Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy was established by an Act of parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of 1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation Act No.28 of 2013.
KMFRI’s mandate is to undertake research in “marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography”, in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy.
The Institute is also mandated to cooperate with other organizations and institutions of higher learning in training programmes and on matters of relevant research.The Institute has
Research Centers and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo,
Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Shimoni, Turkana, a research substation at Gazi and
the Nairobi liaison office.
KMFRI is seeking to
recruit self-motivated professionals who are team players to fill the following
vacant positions within her approved staff establishment:
DIVER (KMFRI GRADE 12)- POSITION -TWO (2)
- Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 32,379 – KShs. 42,092 P.M.
- House Allowance: KShs. 6,750 P.M.
- Commuter Allowance: KShs. 4000 P.M.
- Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 4,000 P.A.
- Medical Cover & Other
Allowances: As
provided by KMFRI
- Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities of the officer entail:
- Deployment
and retrieval of Scientific Gear and Equipment;
- Underwater
photography;
- Assists
in the event of emergency or medical situation;
- Keep
records of all diving equipment and spares, including making regular stock
takes; and
- Maintenance
of all diving related equipment and any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to the
position of a Diver, a candidate must have: –
- Advanced
Open Water Diver certificate from a recognized institution; and
- Rescue
Diver Certificate from a recognized institution.
Key Competencies and skills
- Communication
skills; and
- Swimming
skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of
their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Submit their
applications both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents
should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address
below not later than Wednesday, 7th July 2021.
The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research
Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke
Shortlisted candidates
in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to
present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya
Revenue Authority
4. Clearance from Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from recognized Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
NOTE:
1. Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be
contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates and clearance certificates during
the interviews.
2. Any canvassing will
lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
KMFRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY,
WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.