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
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Undertaking catering duties;
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preparing menus and supervising meal
preparation,
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Cooking and serving of food;
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Maintaining cleanliness and
sanitation;
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Supervising maintenance of linen and
furniture;
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Ordering of foodstuffs;
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Security of the equipment and
facilities;
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Keeping records of stores;
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Ensuring general welfare of clients.
Requirements for Appointment
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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;
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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
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Assist the Biometrician in designing
research tools for data collection and management
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Assist scientists in data entry,
preparation and analysis
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Assist in developing and maintaining
the research database,
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Maintain files and records
Requirements for Appointment
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At least one (1) year experience in
data management;
·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C” ( Plain) or its equivalent;
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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
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Supervision of office services –
telephone, cleaning, messengerial and registry;
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Allocation of office accommodation,
furniture and equipment and keep records thereof;
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Effective management and
administration of transport services including allocation of vehicles and
supervision of drivers;
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Undertake coordinated maintenance of
office buildings;
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Coordinate vehicle maintenance and
servicing, cleaning services;
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Authorize vehicle journeys and
administer work tickets;
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Insurance for motor vehicles;
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Settle utility bills – water and
electricity – and keep records thereof;
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Coordinate security matters in the
centre;
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Coordinate the conduct of the drills
in consultation with the appropriate safety agent and put in place safety
equipment like fire extinguishers;
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Discharge of postal services;
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Supervise communication services.
Requirements for Appointment
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At least three (3) years in the grade
of Administrative Officer III or in a comparable position;
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
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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
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Ensure financial records are
maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
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Perform general accounting duties:
collect revenue, process payments, monitor revenue collection and expenditures
based on approved budgets;
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Prepare accurate and timely monthly
and quarterly financial reports;
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Compile and analyze financial
information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual
accounts;
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Provide safe keeping of invoices,
receipts and other accounts records;
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Carry out regular stock takes and
report accordingly;
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Perform monthly bank
reconciliation;
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Posting of cash books;
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Control of vote book (expenditure
control);
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Maintenance and reconciliation of
debtor’s ledger.
Requirements for Appointment
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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
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Security of records, documents,
equipment and furniture;
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Operate office equipment;
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Respond to routine correspondences;
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Handle telephone calls and
appointments;
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Attend to visitors/clients;
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Manage office petty cash;
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Record dictation in shorthand and
transcribe in typewritten form.
Requirements for Appointment
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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;
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Passed the following examinations
from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC):
1.
Shorthand III (minimum 110 w.p.m.)
2.
Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized
Document Processing II
3.
Business English III/Communications
II
4.
Commerce II
5.
Office Management III/Office
Administration and Management III
6.
Secretarial Duties II.
OR
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Diploma in Secretarial Studies from
the Kenya National Examination council (KNEC) or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution;
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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
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Prepare and edit the Institute’s
newsletter;
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Prepare media features and
supplements;
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Identify fora for publicity;
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Creating awareness to the public on
the Institute activities, services and products;
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Consulting with scientists to arrange
promotional campaigns on Institute technologies;
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Dissemination of information to
stakeholders through publications and website and social Media.
Requirements for Appointment
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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
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To lead, plan and support
implementation of the Institute‟s knowledge management strategy;
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To develop and implement a knowledge
management system
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To create and streamline the process
of systematically capturing, documenting, accessing, reviewing and sharing
information
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To develop knowledge management
policies for KEFRI;
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To provide training, advice,
technical assistance and backstopping for the improvement of knowledge
management across the organisation
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To create awareness on the behavior
and culture needed to promote knowledge management
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To ensure that systems supporting
Knowledge management are integrated and appropriately supported;
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To undertake Monitoring and Evaluation
on implementation of Knowledge Management in the Institute
Requirements for Appointment
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At least three (3) years in the grade
of Knowledge Management Officer II or in a comparable position;
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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;
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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