Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a national research institute established in 1979 under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, mandated to undertake multidisciplinary research and development in industrial and allied technologies. The Research and Technological Innovation (RTI) department handles the institute’s core objectives. KIRDI is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Corporation Secretary / Director, Legal Services
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
Job Ref: LS/001/2026
Responsibilities:
Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance; assisting the Board in carrying out the following: Board induction and training, updating the Board and Committee charters, preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, implementation of the code of conduct and ethics; ensuring the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers; ensuring timely circulation of Board Committee minutes; being the custodian of the seal of the Organization and account to the Board for its use; maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest; ensuring that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization; ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities; except in exceptional circumstances, ensuring that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting; providing secretarial services to the Board; offering guidance to the Institute on matters touching on investigations of the Institute by external agencies to ensure that the Institute’s image and interest are secure; formulating policy and providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Institute through interpretation and writing legal opinions; ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm legal compliance with national, regional and international legal requirements; developing and reviewing relevant regulatory legal framework for the better implementation of the Institute’s mandate; drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Institute’s policies; coordinating and ensuring representation of the Institute in courts or other judicial authorities; reviewing and providing advice on legal risk at the Institute; managing litigation and reviewing progress of outstanding litigation; liaising with and managing external lawyers for the Institute; performing any other function that may be assigned by the Board.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to the position of Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services, a candidate must have: Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution; at least five years’ experience as a Corporation Secretary or in a similar governance role; member in good standing of the Institute of certified public secretaries of Kenya; meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; valid practicing Certificate; Master’s degree will be an added advantage; demonstrated work performance and results.
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 12 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Human Resources / HR
Job Ref: HRM/001/2026
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing leadership in formulation, development and implementation of human resource management and administration development strategy, policies and procedures; ensuring compliance on all statutory and regulatory requirements, Government Circulars, and Institute’s policies; ensuring the Institute is adequately resourced with the relevant skills, knowledge (competencies) and attitudes to enable it attain its mission, vision, goals and objectives; analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning; overseeing human resource planning; providing secretariat to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee; developing, recommending and ensuring effective implementation of staff compensation and rewards systems; ensuring implementation of health and safety programs; promoting development of staff welfare programs; overseeing and ensuring that records of all employees and matters pertaining to staff are maintained in a manner that is easily identifiable and retrievable without compromising its integrity and confidentiality; overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system; ensuring development and implementation of the Training and Development Plan; overseeing the implementation of national principles and values of governance in human resource issues; providing strategic direction, coordination, and supervision of the Administration Department to ensure efficient delivery of administrative support services across the Institute; overseeing the provision of security services, transport and fleet management, office accommodation, mail services, cleaning, utilities, and other general administrative services to facilitate smooth institutional operations; ensuring efficient management of records and registry services through proper creation, classification, storage, retrieval, archiving, and disposal of official records in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and standards; ensuring proper acquisition, utilization, maintenance, safeguarding, inventory control, and disposal of the Institute's assets, properties, buildings, equipment, and other administrative facilities; leading, supervising, mentoring, and appraising staff within the Administration Department; coordinating departmental work plans and budgets; ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies; and promoting continuous improvement in administrative service delivery; coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization; and preparing and implementing the Departmental work plan and budget.
Person Specifications:
At least ten (12) years relevant work experience of which three (3) must have been in the position of Assistant Director Human Resource/ Assistant Director, Administration or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public/Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other related qualification from a recognized Institution; Masters in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certified Human Resource Professional Certificate (CHRP - K); Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing; Valid Practicing License; Proficiency in computer application skills; Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Method of Application
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews: National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts; Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and Clearances from the following bodies: Kenya Revenue Authority, Commission for University Education for degrees obtained Outside Kenya, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct), an approved Credit Reference Bureau, Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations.
Mode of Application:
All applications quoting the Job Reference Number on the envelope or email subject should be sent to the address below attaching curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, scanned copies of academic certificates, testimonials, a filled employment form and any other relevant supporting documents.
The Director-General
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Website: www.kirdi.go.ke
Online applications may be submitted via email to: [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] . KIRDI Employment Form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website.
All applications should reach the Director-General’s office on or before Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 latest by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
Contact
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