Requirements
A person shall be qualified for appointment as a Chairperson if such a person:
Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
Has knowledge and experience in finance, investment and fundraising;
Has at least 15 years’ experience in leadership and management of public or private institution;
Has proven business management or other relevant professional experience;
Is not a serving public servant; and
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Duration of Appointment
The Chairperson of the Fund shall hold office for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
Terms of Service
The position is non-executive
Provide overall leadership in the board
Conduct board meetings and guide the board’s decision-making process
Harness the collective skills of the board and its committees
Monitor the performance of the Board members and the Management
Act as an informal link between the Board and stakeholders
Provide updates on governance matters and any issues thereof to the responsible Cabinet Secretary among others
Other Requirements:
All shortlisted applicants shall be required to provide ORIGINAL Copies of the following documents during the interview:
National Identity Card/Passport
Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Commission for University Education Clearance letter for degrees obtained in universities outside the Republic of Kenya
Clearance Certificates from the:
Kenya Revenue Authority
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Department of Criminal Investigation
Credit Reference Bureau
Higher Education Loans Board
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 ChairpersonSelection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson andMembers of the Board of Trustees of the National Research FundNACOSTI BuildingP.O. Box 26036-00100NAIROBIORdelivered to Room 01, 3rd floor, NACOSTI Building, Upper Kabete, Off Waiyaki Way Nairobi between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days. Scanned and signed applications can also be emailed to selectionpanel@researchfund.go.ke or sent by registered post to the above cited address.The envelopes enclosing applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND”.Closing Date: 1700hrs, 29th March, 2022,Women, the marginalized, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Apply via :
selectionpanel@researchfund.go.ke
