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.
Quality Assurance Officer:
KEFRI 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Promoting quality culture and performance improvement throughout the Institute, ensure the processes needed for the Environmental Management Systems/Quality Management Systems are established implemented and maintained, handle Performance Contracting process, monitoring performance of the Environmental Management Systems (EMS)/Quality management Systems (QMS) and reporting to the Management, revising QMS/EMS processes and documenting the same in line with the changing operational environment, planning of internal audits, follow- up, management reviews, coordinating external audits as per certification contract, identifying quality and environment related training needs, liaising with external parties on matters relating to Environmental Management Systems/Quality Management Systems.
Qualifications for Appointment.
- Worked
for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must be at a
senior position
- Master’s
Degree in Natural Resource Management / Management Science/Engineering
Information Technology.
- Excellent
report writing skills
- Excellent
skills in Information Technology
- Professional
qualification in EMS, QMS or OHSAS
Manager – Karura Workshop:
KEFRI 10
The Karura workshop is a fully equipped wood processing facility with a sawmill, a variety of machines and equipment including timber seasoning, treatment, finishing as well as pilot production of chemical products.
The KEFRI Management wants to operate this unit on a commercial basis with an aim of generating profit. The Workshop manager will be answerable to the Enterprise Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out market research to identify the products in demand; prepare production and profitability budgets; plan and supervise production; set up and implement quality control systems; plan and implement marketing strategies; organize employee training programmes; maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure optimum performance; ensure security of assets at the mill, raw material and finished products; prepare monthly management reports.
Requirements for Appointment
- Worked
for a minimum period of eight (8) years in a wood based industry three of
which must be at the position of Workshop Manager.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Wood science/ Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from a
recognized institution
- Diploma
in Sales and Marketing / Workshop management will be an added advantage
- Excellent
Marketing and communication skills
- Computer
literacy
NB. Those candidates that had applied in the earlier advert need
not apply.
Senior Internal Auditor
Senior Internal Auditor
Job Grade KEFRI 11
Carry out Risk Assessment, prepare and implement annual audit plans, carry out audit checks to verify validity and accuracy, ensure that accounting procedures of the Institute are adhered to, implement regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and management, verify utilization of the Institute resources, prepare audit reports and follow up on implementation of management decisions, undertake audit investigations as may be required. Will be answerable to the Head of Internal Audit.
Requirements for Appointment
- Worked
satisfactorily for a minimum of six (6) years, three (3) of which should
be at the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position.
- A
Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or its equivalent.
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option / Finance) or its equivalent
- Computer
literate.
All
Applications should be sent online to vacancies@kefri.org. All applications
should be received on or before 21st March 2013 at Noon.