Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State
Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research
and provide information and technologies for sustainable development of
forestry and allied natural resources for socio-economic development.
The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and
self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (FOREST
ECOLOGY): KEFRI 9
Responsibilities
- Participating
in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing,
implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research
projects/programmes in Forest Ecology;
- Participating
in developing a database of Temporary and Permanent Sample plots in the
Institute;
- Collection,
analysis and management of data in forest ecology;
- Conduct
assessments and evaluations of forest ecosystems to guide management and
conservation initiatives;
- Supervising
and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in Forest Ecology;
- Producing/publishing
technical reports, extension materials, conference papers, and scientific
papers materials;
- Proposal
writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
- Collaborating
with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions
local, regional and international to implement various interdisciplinary
research activities;
- Enhancing
visibility of KEFRI nationally, regionally and globally through workshops,
conferences, webinars and other relevant platforms; and
- Any
other duty as assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus)
or its equivalent qualification;
- At
least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry,
Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
- degree
in Forest Ecology; and/or Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental
Science or related field with strong bias in Forest Ecology or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Should
have written at least three (3) technical reports/scientific papers;
- Strong
planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
and meet strict deadlines;
- Strong
verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation
skills with the ability to engage audiences locally, regionally and
globally;
- Working
experience in the same field is an added advantage;
- Valid
membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; and
- Certificate
in Computer Applications from a recognized institution
How to Apply
Hard copy applications
Interested persons should send their applications, Curriculum
Vitae, copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national
identification card. The Curriculum Vitae should also include their day and
evening telephone numbers, e- mail address and names and addresses of three
referees. Applications should reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday
4th May, 2020.
Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked
with the position applied for and addressed to:-
The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City
Square, NAIROBI.
Summary of applications
Interested applicants are required to fill the attached job
application summary template from their testimonials and submit in soft copy (saved
in MS Excel) to recruitment@kefri.org. An
example has been attached for your guidance. Kindly replace the sample with
your information.
Note: Job Applications sent to this email address will NOT be accepted except the dully filled job application summary
template
KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
