;
·
Coordinating research collaboration
and linkages
·
Promoting and disseminating research
results
·
Coordinating science congresses and
innovation exhibitions
·
Designing targeted policy oriented
studies
·
Reviewing scientific articles to be
disseminated locally and internationally
·
Managing research authorization
·
Liaising with international
organizations and similar multi-sectored organizations for development of
research, technology and innovation
·
Facilitating technology transfer
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned PhD degree in any of the
following areas of specialization (Scheduled Sciences): Agricultural and
Natural Resource Sciences; Physical, Industrial and Energy Sciences; Biological
and Health Sciences; Infrastructure, Information and Communication Sciences;
Humanities and Social Sciences; Earth and Space Sciences, as defined in the
Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act (2013).
In addition, the candidate must have
eight (8) years of post-doctoral research experience and management or similar
experience as head of technical division in a research institution, public or
private institution.
Key Competencies:
·
Scientific writing and publishing
·
Proficiency in statistical analysis
·
ICT proficiency
·
Interpersonal communication
·
Policy analysis
·
Strategic planning
·
Corporate governance
·
Quality assurance and standardization
·
Team player
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the
requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Additionally, they should provide
names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past
supervisor.
A copy of National Identity Card,
details of Remuneration history and Current contact MUST be provided.
Candidates shortlisted for interview for the two (2) posts of Directors (STIC 13) must further submit the following:
Candidates shortlisted for interview for the two (2) posts of Directors (STIC 13) must further submit the following:
1.
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
2.
Clearance letter from Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
3.
Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
4.
Report from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
5.
Clearance by the Ethics and Anti
Corruption Commission (EACC)
NB: – Candidates with Degrees from Universities outside
Kenya must submit a Certificate of Equation and Recognition from the Commission
for University Education (CUE).
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period.
Application MUST clearly indicate the Reference Number of the Vacancy and should be sent either by post to:
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period.
Application MUST clearly indicate the Reference Number of the Vacancy and should be sent either by post to:
The Director General/CEO
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
P.0 Box 30623 - 00100
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
P.0 Box 30623 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
OR Hand delivered to Utalii House, Utalii Lane, off Uhuru Highway, 9th Floor, Rooni 902, to be received by 26th August, 2015.
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified Kenyans are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Canvassing Will lead to automatic disqualification.