27 Jan 2026

Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer at National Research Fund

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Job Description

ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INVENTIONS, AND INNOVATIONS The National Research Fund (NRF) is established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of 2013, Section 32. The Fund became operational on 9th November 2015. The object of the Fund is to facilitate research for the advancement of science, technology and innovation. Part VII…

Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer

Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299

House Allowance: 35,000

Commuter Allowance: 8,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource, Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
  • Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  • interpreting, implementing and reviewing human resource and development policies, standards, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes/work plans;
  • designing of training and development programmes based on organization’s and individual needs;
  • coordinating the development of human resource information system;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management framework;
  • developing, implementing and reviewing compensation and benefits schemes;
  • coordinating staff recruitment, selection and placement;
  • undertaking human resource planning and succession management;
  • managing the payroll;
  • coordinating the preparation of agenda and minutes for the management human resource advisory committee;
  • developing human resource management information systems;
  • managing the leave system;
  • monitoring performance management system; and
  • Managing staff welfare.


Method of Application

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: [email protected] 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 17th FEBRUARY, 2026. 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.





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