The
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry
of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos, off Kisumu-Miwani Road.
The Foundation wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant positions on a temporary twelve (12) months period:
1. Extension Scientist
Grade
RF
5
Ref: ES / REC/TEMP/01/13
1
Post
Salary Scale:- Ksh 63782 x 3189 - 66971 x 3349 - 70320 x 3516 -73836 x 3691 - 77527 x 3877 - 81404 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Initiate
and implement extension projects; design, establish and manage trials; collect,
compile and analyse data from extension experiments; compile and generate
extension reports; supervise and manage resources; plan intervention measures;
prepare scientific and technical reports; offer training and advisory services,
prepare and communicate extension findings.
Job requirements
For
appointment to this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Have a Masters
Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University
- Three (3) years
experience in extension work,
- Demonstrated
ability and shown merit in work performance and results;
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Good analytical
and leadership skills;
- Be a result
oriented team player;
- Possess Computer
application skills.
2. Assistant Laboratory Technologist II
Grade
RF
7
1
Post
Re: ALT/REC/ TEMP/
02/13-(One Post)
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Collection
and maintenance of laboratory records; indexing and processing experimental
data; performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data
to support scientific investigations; carrying out analytical and diagnostic
tests; ensuring safety procedures are adhered to.
Job
requirements
For
appointment to this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Bachelors degree
in Chemistry or relevant discipline from a recognized institution
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
- Possess Computer
application skills
3. Information Communication and Technology Officer III
RF 7-REF:ICTO/REC/TEMP/03/13
1
Post
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Respond
to client problem calls from 1st Line Support Officers and the Helpdesk;
troubleshoot and resolve simple ICT hardware, Office and System software, and
Business Application problems; forward unresolved problems to 3rd Line Support
Officers; carry out simple preventive maintenance on specialised ICT equipment
including switches, routers, and access points; carry out performance tuning on
system software of personal computers; carry out back-up on user computers.
Job requirements
For
appointment to this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Bachelor’s
degree in Information and Communication Technology or its equivalent from
a recognized institution;
- Professional
Certification in the following areas: Systems Administration; Application
Development; Hardware Administration; Network Administration; User
Support; Information Security; Electronics;
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
4. Supply Chain Management Officer III
Job
Grade:
RF 7
Ref: SCMO
III/REC/TEMP/04/13
(One
Post)
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Carry
out stock taking reconciliations; prepare and maintain records; provide
guidance and advice to Officers working under him/her; prepare periodic and
annual supply chain management reports; monitor the movement of stores; and
recommending requisition when stocks approach reorder level; prepare
procurement documents; evaluate and conduct cost/quality comparisons for
good/services from suppliers; ensure compliance with procurement manual;
consolidate procurement requisitions; compile specifications for user
requirements; provide secretariat services to the procurement, evaluation,
tender opening, inspection and acceptance committees.
Job
requirements
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following:-
- Bachelor degree
in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized
institution; OR
- Bachelors degree
and a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
from a recognized institution;
- Computer
applications skills;
- Be a member of
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
Interested
candidates for any of 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
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 -21st June 2013
KESREF
is an equal opportunity employer.
Please
Note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.