KEFRI Assistant Research Scientists Jobs

Job Description

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.The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:

 

Assistant Research Scientist (Silviculturist)

JG: RF8

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Problem identification and analysis especially in forest plantation management and development;

Formulating, coordinating and implementing multi-disciplinary research projects;

Preparing technical reports and scientific publications; and disseminating research findings;

Resource budgeting and management; guiding, supervising and mentoring of junior scientists;

Undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of projects under implementation.

Oversee the management of seed production for the different ecological sites in the country.

Prepare forest management plans to guide long-term operations in the forest from species-site matching,

Nursery operations, plantation establishment to harvesting to maximise economic returns to investment.

Requirements for Appointment

BSc in Forestry Science/Forest Biology & Silviculture (Upper Second class) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Demonstrate capability of report writing

Be computer literate with certificate from recognized institution

Demonstrate field experience working in forest plantation as reflected in referee reports

Assistant Research Scientist (Social Science) 

JG: RF 8

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the Conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of R&D projects /programmes /activities;

Collect and analyze Social and economic data using participatory tools and procedures such as focus group discussions, community meetings, social surveys, transect walks, historical trends, social mapping and wealth mapping;

Integrate women and the youth in the research process by carrying out gender analysis and gender segregated mapping of research benefits;

Contribute to the understanding of human factors such as poverty, wealth, food security, tenure, political affiliation, religion, education, gender, age, resource endowment and status in society which may influence the out -come and impact of research in communities and societies;

Assess the role of indigenous technical knowledge in areas such as herbal medicinal plants conservation, management of religious (Kaya) and community forests in forest conservation;

Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs.

Requirements for Appointment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or its equivalent qualification;

Bachelor‟s degree in Sociology/ community Development (Second Class -Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;

Should have written at least two (2) reports/papers;

A team player, good in communication and report writing; and

Computer Literacy especially in SPSS programme.

Assistant Research Scientist (Tree Breeder) 

JG RF 8

1 Post

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Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in identification of tree breeding problems

Participate in development of multidisciplinary research projects in tree breeding

Participate in developing and updating of national tree improvement strategies

Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in tree breeding

Participate in data collection and management

Participate in data analysis and reporting

Requirements for Appointment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or its equivalent qualification;

Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry/Botany from a recognized Institution

OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management with a major in forestry

Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

Assistant Research Scientist (Biotechnology) 

JG RF 8

2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:

Participate in problem identification in forest Biotechnology

Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Biotechnology

Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest Biotechnology

Participate in data collection and management

Participate in data analysis and reporting

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Genetics

Must be computer literate.

Assistant Research Scientist (Pathology) 

JG RF 8

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in identification of forest/tree diseases

Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Pathology

Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest Pathology

Participate in data collection and management

Participate in data analysis and reporting

Requirements for Appointment

Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany

OR Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Natural Resources Management with a major in Pathology/Mycology

Must be computer literate.

Assistant Research Scientist (Entomology) 

JG RF 8

1 Post
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in identification of insect pests problems

Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Entomology

Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest Entomology

Participate in data collection and management

Participate in data analysis and reporting

Requirements for Appointment

Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology or Agricultural entomology

OR Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Natural Resources Management with a major in Entomology

Must be computer literate.

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 Friday, 5th June 2015.Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelop.

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,

KenyaKindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 CERTIFIED