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
MENSURATION/INVENTORY) : KEFRI 9
Responsibilities
- Participating
in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing,
implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research
projects/programmes in Forest Mensuration/ Forest Inventory / Natural
Resource Assessment;
- Participating
in implementation of the National Forest Monitoring System and KEFRI
Strategic plan;
- Participating
in identification and adoption of digital data collection equipment in the
Institute;
- Participating
in developing a database of experimental, temporary and Permanent Sample
plots in the Institute;
- Participating
in data collection, analysis and management in forest mensuration/
inventory;
- Supervising
and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in Forest Resource
Assessment;
- Producing/publishing
technical reports, extension materials, conference papers, and scientific
papers in Forest Mensuration/Inventory;
- 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 Natural
Resource Management with a major in forestry or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
- Degree
in Natural Resource Assessment/ Forest Biometrics 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