The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a Semi
Autonomous Government Agency(SAGA) in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its
headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu.
KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.
KESREF wishes to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to the following vacant position:
Extension Scientist
Grade RF 11KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.
KESREF wishes to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to the following vacant position:
Extension Scientist
1 Post
Ref: ES/REC/01/11
Salary Scale RF 11
- Ksh 63790x3190 - 66980x3340 - 70320x3520 - 73840x3690 - 77530x3880-81410 p.m.
The Extension Scientist reports to the Assistant Director Technology Transfer. The successful candidate may be deployed in any of our four stations of Kibos, Opapo, Mumias, or Mtwapa.
Duties Include
- Plan
and conduct farmer training activities
- Disseminate
research results through field days, Ministry of Agriculture meetings,
seminars, shows and open days
- Liaise
closely with specific extension staff from sugar milling factories and
farmers’ organization to reach farmers
- Participate
in multi-disciplinary research teams
- Supervision
of staff
- Individual
budget, work plans and reports
Level of Education and Experience:
- MSc
degree from a recognized university.
- Evidence
of output and extension experience of at least 5 years.
- ICT
competency
Other Competencies
- Personal
initiative
- Good
public relations and communication skills
- High
integrity
The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100, Kisumu
E-mail: director@kesref.org
So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on -23rd November 2011
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.
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