Coffee
Research Foundation is a State Corporation whose mandate is to research,
develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity,
quality and value addition.
1. Research Officer II (Crop Nutrition)
Ref.No.RO/CHEM/15/2013
1
Position
The
successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Research Officer.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Initiate and
implement research projects in consultation with senior research officers
in related disciplines.
- Preparation of
research project proposals in consultation and collaborations with senior
research officers
- Analyze data in
consultation with senior research officers
- Preparation of
technical reports and publications in consultation with senior research
officers
- Undertake
dissemination of research information and training activities
- Provide
technical support in the soil and leaf analysis service offered to farmers
and other coffee stakeholders.
Qualifications
and Experience
- Bachelor of
Science Degree in agricultural sciences or its equivalent.
- Have good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Be proficient in
computer applications;
- Possess strong
analytical skills
- Be results
oriented and team player.
- Basic
supervisory skills.
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit below
35 years.
2. Laboratory Technologist III
Ref.No.LTECH/CHEM/16/2013
1
Position
An officer at this level will report to Senior Laboratory Technologist I.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Ensure the
laboratory is safe and in good working condition.
- Set up and
operate laboratory equipment.
- Ensure regular
servicing and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
- Participate in
layout of experiments and data collection / summary.
- Lay down
demonstration materials.
Qualifications
and Experience
- Diploma in
Analytical chemistry or its equivalent
- Have good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Be proficient in
computer applications;
- Possess strong
analytical skills
- Be results
oriented and team player.
- Possess
supervisory skills
- Should be
experienced in HPCL and GC-MS applications
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit below
30 years.
3. Research Officer II (Entomology)
Ref.No.RO/ENT/17/2013
1
Position
The
successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Research Officer.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Initiate and implement
research projects in consultation with senior research officers.
- Preparation of
research project proposals in consultation with senior research officers
- Analyze data in
consultation with senior research officers
- Preparation of
technical reports and publications in consultation with senior research
officers
- Undertake
dissemination of research information and training activities
Qualifications
and Experience
- Bachelor of
Science Degree in agricultural sciences or its equivalent.
- Having
registered for a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Entomology will be an
added advantage
- Have good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Be proficient in
computer applications;
- Possess strong
analytical skills
- Be results
oriented and team player.
- Basic
supervisory skills
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit
below35 years.
4. Research Officer II (Economics)
Ref.
No.RO/ECON/18/2013
1
Position
The
successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Research Officer
Duties
will include
- In consultation
with senior research officers, prepare research proposals in the areas of
socio-economics, sector development and policy
- Undertake data
collection, analysis and interpretation of research data
- Analyze data in
consultation with senior research officers
- Preparation of
technical reports and briefs
- Undertake
dissemination of research information and training activities
Qualifications
and Experience
- Bachelors degree
in Agricultural Economics or its equivalent.
- Having
registered for Masters Degree in a relevant area will be an additional
advantage.
- Good
communication and inter-personal skills.
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Proficiency in
basic computer applications (MSExcel and Word)
- Be results
oriented and a team player.
- Must demonstrate
basic supervisory abilities.
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit below
35 years.
5. Senior Internal Auditor II
Ref.
No. IA/AUD/19/2013
(1
Position)
An officer at this level will be responsible to a designated Officer.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Initiates review
and develops audit techniques and procedures.
- Undertakes
comprehensive audits on utilization of resource.
- Ascertain the
correctness of accounting records.
- Prepares audit
reports.
- Ensures
maintenance of internal checks and balances.
- Reviews audit
risk areas and recommends the necessary improvement.
- Liaises with
External Auditors.
Key
skills and competencies
- Bachelors degree
in Commerce (Accounting) or its equivalent and CPA Part II or its
equivalent
- Must be
certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Minimum of three
years’ experience as Internal Auditor
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in
computer skills
- Possess good
analytical skills
- Good
organizational and supervisory skills
- A person of high
integrity
- Must be results
oriented and a team player
- Demonstrated
professional competency as reflected in the work performance and results
- Possesses good
record management skills
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit below
35 years.
6. Nurse III
Ref.
No.
NRS/ADM/20/2013
(1
Position)
An
officer at this level will report to a designated Officer.
Duties and responsibilities
- Prepares
patients for diagnosis
- Processes,
verifies and maintains information related to patients treatment
- gives support
and health education to the community and patients
- Ensures
availability of supplies and equipment
- Administers
prescribed treatment.
- Gives support
and health education to the community
- Attends to
emergency cases.
- Facilitates in
referral cases and patient transfers
- Ensures
availability of medical supplies
Key
skills and competencies
- Diploma in
Nursing or equivalent.
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Good public
relations skills
- Records
management skills
- Must be a team
player
- A person of high
integrity
- Commitment and
patience
- Should portray
knowledge in ISO 9001:2008
- Age limit below
35 years
To
reach the Director of Research on or before 15th June 2013.
Clearly
indicate on the envelope the Reference number of the job you are applying for.
Director
of Research
Coffee Research Foundation
P. O Box 4, 00232,
Coffee Research Foundation
P. O Box 4, 00232,
Ruiru.
We
are an equal opportunity employee and ladies are highly encouraged to apply.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.