KEFRI Research Scientist, Forest Catchment & Hydrology-1 Post

Research Scientist, Forest Catchment & Hydrology Job, Agricultural Kenyan Job Vacancies 2022, 

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 (FOREST CATCHMENT AND HYDROLOGY : KEFRI 7 – 1 POST

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and studying relationships between rainfall, soil water and water use by tree species in different agro-ecological zone;


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


• Assist in studying and analysis of the relationships between Forest ecosystems /plants and hydrology;


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


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


• Assist in data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participate in 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;


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


• Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Prepare and sign 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;


• Bachelor of Science degree in Forest hydrology/ Watershed Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


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


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

How to Apply

Online Application: Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/hYSr6x4fc4o69YGBA

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 14th February, 2022.

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.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

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