The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF)
is a State Corporation 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.
Extension Scientist
Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: ES/REC/01/12
Salary Scale: RF 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 candidates may be deployed in any of the four centres at Kibos, Opapo, Mumias, or Mtwapa.
Duties Include
- Plan
and conduct farmer training activities
- Disseminate
research results through field days, seminars ,shows and open days.
- Liaise
closely with specific extension staff from Ministry of Agriculture, sugar
milling factories and farmers’ organization to hold farmers’ outreach
programmes
- Participate
in multi-disciplinary research teams
- Supervision
and development of staff
- Prepare
individual budget, work plans and reports
Level of Education and Experience:
- MSc
degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized
university.
- Evidence
of output and extension experience of at least 5 years.
- ICT
competency
Other Competencies
- Personal
initiative and high integrity
- Good
public relations and communication skills
- Team
working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain
effective working relationships.
- Certificate
of good conduct
Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer
Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: AIE/REC/02/12
Salary Scale : RF 11
Salary Scale : RF 11
Ksh 63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410
p.m.
The Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer reports
to the Director. The successful candidate will be deployed at Kibos station.
Duties include;
- Carrying
out studies on soil water plant relations to promote water retention,
improve drainange, infiltration and efficient water use.
- Carrying
out studies on appropriate irrigation and drainage technologies to improve
cane yields and stabilize cane supply.
- Establishment
of standards of work for a range of mechanical operations such as land
preparation, transport, etc.
- Develop
and promote appropriate farm machinery, tools and equipment
- Development
and integration of environmentally sound techniques and practices in sugar
production systems.
- Participate
in multi-disciplinary research teams
- Supervision
and development of staff
- Departmental
budget, work plans and reports
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the Director
Level of Education and Experience:
- MSc
degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized
university.
- Evidence
of output and relevant work experience of at least five (5) years.
- ICT
competency
Other Competencies
- Personal
initiative and high integrity
- Good
public relations and communication skills
- Team
working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain
effective working relationships.
- Certificate
of good conduct
Internal Auditor
Grade RF 10 (1 Post)- REF:IA/REC/03/12
Salary Scale: RF 10
Salary Scale: RF 10
Ksh 52000x1240-57060x1340-61110x1370-65300x1450-66750 p.m.
The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The post exists in Kibos Headquarters.
Duties include
- Participates
in preparations of risk-based audit plans/programmes
- Determine
scope of review in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager.
- Documents,
evaluates and tests systems and controls to determine their adequacy and
effectiveness to ensure
- compliance
with policies and procedures,
- accomplishment
of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of
information,
- economic
use of resources, and
- safeguarding
of assets
- Develops
and discusses findings; comes to agreement on recommendations and
timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations
audited and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
- Prepares
working papers for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Drafts
audit reports
- Any
other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager
Level of Education and Experience:
- Holders
of a relevant University degree and CPA II/CIA II or its equivalent from a
recognized institution.
- In
addition the candidate must have three (3) years post qualification
experience in internal auditing from a reputable organization.
- ICT
competency
Other Competencies
- Personal
initiative and high integrity
- Good
public relations and communication skills
- Team
working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain
effective working relationships.
- Certificate
of good conduct
Interested candidates for the above positions who meet the
requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly
stated on the envelop and letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of
three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials to:
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 8th June 2012
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.