Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a State Corporation, established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979, and operates under the Ministry of
Industrialization.
Its mandate is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and allied
technologies. The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented,highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:
LEGAL OFFICER (LO) IR10
Ref: KIRDI – LO- 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Corporate Services, the Legal officer will be responsible for:
• Advising and representing the Institute on all legal matters
• Assisting the Deputy Director – Corporate Services in arrangement and follow-up on Board of
Director’s Meetings
• Custody of the Institute’s legal documents
• Formulating, Reviewing and follow-up of the Institute’s Policies, Contracts, Agreements, MoUs,
etc
• Registration and Gazettement issues
• Advice on the Institute’s Intellectual Property Policy; and
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Legal Officer I, a candidate must have (be):-
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB);
• Diploma in Legal Studies (Kenya School of Law);
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
• CPS III will be an added advantage; and
• Computer Application skills.
Grade IR 7: Ksh.59,970 x 2,880- 62,850 x 3,000 – 65,850 x 3,120 – 68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x
3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 p.m.
Grade IR 8: Ksh.68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x 3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 x 3,720 – 82,950 x
3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 p.m.
Grade IR 9: Ksh.82,950 x 3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 x 4,230 – 95,070 x 4,440 – 99,510 x 4,650 –
104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 p.m.
Grade IR 10: Ksh.99,510 x 4,650 – 104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 x 5,070 – 114,090 x 5,280 – 119,370 x
5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 p.m.
Grade IR 11: Ksh.119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 x 6,090 – 136,830 x 6,360
– 143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m.
Grade IR 12: Ksh.143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m. x 7,230 – 163,950 x– 7,560 –
171,510 x 7,890 – 179,400 x 8,220 – 187,620 p.m.
Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be
forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (RS II) IR7
Ref: KIRDI – RS II - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities as a Research Scientist II will include:
• Participating in the formulation and implementation of research project proposals
• Identification surveys and analyses and plan intervention measures
• Undertaking technology needs assessment and situational analysis
• Preparation of reports and technical/scientific publications
• Carrying out collaborative research with industry and other relevant institutions and in reviewing
resource budgeting, utilization and management.
• Identification of research innovations that have practical significance and devising strategies for
their implementation
• Adoption, adaption and transfer of technologies
• Ensuring safe and healthy working procedures at workplace, and
• Any other duties that may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment as a Research Scientist 11, one must have:-
• Have a Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ceramics and Building Materials,
ICT, Food Technology, Energy, Environment, Project Studies, Leather, Textiles or equivalent
from a recognized Institution, and
• Computer Application Skills.
Grade IR 7: Ksh.59,970 x 2,880- 62,850 x 3,000 – 65,850 x 3,120 – 68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x
3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 p.m.
Grade IR 8: Ksh.68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x 3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 x 3,720 – 82,950 x
3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 p.m.
Grade IR 9: Ksh.82,950 x 3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 x 4,230 – 95,070 x 4,440 – 99,510 x 4,650 –
104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 p.m.
Grade IR 10: Ksh.99,510 x 4,650 – 104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 x 5,070 – 114,090 x 5,280 – 119,370 x
5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 p.m.
Grade IR 11: Ksh.119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 x 6,090 – 136,830 x 6,360
– 143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m.
Grade IR 12: Ksh.143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m. x 7,230 – 163,950 x– 7,560 –
171,510 x 7,890 – 179,400 x 8,220 – 187,620 p.m.
Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be
forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the
Application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Industrialization.
Its mandate is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and allied
technologies. The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented,highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:
LEGAL OFFICER (LO) IR10
Ref: KIRDI – LO- 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Corporate Services, the Legal officer will be responsible for:
• Advising and representing the Institute on all legal matters
• Assisting the Deputy Director – Corporate Services in arrangement and follow-up on Board of
Director’s Meetings
• Custody of the Institute’s legal documents
• Formulating, Reviewing and follow-up of the Institute’s Policies, Contracts, Agreements, MoUs,
etc
• Registration and Gazettement issues
• Advice on the Institute’s Intellectual Property Policy; and
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Legal Officer I, a candidate must have (be):-
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB);
• Diploma in Legal Studies (Kenya School of Law);
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
• CPS III will be an added advantage; and
• Computer Application skills.
Grade IR 7: Ksh.59,970 x 2,880- 62,850 x 3,000 – 65,850 x 3,120 – 68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x
3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 p.m.
Grade IR 8: Ksh.68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x 3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 x 3,720 – 82,950 x
3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 p.m.
Grade IR 9: Ksh.82,950 x 3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 x 4,230 – 95,070 x 4,440 – 99,510 x 4,650 –
104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 p.m.
Grade IR 10: Ksh.99,510 x 4,650 – 104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 x 5,070 – 114,090 x 5,280 – 119,370 x
5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 p.m.
Grade IR 11: Ksh.119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 x 6,090 – 136,830 x 6,360
– 143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m.
Grade IR 12: Ksh.143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m. x 7,230 – 163,950 x– 7,560 –
171,510 x 7,890 – 179,400 x 8,220 – 187,620 p.m.
Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be
forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (RS II) IR7
Ref: KIRDI – RS II - 01
Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities as a Research Scientist II will include:
• Participating in the formulation and implementation of research project proposals
• Identification surveys and analyses and plan intervention measures
• Undertaking technology needs assessment and situational analysis
• Preparation of reports and technical/scientific publications
• Carrying out collaborative research with industry and other relevant institutions and in reviewing
resource budgeting, utilization and management.
• Identification of research innovations that have practical significance and devising strategies for
their implementation
• Adoption, adaption and transfer of technologies
• Ensuring safe and healthy working procedures at workplace, and
• Any other duties that may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment as a Research Scientist 11, one must have:-
• Have a Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ceramics and Building Materials,
ICT, Food Technology, Energy, Environment, Project Studies, Leather, Textiles or equivalent
from a recognized Institution, and
• Computer Application Skills.
Grade IR 7: Ksh.59,970 x 2,880- 62,850 x 3,000 – 65,850 x 3,120 – 68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x
3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 p.m.
Grade IR 8: Ksh.68,970 x 3,270 – 72,240 x 3,420 – 75,660 x 3,570 – 79,230 x 3,720 – 82,950 x
3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 p.m.
Grade IR 9: Ksh.82,950 x 3,870 – 86,820 x 4,020 – 90,840 x 4,230 – 95,070 x 4,440 – 99,510 x 4,650 –
104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 p.m.
Grade IR 10: Ksh.99,510 x 4,650 – 104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 x 5,070 – 114,090 x 5,280 – 119,370 x
5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 p.m.
Grade IR 11: Ksh.119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 x 6,090 – 136,830 x 6,360
– 143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m.
Grade IR 12: Ksh.143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m. x 7,230 – 163,950 x– 7,560 –
171,510 x 7,890 – 179,400 x 8,220 – 187,620 p.m.
Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be
forwarded to the address below by 28th December 2011.
Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the
Application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: dir@kirdi.go.ke
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification