Senior Research Grants Officer
The National Research Fund invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:
| SNo | Ref No | Position | No of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
NRF/01/2025 |
Senior Research Grants Officer |
One (1) |
Scale: NRF 5
Basic Salary: 65,377 X 2,615- 67,992 X 3,060 – 71,052 X 3,197 – 74,249 X 3,341 – 77,590 X 3,492 – 81,082 X 3,649 – 84,731 X 3,983 – 88,714
House Allowance: 16,500
Commuter Allowance: 5,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the Scheduled sciences;
- Supervisory course not lasting less than two (2) weeks;
- Four (4) years’ work experience in related duties in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Demonstrated results in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution;
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail;
- Preparing indents for and making grant calls;
- Sorting out the grant proposal for screening;
- Reviewing grant applications;
- Participate in review of policies, regulations and guidelines relating to award of research grants, bursaries, scholarships ;
- Reviewing compliance with the requirements of the grant award contracts;
- Updating the database on all research funded by the Fund;
- Developing tools for research grants Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting framework;
- Monitoring and evaluating research impact assessment and developing the reports;
- Developing work plans for the section.
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a filled Application for Employment Form, cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to: recruitment@nrf.go.ke
OR
deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref No: …. of the position you are applying for to the National Research Fund Offices, NACOSTI Plaza, Upper Kabete, 3rd Floor; Addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
National Research Fund
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
PO Box 26036 – 00100
NAIROBI
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 7th APRIL, 2025. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The National Research Fund is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
NB: The National Research Fund is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities and from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
