Massive Recruitment by KEFRI (Many Vacancies)

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 LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
(SEED): KEFRI 9

 Responsibilities

• Assist
  in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and
  specimens;


• Participate
  in planning and evaluating laboratory services;


• Assist
  in carrying out analytical work;


• Assist
  in maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;


• Recording
  experimental data;


• Keeping
  and maintaining laboratory records;


• Carry
  out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment;


• Clean
  laboratory apparatus, equipment working and working surfaces;


• Train
  and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;


• Carry
  out demonstrations for clients and visitors;


• Carrying
  out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or
  its equivalent qualification;


• Diploma
  in Applied Biology from a recognized institution;


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognised institution

 

ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
(ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY): KEFRI 9

 Responsibilities

• Assist
  in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and
  specimens;


• Participate
  in planning and evaluating laboratory services;


• Assist
  in carrying out analytical work;


• Assist
  in maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;


• Recording
  experimental data;


• Keeping
  and maintaining laboratory records;


• Carry
  out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment;


• Clean
  laboratory apparatus, equipment and surface;


• Train
  and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;


• Carry
  out demonstrations for clients and visitors;


• Carrying
  out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or
  its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Diploma
  in Analytical Chemistry from a recognized institution;


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognised institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (GENERAL FORESTRY):
KEFRI 7a

 Responsibilities

• Assist
  in problem identification and analysis;


• Assist
  in planning and over-seeing field work, and acting as in-field leader for
  foresters and technicians.


• Assist
  in developing and coordinating multi-disciplinary research on
  ecosystem-based management, land-use, biodiversity and climate change;


• Assist
  in studying and analyzing the relationships among plants, animals and
  land, as well as the effects of humans on dryland forests resources;


• Assist
  in identifying knowledge gaps in ecology for specific forest ecosystems
  and developing strategies/technologies to mitigate the gaps in order to
  improve their ecological integrity;


• Assist
  in capturing, processing and analyzing data;


• Assist
  in compiling technical reports and findings;


• Participate
  in open/field days, seminars and short courses on research practice;


• Supervising
  students on attachments and mentoring of junior staff; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or
  its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


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


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;


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


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

ASSISTANT FORESTER: KEFRI 9

 Responsibilities

• Identifying
  the staff requirement for different operations;


• Identifying
  and acquisitioning the necessary tools and equipment for field operations;


• Scheduling
  of data collection in trials in consultation with responsible research
  scientists;


• Liaising
  with scientists to facilitate data collection and management;


• Ensuring
  adherence to seed collection, handling and dispatch standards;


• Ensuring
  adherence to seedling production standards;


• Disseminating
  research findings;


• Monitoring,
  reporting and control of forest pests and diseases;


• Manage
  Forest Estate;


• Supervise
  removal of forest products;


• Promote
  forestry    technologies    and  
  application    of   
  research    results    amongst stakeholders;


• Prepare
  planting sites;


• Undertake
  establishment and protection of experimental plots;


• Assess
  experiments and collect data;


• Guiding,
  supervising mentoring field operation staff; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or
  its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Diploma
  in Forestry from a recognized institution; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognised institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (TAXONOMY): KEFRI 7a

 Responsibilities

• Assist
  in research problem identification;


• Assist
  in ensuring that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly
  named plants;


• Participating
  in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation
  resources;


• Assist
  in ensuring that voucher specimens permitting future checking are
  deposited in KEFRI herbarium;


• Assist
  in maintaining and developing KEFRI herbarium;


• Assist
  in development of research concepts and projects in wood science;


• Assist
  in designing and implementation of experiments;


• Assist
  in data collection, preparation and analyses;


• Assist
  in preparation of technical and research reports;


• Participate
  in open/field days, seminars and short courses on research practice;


• Supervise
  students on attachment and mentor other junior staff; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry,
  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry or
  equivalent from a recognized Institution;


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


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;


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


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL/
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS) : KEFRI 7a

Responsibilities

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


• Assist
  in collection and analysis of 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;


• Participate
  in integration of 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;


• Participate
  in the assessment of 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;


• Participate
  in collecting data and developing tolls for linking the forest sector
  economics to national accounting leading to improved contribution of
  forest sector to national


