Kenya
Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation undertaking research
in forestry and natural resources.
KEFRI is
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certified.
Assistant Research
Scientist (Agroforester)
JG RF 8
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of Research & Development projects / programmes / activities.
- Develop and validate diagnostic approaches for agroforestry systems and technologies.
- Design, collect data and analyze agroforestry experiments for various agro-ecological zones.
- Evaluate agroforestry systems for enhanced livelihood.
- Manage resources.
- Identify problems, analyze and formulate multi-disciplinary research proposals with other scientists.
- Prepare reports and technical/scientific publications.
- Provide advisory and training services.
- Disseminate research findings.
- Guide other technical staff including foresters and technologists working the scientists.
Requirements for Appointment
- B.Sc. Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Agroforestry, from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy
Assistant Research
Scientist (Tree Breeder)
JG RF 8
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of Research & Development projects/programmes/activities.
- Develop and update strategies for national germplasm improvement.
- Identify, select and develop programmes for genetic improvement of various tree species.
- Design, collect data and analyze tree improvement experiments in various agri-ecological zones.
- Manage resources.
- Identify problems analyze and formulate multi-disciplinary research proposals with other scientists.
- Prepare reports and technical/scientific publications.
- Provide advisory and training services.
- Disseminate research findings.
- Guide other technical staff including foresters and technologists working with the scientists.
Requirements for Appointment
- B.Sc. Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies and Biology & Silviculture from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Technologist
(Horticulturist)
Job Grade RF6
Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake vegetative propagation for the Institute.
- To undertake agronomy of horticultural (tree) crops.
- Prepare orders for various types of plants and seeds.
- Prepare and implement proper nursery management.
- Build capacity of departmental staff and conduct demonstrations to clients/visitors;
- To undertake data collections and elementary analysis.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least a diploma in Horticulture from a recognized institution.
- At least 3 years’ hands on experience in horticultural farm.
- Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation.
- Computer Literacy
Supply Chain Officer II
JG RF 9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare procurement plans and tender documents.
- Preparation, publishing and issuing of procurement requests for quotations or tenders.
- Coordinate the opening, evaluation and recommendations of quotations to Tender/Procurement Committee in line with procurement regulations.
- Liaise with the Stores Officer on stock levels in order to determine re-order levels for the next purchase.
- Assist in the preparation of contract documents, keeping records of the procurement and related committees and ensuring compliance with the procurement laws and regulations.
- Maintenance of proper procurement records in accordance with the laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing public procurement.
- Facilitate and oversee the implementation of the Procurement Committee’s decision.
- Monitor the implemented contracts.
- Receipt and follow-up of orders from suppliers and issuance of purchase orders to suppliers.
- Maintain Asset Register.
- Initial action on write off and disposal of stores.
- Preparation of procurement reports.
- Maintain database of approved suppliers.
- Issue and manage stores and suppliers and maintain a store inventory.
- Carry out market survey and analysis.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of Supply Chain Officer III or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Supply Chain Officer III
JG RF 8
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare procurement plans and tender documents.
- Preparation, publishing and issuing of procurement requests for quotations or tenders.
- Coordinate the opening, evaluation and recommendations of quotations to Tender/Procurement Committee in line with procurement regulations.
- Liaise with the Stores Officer on stock levels in order to determine re-order levels for the next purchase.
- Assist in the preparation of contract documents, keeping records of the procurement and related committees and ensuring compliance with the procurement laws and regulations.
- Maintenance of proper procurement records in accordance with the laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing public procurement.
- Facilitate and oversee the implementation of the Procurement Committee’s decision.
- Monitor the implemented contracts.
- Receipt and follow-up of orders from suppliers and issuance of purchase orders to suppliers.
- Maintain Asset Register.
- Initial action on write off and disposal of stores.
- Preparation of procurement reports.
- Maintain database of approved suppliers.
- Issue and manage stores and suppliers and maintain a store inventory.
- Carry out market survey and analysis.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of Supply Chain Assistant I or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Research Scientist II
(Taxonomist)
JG RF 9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants.
- Get actively involved in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation resources.
- Ensure that voucher specimens permitting future checking are deposited in KEFRI herbarium.
- Maintain and develop KEFRI herbarium.
Requirements for Appointment
- M.Sc. Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies and Agroforestry from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Research Scientist II
(Agroforester)
JG RF 9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of Research & Development projects/programmes/activities.
- Develop and validate diagnostic approaches for agroforestry systems and technologies.
- Design, collect data and analyze agroforestry experiments for various agro-ecological zones.
- Evaluate agroforestry systems for enhanced livelihood.
- Manage resources.
- Identify problems, analyze and formulate multi-disciplinary research proposals with other scientists.
- Prepare reports and technical/scientific publications.
- Provide advisory and training services.
- Disseminate research findings.
- Guide other technical staff including foresters and technologists working the scientists.
Requirements for Appointment
- M.Sc. Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Agroforestry, from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Research Scientist II
(Tree Breeder)
JG RF 9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of Research & Development projects/programmes/activities.
- Develop and update strategies for national germplasm improvement.
- Identify, select and develop programmes for genetic improvement of various tree species.
- Design, collect data and analyze tree improvement experiments in various agri-ecological zones.
- Manage resources.
- Identify problems analyze and formulate multi-disciplinary research proposals with other scientists.
- Prepare reports and technical/scientific publications.
- Provide advisory and training services.
- Disseminate research findings.
- Guide other technical staff including foresters and technologists working with the scientists.
Requirements for Appointment
- M.Sc. Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies and Biology & Silviculture from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literacy.
Research Scientist II
(Biometrician)
JG RF 9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Research Scientists in design of experiments, field layouts, social studies, data analysis, interpretation of results and reporting.
- Assist Research Scientists in designing research tools for data collection and management.
- Identify biometrical and statistical needs of the scientists and that of Institute and strategize how to address them.
- Organize and conduct relevant refresher courses for scientists and technical support staff to effectively integrate biometry in research.
- Oversee management of research protocols, database and applications.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
- M.Sc. degree from recognized university in Biometry/Statistics or M.Sc. Mathematics.
- Research experience of at least two (2) years with proven quantifiable contributions in relevant field such as publications.
- Demonstrate knowledge on a range of statistical software and packages such as GENSTAT, SPSS, R, STATA, SAS among others.
- Demonstrate knowledge on relation to database and applications.
Senior Personal Secretary
JG RF 10
2 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Security of records, documents, equipment and furniture.
- Operate office equipment.
- Respond to routine correspondences.
- Handle telephone calls and appointments.
- Attend to visitors/clients.
- Manage office petty cash.
- Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe in typewritten form.
Requirements for Appointment
- Served satisfactorily for a minimum of three (3) years in the grade of Personal Secretary I or in a comparable position in a similar Institution.
- Passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);
- Shorthand III (minimum 110 w.p.m.)
- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing II
- Business English III/Communications II
- Commerce II
- Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III
- Secretarial Duties II.
- OR Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination council (KNEC) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
- Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, Internet) from a recognized Institution.
How to Apply
Applications to be addressed to:
The
Director
Kenya
Forestry Research Institute.
P.O.Box
20412 – 00200 City Square
Nairobi.
All
applications should be received on or before 10th June 2014.
Kenya
Forestry Research Institute is ISO 14001:2004 EMS Certified