National Research Fund Hiring Principal Information Communications Technology Officer

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.

The National Research Fund invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Scale: NRF 5

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: –

1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
5. Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer application; and
7. Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

1. implementing ICT policies and strategies;
2. analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
3. developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
4. performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
5. configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
6. creating network security controls;
7. verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
8. implementing systems and network security;
9. drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
10. recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
11. Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates.
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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, 3^rd Floor, Upper Kabete

PO Box 26036 – 00100

NAIROBI 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 17^th FEBRUARY, 2026. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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