KEFRI Research Scientist, General Forestry Job

Research Scientist Job, Agricultural Kenyan Jobs 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 (GENERAL FORESTRY): KEFRI 7 – 7 POSTS

  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 data collection, analyses and report writing;


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


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


• 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;


• 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 Forestry 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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