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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
All mail should be addressed to;
The Director,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
P.O Box 20412-00200
City Square, Nairobi
Kenya
All applications should be received on or before Friday 5th June, 2015.
Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelop.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 CERTIFIED
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