Chairperson

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) was established under the STI Act 2013 and is seeking to appoint a Chairperson to its Board. This is a high-level leadership role requiring an eminent scientist with extensive experience in leadership and management of public or private institutions.\n\n### Requirements for Appointment\nTo qualify for appointment as Chairperson of the NACOSTI Board, the applicant must meet the following criteria:\n- Hold an earned doctorate degree from a University recognised in Kenya.\n- Be an eminent scientist.\n- Be capable of contribution to science, technology and innovation.\n- Have at least fifteen (15) years experience in leadership and management of public or private institutions.\n- Be a person of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.\n- Not be serving in the Public Service.\n- Not be serving as a chairperson in a board of another public entity.\n- Not a member in more than one (1) board of a public entity.\n\n### Duration of Appointment and Terms of Service\n- The Chairperson shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one (1) term.\n- Allowances payable shall be as determined by the Government from time to time.\n\n### Other Requirements\nApplicants must provide current clearances from:\n- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)\n- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)\n- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)\n- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)\n- A Government-recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)\n\nCandidates with degrees from foreign universities must provide certification from the Commission for University Education (CUE).\n\n### Mode of Application\nApplications should include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (using the template on www.nacosti.go.ke), academic and professional certificates, and a National ID or Passport. Submissions can be made via:\n- Hand Delivery: NACOSTI Headquarters, Off Waiyaki Way, 6th Floor, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EAT).\n- Email: Scanned PDF attachment to selectionpanel2026@nacosti.go.ke.\n- Postal Mail: The Chairperson, Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of NACOSTI Board, P.O. Box 30623-00100, Nairobi.\n\nApplications must be received on or before 5:00 pm (EAT) on Monday, 16th March, 2026, and clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, NACOSTI Board”.