KEFRI Research Scientists Jobs in Kenya

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:

Research Scientist II (Biometrician) 

JG: RF 9

1 Post
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Scientists in conceptualizing, planning and designing of experiments, field layout and social studies


• Assist scientists in data management, analysis, interpretation of results and reporting;


• Assist Scientists in designing research tools for data collection and management;


• Identify biometrical and statistical needs of scientists and other staff and strategize how to address them;


• Organize and conduct relevant
  
  refresher courses for scientists and technical support staff to
  
  effectively integrate biometry in research;


• Oversee management of research protocols, database and applications.

Requirements for Appointment

• Research experience of at least three (3) years


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


• BSc. In Biometry/ Statistics/ Mathematics from a recognized institution;


• M.Sc. degree in Biometry/Statistics/ Mathematics from recognized institution;


• Demonstrate knowledge on a range of statistical software and packages such as GENSTAT, SPSS, R, STATA, SAS among others; and


• Demonstrate knowledge on relational database and applications.


• Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;

Research Scientist II (Economist)

JG: RF 9

1 Post

 Duties and Responsibilities

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


• Collect and analyze economic data on
  
  forest enterprises and markets using cost benefit analysis, econometric
  
  and marketing efficiency tools and procedures on farm household
  
  surveys, market value chain surveys, value addition processing,
  
  comparative land use/enterprises analysis, technology impact surveys,
  
  wealth indices, price analysis, and reviews of statistical data;


• Integrate economics and market
  
  research in forestry research and development processes by carrying out
  
  cost benefits analysis of technology innovation and competitiveness of
  
  proposed technologies on existing forest practices/technologies to gauge
  
  research benefits and impacts;


• Contribute to the understanding on
  
  the role of land use economics and market studies to enhance technology
  
  adoption and socioeconomic impacts of technologies on the
  
  livelihoods/environment and human development;


• Assess the role of forest sector in
  
  socioeconomic development through monitoring the roles of industry and
  
  forest based enterprises in forest technology adoption and development
  
  of models for linking tree growers to various vibrant markets niches in
  
  the country/export/imports by undertaking market surveys, national and
  
  regional trade in forest and natural products.


• Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;


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


• BSc in Forestry/Agricultural
  
  Economics/Natural Resource Management (Second Class -Upper Division) or
  
  its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


• MSc in Forestry/Natural Resource Management /Agricultural Economics 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 Excel, SAS, SPSS or relevant economic packages.

Research Scientist II (Forest and Environmental Economist on Policy and Governance)

JG: RF 9

1 Post
 

Duties and Responsibilities

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


• Collect and analyze forest and
  
  environmental policy and economic data using economic, econometric and
  
  environmental tools and procedures such as policy analysis,
  
  environmental valuation, payment for ecosystem services, game theory and
  
  negotiations, local policy and legal instruments, international
  
  engagement instruments and tools on forest and environment (treaties,
  
  conventions, agreements and MOUs) among others;


• Integrate forest and environmental
  
  economics in policy and legal processes and activities by participating
  
  in policy and legal revisions, stakeholder capacity building and
  
  preparation of policy briefs to inform national and county governments;


• Contribute to the understanding of
  
  forest and environmental degradation impacts on socioeconomic
  
  development, watersheds/river ecosystems stability, resource conflicts,
  
  equitable resource cost/benefit sharing, resource governance/structures,
  
  food security, and health at both regional, national and global levels


• Assess the role of
  
  forest/environmental policy/legal instruments on management and
  
  provision of environmental goods and services by linking of conservation
  
  efforts to quantum of benefits to the local and global economies.


• Mainstreaming of some local and
  
  international policy and legal instruments to enhance
  
  forest/environmental conservation at national, county and ecosystem
  
  levels through such instruments as Forest Act, Forest Policy, EMCA,
  
  National Climate Change Strategy, Vision 2030, Farm Forest Rules 2009,
  
  voluntary Carbon Credits, REDD+ among others.


• Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;


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


• BSc in Forestry/Environmental
  
  Management/Natural Resource Management (Second Class -Upper Division) or
  
  its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


• MSc in Environmental Economics/Policy 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 Microsoft Excel SPSS, SAS, or any relevant packages.

Research Scientist II

JG:RF9

1 Post
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop forestry and allied natural resources research proposals;


• Prepare and plan research trials and their field monitoring;


• Prepare silvicultural prescriptions to meet required targets;


• Undertake collection of field data and subsequent analysis;


• Prepare quarterly and annual reports.

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in Natural Resource Management;


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


• BSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ Environmental Studies (Second Class -Upper Division);


• MSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management;


• Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;


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


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

Research Scientist II (GIS / Remote Sensing)

JG:RF9

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake geospatial data collection, processing, storage and analysis;


• Assist Scientists in Mapping using GPS, map production and onscreen digitizing;


• Assist Scientists in Satellite image processing and interpretation;


• Assist Scientists in Modelling of forest biomass and carbon stocks;


• Develop GIS and remote sensing tools, spatial database and other datasets for research


• Identify GIS and Remote Sensing needs of scientists and strategize how to address them

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in GIS/Remote Sensing.


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


• BSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ Environmental Studies (Second Class – Upper Division);


• MSc in GIS/ Remote Sensing;


• Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;


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


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

Research Scientist II (Tree Breeder)

JG:RF 9

1 Post 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop multi-disciplinary research projects in tree breeding


• Participate Develop and update national tree improvement strategies


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


• Data collection and management


• Undertake data analysis and reporting

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in tree/plant breeding


• 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


• M.Sc. Degree in tree/plant breeding from a recognized Institution;


• Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers; and


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

Research Scientist II (Taxonomist) 

JG RF 9

1 Post 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants.


• Get actively involved in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation resources.


• Ensure that voucher specimens permitting future checking are deposited in KEFRI herbarium.


• Maintain and develop KEFRI herbarium.

Requirements for Appointment

• Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;


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


• BSc in Botany/ Natural Resource
  
  Management/ Range management or its equivalent (Second Class -Upper
  
  Division) from a recognized Institution;


• M.Sc. in Botany/ Range management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


• Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

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.

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