Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake
forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable
management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural
resources.
Cateress III (On Contract)
JG: RF6
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertaking catering duties;
- preparing menus and supervising meal
preparation,
- Cooking and serving of food;
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation;
- Supervising maintenance of linen and
furniture;
- Ordering of foodstuffs;
- Security of the equipment and facilities;
- Keeping records of stores;
- Ensuring general welfare of clients.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years‟ experience in
catering and housekeeping;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) minimum grade “C” ( Plain) with a “C” in English or Kiswahili;
- Diploma in Catering or its equivalent from a
recognised institution;
- A team player and good communication skills;
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognised institution.
Data Technician II
JG: RF6
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Biometrician in designing research
tools for data collection and management
- Assist scientists in data entry, preparation
and analysis
- Assist in developing and maintaining the
research database,
- Maintain files and records
Requirements for Appointment
- At least one (1) year experience in data
management;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) minimum grade “C” ( Plain) or its equivalent;
- Diploma in Statistics or its equivalent from a
recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognized institution.
Administrative Officer II
JG: RF9
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervision of office services – telephone,
cleaning, messengerial and registry;
- Allocation of office accommodation, furniture
and equipment and keep records thereof;
- Effective management and administration of
transport services including allocation of vehicles and supervision of
drivers;
- Undertake coordinated maintenance of office
buildings;
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance and servicing,
cleaning services;
- Authorize vehicle journeys and administer work
tickets;
- Insurance for motor vehicles;
- Settle utility bills – water and electricity –
and keep records thereof;
- Coordinate security matters in the centre;
- Coordinate the conduct of the drills in
consultation with the appropriate safety agent and put in place safety
equipment like fire extinguishers;
- Discharge of postal services;
- Supervise communication services.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of
Administrative Officer III or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social
Sciences from a recognized Institution;
- Part I of the Certified Public Secretaries of
Kenya OR Diploma in Management from a recognized Institution.
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognised institution.
Accountant II
JG: RF9
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure financial records are maintained in
compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
- Perform general accounting duties: collect
revenue, process payments, monitor revenue collection and expenditures
based on approved budgets;
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly and
quarterly financial reports;
- Compile and analyze financial information to
prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts;
- Provide safe keeping of invoices, receipts and
other accounts records;
- Carry out regular stock takes and report
accordingly;
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation;
- Posting of cash books;
- Control of vote book (expenditure
control);
- Maintenance and reconciliation of debtor’s
ledger.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of
Accountant III or in a comparable position;
- Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of
Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting
Option/Finance) or its equivalent;
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognised institution. Knowledge of Accpacc accounting system will be an
added advantage.
Personal Secretary I
JG:RF
9
1 Post
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
- At least three (3) years in the grade of
Personal Secretary II or in a comparable position;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade C (minus) with at least C plain in English or Kiswahili;
- 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;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or
its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications
(Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, Internet) from a recognized
Institution.
Communication and Public Relations
Officer I
JG: RF9
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and edit the Institute’s newsletter;
- Prepare media features and supplements;
- Identify fora for publicity;
- Creating awareness to the public on the
Institute activities, services and products;
- Consulting with scientists to arrange
promotional campaigns on Institute technologies;
- Dissemination of information to stakeholders
through publications and website and social Media.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of
Communications and Public Relations Officer II or in a comparable
position;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
minimum grade “C plain” or its equivalent;
- Bachelor’s degree in communication studies/
Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognised institution.
Knowledge Management Officer I
JG: RF10
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- To lead, plan and support implementation of
the Institute‟s knowledge management strategy;
- To develop and implement a knowledge
management system
- To create and streamline the process of
systematically capturing, documenting, accessing, reviewing and sharing
information
- To develop knowledge management policies for
KEFRI;
- To provide training, advice, technical
assistance and backstopping for the improvement of knowledge management
across the organisation
- To create awareness on the behavior and
culture needed to promote knowledge management
- To ensure that systems supporting Knowledge
management are integrated and appropriately supported;
- To undertake Monitoring and Evaluation on
implementation of Knowledge Management in the Institute
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of
Knowledge Management Officer II or in a comparable position;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or its equivalent qualification;
- BSc in Forestry/Natural Resource Management/
Environmental Studies/Agriculture/Information Science (Second Class -Upper
Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Master‟s degree in Knowledge Management or
related field from a recognized institution;
- A team player, good written and oral
communication and report writing skills;
- Proven track record of designing, planning and
implementing Knowledge management initiatives; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a
recognised institution.
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their
applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae containing details of
qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant
professional/academic certificates and national identification card.
They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Wednesday 17th June 2015.
Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-
The Director,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
P.O Box 20412-00200, City
Square,
Nairobi
Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelope.
Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelope.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 Certified
