KEFRI Foresters Jobs | Jobs in Kenya

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:

 

Forester III 

JG: RF6

3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Forest Estate;

Supervise removal of forest products;

Promote forestry technologies and application of research results amongst stakeholders;

Supervise tree seed collection and handling;

Supervise tree seedling production;

Prepare planting sites;

Establish and protect experimental plots;

Assess experiments and collect data;

Monitor forest pests and diseases.

Requirements for Appointment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C” (C Plain) or its equivalent;

Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution; 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 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