The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under section 32 of the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 with the objective to facilitate Research for the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly committed staff to fill the position of Office Assistant.

This is the entry position for Office Assistants. An Officer at this level will work under supervision of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities entail:- 

1. Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus; 
2. Collecting and disposing waste; 
3. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions; 
4. Preparing tea; 
5. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement; and dispatching letters. 
6. Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
7. Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment; 
8. Preparing and serving office tea; and
9. Performing office and messengerial duties.

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – 

1. At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages; 
3. Good inter-personal skills; and
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

The details for each of the advertised position are available on the Agency’s Website www.researchfund.go.ke. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of academic/professional certificates and identity card in PDF format to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke and the subject line should contain the Job Title.

For hand delivered applications, they shall be dropped in a box marked “National Research Fund Advertised Positions” placed at the 3rd floor of the NACOSTI building.

Applications sent by either post or hand should be contained in sealed envelopes with the Job Title marked on the surface and delivered to the address below:

Chief Executive Officer  

National Research Fund

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

P.O Box 26036 – 00100,

NAIROBI.

 

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 14TH NOVEMBER, 2022 AT 5.00PM.

 

Please Note

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. The National Research Fund is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
   THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
   Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during
   interviews.
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
6. 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)