Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation
undertaking research in forestry and natural resources.
KEFRI is ISO.14001:2004 Environment Management System certified.
KEFRI intends to recruit the following:KEFRI is ISO.14001:2004 Environment Management System certified.
Principal Laboratory Technologist
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the coordination of all laboratories in KEFRI.
- Coordinate
and provide advice on purchase of equipment and budget for laboratories.
- Coordinate
revenue generation activities in laboratories.
- Develop
and manage a central data management system.
- Ensure
that the laboratories are compliant with Occupational Health and Safety
Act (OHSA) 2007.
- Ensure
that the laboratories are compliant with EMCA 2009 (Water Quality and
Waste Regulation 2007) and any other applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure
implementation of ISO 14001:2004 procedures relevant to the laboratories.
- Coordinate
activities towards achievement and maintenance of international quality
assurance and laboratory accreditations.
Qualifications
The candidate should be in possession of:
The candidate should be in possession of:
- At
least a Masters Degree in Laboratory Technology.
- Five
years experience in a plant related laboratory.
- Computer
literate
The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable basis with
an initial probation of six months.
Enterprise Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Enterprise Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
plans, strategies and mechanism to meet enterprise objectives and achieve
expected profits operational and business results.
- Assess
priorities and maintain targeted work plans, including the development and
implementation of the business plans.
- Keep
abreast with local and international policy initiatives in order to
identify unmet needs and development opportunities.
- Maintain
appropriate financial and other enterprise records and reports.
- Ensure
that all enterprise products, services and activities are responsive to
clients needs and are provided in ways that meet legal, statutory and best
practice requirements.
- Be
responsible for training and development, deployment of staff in the
Enterprise Unit in liaison with relevant offices.
- Commercialize
KEFRI’s innovations, services and products.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should be in possession of the following:
The successful candidate should be in possession of the following:
- At
least a Masters degree in Enterprise Development or Business
Administration – specialized in entrepreneurship or marketing or related
disciplines.
- At
least five years experience in a successful enterprise in either Public or
Private sector.
- Exhibit
high relationship skills.
- Be
innovative and be able to come up with business solutions.
- Be
capable of building and maintaining a team spirit.
- Excellent
communication skills.
- Be
computer literate.
The appointment will be on a Contract of three (3) years
renewable through mutual consent.
A gratuity would be paid at 31% of the basic salary at the end of the Contract.
Attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidates.
Other benefits include; house, medical, commuter and leave allowances, Group Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance cover.
Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current remuneration package, names and addresses of three(3) referees, one of which should be the current employer.
Those working in Civil Service and Parastatals should forward their application through their Heads of Departments.
Written applications should be sent to The Director KEFRI so as to reach not later than 8th May 2012.
Applicants who do not receive any communication should consider their application unsuccessful.
A gratuity would be paid at 31% of the basic salary at the end of the Contract.
Attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidates.
Other benefits include; house, medical, commuter and leave allowances, Group Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance cover.
Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current remuneration package, names and addresses of three(3) referees, one of which should be the current employer.
Those working in Civil Service and Parastatals should forward their application through their Heads of Departments.
Written applications should be sent to The Director KEFRI so as to reach not later than 8th May 2012.
Applicants who do not receive any communication should consider their application unsuccessful.