• Assisting
  other KEFRI programs in mainstreaming economics to research and project
  activities


• Assist
  in developing concepts and proposals for internal and external donor
  support


• Participate
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, policy briefs, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Mentor
  students on attachment, interns and visitors including High School and
  Colleges;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and


• Any other
  duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications 

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least    an    Upper   
  Second    Honors    in    Bachelor   
  of    Science    degree    in
  Forestry/Agricultural Economics or its equivalent from a recognized
  Institution;


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


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;


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


• Computer
  Literacy especially in Excel, SAS, SPSS or relevant economic packages

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PATHOLOGY): KEFRI
7a

Responsibilities

• Assist
  in identifying research problem with stakeholders in pathology;


• Participate
  in prioritizing research problems for implementation;


• Assist
  in developing research concepts;


• Participate
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identification of laboratory ingredients and consumables required for
  different experiments;


• Participating
  in ordering of laboratory chemicals and consumables;


• Ensuring
  cleanliness in laboratories;


• Ensuring
  safe disposal of hazards laboratory waste;


• Undertake
  data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Participating
  in the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Forestry Science,
  Forest Biology, Botany or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


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


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;


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


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST  (MOLECULAR
SCIENCE): KEFRI 7b

 Responsibilities

• Undertake
  research problem identification with stakeholders in the area of
  biotechnology/ molecular science;


• Conceptualize,
  formulate,    design   
  and    implement   
  multi-disciplinary     research projects/programmes in
  biotechnology/ molecular science;


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;



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• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identification of laboratory ingredients and consumables required for
  different experiments;


• Participating
  in ordering of laboratory chemicals and consumables;


• Ensuring
  cleanliness in laboratories and glass houses;


• Ensuring
  safe disposal of hazards laboratory waste;


• Undertake
  data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in
  Biotechnology from a recognized Institution;


• Sc.
  Degree in Biotechnology from a recognized Institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (CLIMATE CHANGE –
CARBON AUDIT & ACCOUNTING) : KEFRI 7b

 Responsibilities

• Undertake
  research problem identification with stakeholders in climate change;


• Develop
  multi-disciplinary research projects in climate change;


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation in different eco-regions;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participating
  in designing experimental trials;


• Collecting
  of data in trials;


• Undertake
  data analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry,
  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or its equivalent from
  a recognized Institution;


• Master’s
  Degree in Climate Change or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;



• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (CLIMATE CHANGE-
BIOPHYSICAL) : KEFRI 7b

Responsibilities

• Undertake
  research problem identification with stakeholders in climate change;


• Develop
  multi-disciplinary research projects in climate change;


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation in different eco-regions;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participating
  in designing experimental trials;


• Collecting
  of data in trials;


• Undertake
  data analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications 

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry,
  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or its equivalent from
  a recognized Institution;


• Master’s
  Degree in Climate Change or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST  (TREE
PHYSIOLOGY) : KEFRI 7b

 Responsibilities

• Plan
  and study relationships between rainfall, soil water, water use and tree
  physiology


• Develop
  and coordinate multi-disciplinary research on ecosystem-based management,
  land-use, biodiversity and tree physiology;


• Planning
  and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand how plant
  behavior in different eco-systems


• Conduct
  experiments on the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall,
  temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation in tree physiology;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participating
  in designing experimental trials to study tree physiology;


• Participating
  in laying out of trials in the field and nurseries;


• Undertake
  data collection from the trial, conduct data analysis and preparation of
  reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry,
  Botany, Ecology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


• Masters
  degree in tree/plant Physiology or its equivalent from a recognized
  Institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST  (FOREST CATCHMENT AND HYDROLOGY : KEFRI
7b

Responsibilities

• Plan
  and study relationships between rainfall, soil water and water use by tree
  species in different agro-ecological zone;


• Develop
  and coordinate multi-disciplinary research on ecosystem-based management,
  land-use, biodiversity,climate change and hydrology;


• Study
  and analyze the relationships between Forest ecosystems /plants and
  hydrology;


• Identifying
  knowledge gaps in hydrology for specific forest ecosystems and developing
  strategies/technologies to mitigate the gaps in order to improve their
  ecological integrity;


• Conduct
  assessments and evaluations of forest hydrology in different ecosystems to
  guide management and conservation initiatives;


