KeNIA Recruitment (December 2024) Vacancies, Application Portal
The wait is finally over as Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) recruitment for new job vacancies in December 2024 has been announced. The agency will start receiving applications from qualified and interested candidates from Tuesday, 10th till Monday, 30th December 2024.
You can either apply online by visiting the recruitment portal www.innovationagency.go.ke or offline at Kenya National Innovation Agency office.
We have received questions from prospective applicant of KENIA recruitment for the 2024/2025 intake process:
- Are there job vacancies in KENIA?
- How can I apply for KENIA jobs?
- When is the Next KENIA recruitment?
- Who can apply for KENIA job vacancies?
- How do I download KENIA employment form?
Appropriate answers have been provided to these documents, keep reading.
About Kenya National Innovation Agency
The Kenya National Innovation Agency was established in 2013 under the Ministry of Education. The agency is saddled with the key responsibility of developing, managing, coordinating, promoting and regulation of the National Innovation System as it relates to Science and Technology.
KeNIA upholds the ultimate vision of being a key enabler of socio-economic development through innovation and run on the mission of developing and managing a dynamic national innovation system that facilitates taking ideas to the market.
To get all of these done, KeNIA requires an active, result oriented, and go getters team. Prior to this, the management do conduct recruitment exercises as need maybe to fill vacant positions with such individuals.
The KeNIA recruitment process for this year has commence, would you like to apply? If yes, ensure you read till the end.
Has KeNIA Recruitment 2024/2025 Started?
Yes, there are job vacancies in Kenya National Innovation Agency as the management announced the commencement of the 2024 recruitment starting from Tuesday, 10th December, 2024.
Kenya National Innovation Agency Jobs 2024
Below are the vacancies that has emerged in KeNIA and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply.
- Growth Catalyst and Market Development
- Administrator and Legal Support
- Manager, Innovation Commercialization
- Senior Human Resource Management Officer
- Senior Driver
- Manager Internal Audit
- Principal Legal Officer
- Assistant Records Officer
- Senior Office Administrator
- Innovation Officer
- Senior Innovation Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Project Administrative Assistant
- Project Assistant, Accounts and Administration
- Project Assistant, Communication
- Project Assistant, Capacity Development
- Project Assistant, Advocacy
It may also interest you to apply for any of the following jobs:
Requirements for KeNIA Recruitment 2024/2025
For KeNIA recruitment, below are the general requirements and position base qualifications needed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Fundamentally, irrespective of the position you’re applying for, it is expected that you’re a Kenyan citizen with acceptable identification such as National ID, International Passport or Driver’s License.
- You must also have at least D+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) including English and Kiswahili Languages.
- Adhering to Chapter six (6) of Kenya constitution by providing relevant clearance certificates is mandatory.
1. Growth Catalyst and Market Development
To qualify for this position, here are the major requirements you must meet;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Development, or a related field; a Master’s degree in a similar discipline is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in market development, product management, or commercialization within an innovation ecosystem.
- Demonstrated success in launching innovative products or services to market.
- Skilled in market research, competitive analysis, and product positioning.
- Strong abilities in customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficient in creating and implementing product launch strategies.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of innovation ecosystems and technology transfer processes is preferred.
2. Administrator and Legal Support
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or Intellectual Property; a postgraduate qualification in Intellectual Property, Technology Law, or a related field is a plus.
- A minimum of 2 years of legal practice, including at least 1 year specializing in IP management or technology law.
- Proven experience in patenting, licensing, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. Comprehensive understanding of IP laws and international IP frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with varied stakeholders.
- Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements.
- Familiarity with entrepreneurial ecosystems, technology transfer, and commercialization processes.
3. Manager, Innovation Commercialization
- Prospective applicant of this position must have graduated from a recognized university with degree or its equivalent in relevant academic discipline.
- Applicant with Master’s degree have an added advantage.
- Being a member of a professional body as it relates to your discipline is an advantage.
- You must have completed a managerial course that lasted for minimal four (4) weeks.
- Being able to project professional competence by exhibiting skills such as excellent communication, analytical skill, interpersonal relation skill and organizational skill is an added advantage.
4. Senior Human Resource Management Officer
Applicant of this position must be Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Candidate applying should possess a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience.
- Proficiency in computer programmes is an advantage.
- Candidate should also be a registered and active member of relevant professional body.
5. Senior Driver
- This position requires that applicant must have a valid driving license for any class of vehicle.
- He or she must have a defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association of Kenya or equivalent.
- Passing the suitability test for drivers grade I is mandatory.
- Applicant should have at least three (3) work experience as a driver and must have attended a First-Aid certificate courses that lasted not less than one (1) week.
KeNIA Recruitment Portal Login
www.innovationagency.go.ke/careers is the official job application portal for Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) recruitment. Interested candidates are to visit this portal to explore job vacancies and apply following the steps below.
How to Apply for KeNIA Jobs 2024/2025
- Go to KeNIA official website www.innovationagency.go.ke
- Under opportunities, click careers
- Select the vacancies you wish to apply
- Read through the application instructions
- Enter your information in the spaces provided
- Scan and upload necessary documents
- Cross-check your information
- Submit application
Once submission is done, print out the acknowledgement slip against the forthcoming screening.
KeNIA recruitment process entails that once job application period elapse, names of shortlisted candidates will be released, then screening and after that, successful candidates will be offered employment. Applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 30th December 2024.
Facts about KeNIA Job Application Process
Here are vitalities you shouldn’t joke with as long as Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) job application is concern.
- No candidate is permitted to apply for more than one (1) position.
- Avoid making alterations on the certificates or other documents you provide
- During application, only original documents are allowed to be uploaded
- The job application form is free therefore no applicant is expected to make payment in exchange for this form.
- Be meticulous about the information you provide during application as mistakes in name, email address, telephone number or date of birth may cost you this opportunity.
- Finally, try as much as you can to submit your application early. Latest 24 hours before the application deadline.
Having establish that, let’s proceed to what Kenya National Innovation Agency is all about, see if there are job vacancies at the moment, the requirements and how you can apply.
Conclusion
In conclusion, applicants of KeNIA recruitment must have KCSE, National ID or Passport, Degree or equivalent qualification and then visit www.innovationagency.go.ke/careers to submit application for Kenya National Innovation Agency job vacancies.
These are the necessary information you should know concerning KeNIA recruitment. If you have any other question, kindly let us know in the comment section. Also, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X) to get subsequent update about KeNIA jobs like the shortlisted candidates.