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
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Three (3) years experience in extension work,
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Demonstrated ability and shown merit in work performance and
results;
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Good communication and interpersonal skills;
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Good analytical and leadership skills;
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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;
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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;
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Computer applications skills;
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Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
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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.