• Collect,
  process and analyze data;


• Compile
  technical reports and findings;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in hydrology


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Collaborate
  with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions
  locally, regionally and internationally to implement various
  interdisciplinary research activities;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry,
  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Soil Science
  or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Master’s
  degree in Forest hydrology/ Watershed Management or Natural Resources,
  Forestry, Environmental Science or related field with strong bias in
  hydrology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST  (WOOD SCIENCE- WOOD COMPOSITE) : KEFRI 7b

Responsibilities

• Undertake
  research problem identification with stakeholders in Wood Composites;


• Develop
  multi-disciplinary research projects in Wood Composites;


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Design
  and implementation of experiments;


• Undertake
  data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including Peer reviewed Journal
  papers, research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination
  flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior technical staff, interns, students on attachment and
  visitors including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and
  Technology/Industrial Processing or its equivalent from a recognized
  institution;


• Degree
  in Wood Science with specialization in Wood Composite or its equivalent
  from a recognized institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SILVICULTURE) : KEFRI 7b

Responsibilities

• Undertake
  research problem identification with stakeholders in forest plantation;


• Develop
  multi-disciplinary research projects in forest plantation;


• Prioritizing
  research problems for implementation;


• Participating
  in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating
  in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating
  in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participating
  in designing experimental trials;


• Participating
  in laying out of trials in the field and nurseries;


• Ensuring
  high standards of cleanliness in tree nurseries and field trials;


• Collecting
  of data in trials;


• Undertake
  data analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating
  in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes,
  technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising
  the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days,
  field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating
  research findings in local and international fora that include seminar,
  workshops, congress;


• Proposal
  writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise
  and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors
  including High School, Colleges;


• Participating
  in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating
  in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing
  and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

 Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At
  least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Forest
  Biology, Silviculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Degree
  in Forestry, Silviculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Should
  have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• 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;


• Being
  a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

 

ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (PATHOLOGY): KEFRI 9

 Responsibilities

• Collect,
  receive, prepare, manage and safely dispose samples and specimens;


• Prepare
  and standardize laboratory reagents and culture media for laboratory
  analysis and research activities;


• Maintain
  and preserve specimens in a reference database;


• Carry
  out analytical work and record results;


• Set
  up experimental plots and record field experimental data


• Keep
  laboratory records;


• Maintain
  and preserve specimens;


• Carry
  out routine standardization and maintenance of laboratory equipment;


• Undertake
  and keep inventory of laboratory equipment, chemicals and reagents;


• Train
  and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;


• Carry
  out demonstrations for clients and visitors;


• Participate
  in planning and evaluating laboratory services; and


• Any
  other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or
  its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Diploma
  in Applied Biology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Working
  experience in the same field is an added advantage and


• Certificate
  in Computer Applications from a recognised institution

 

ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST
(TAXONOMY): KEFRI 9

  Responsibilities

• Participate in species identification and naming


• Assist in collecting, preparing, pressing and
  drying specimens;


• Mount herbarium voucher specimen on mounting board


• Assist in maintaining and preserving specimens and
  cultures;


• Recording experimental data;


• Keeping and maintaining laboratory records;


• Train and supervise students on attachment and
  staff in the unit;


• Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors;


• Assist in ensuring that all scientific work in
  KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants;


• Undertake vegetation surveys, tree inventory and
  tree labelling


• Assist in compiling a checklists and distribution
  maps of tree species


• Assist in conservation, inventory and mapping of
  vegetation resources;


• Participate in depositing in KEFRI herbarium;
  voucher specimens permitting future checking;


• Assist in maintaining and developing KEFRI
  herbarium;


• Assist in data collection, preparation and
  analyses;


• Supervise interns and students on attachment; and


• Any other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification from a
  recognized institution;


• Diploma in Applied Biology from a recognized
  institution;


• Working experience in a herbarium field is an
  added advantage; and


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a
  recognised institution

How to Apply

Online
Application: Interested applicants are required to click the link below and
submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/6TqDSvtXxafLVcEBA

Hard copy
applications:  IN
ADDITION to the online application, applicants should send
their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and 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 to reach the Director KEFRI
not later than Monday
6th December, 2021.

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.