Research Job in Kenya

Kenya Marine and
Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, State Department for
Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy was established by an Act of
parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of
1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation
Act No.28 of 2013.

KMFRI’s mandate is to undertake research in
“marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological
studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography”, in
order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of
the Blue Economy.

The Institute is also mandated to cooperate with other
organizations and institutions of higher learning in training programmes and on
matters of relevant research.

The Institute has Research Centers and
Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro,
Sagana, Shimoni, Turkana, a research substation at Gazi and the Nairobi liaison
office.

KMFRI is seeking to recruit self-motivated
professionals who are team players to fill the following vacant positions
within her approved staff establishment:

DIRECTOR, SOCIOECONOMICS
RESEARCH (KMFRI GRADE 2) – POSITION– ONE (1) 

• Basic
  Salary Scale: KShs.
  289,417 – KShs. 367,560 P.M.


• House
  Allowance: KShs.
  80,000 P.M.


• Commuter
  Allowance: KShs.
  24,000 P.M.


• Other
  Remunerative: KShs.
  40,000 P.M


• Annual
  Leave Allowance: KShs.
  10,000 P.A.


• Medical
  Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI


• Terms
  of Service: Five
  (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance

(a)   Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising
  the Director General on matters of socioeconomic research and development;


• Advising
  management on all policies and strategies related to marine and fisheries
  socioeconomic research;


• Advising
  the Board of Management on research bodies and institutions of higher
  learning within and outside Kenya to collaborate or partner with for
  enhancing technology and knowledge transfer;


• Developing
  research policies, strategies and programmes related to the specific field;


• Overseeing
  the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marine and
  fisheries socioeconomic research;


• Coordination
  of research conducted in KMFRI research centers and stations;


• Ensuring
  the presence of KMFRI in complex multi-disciplinary national and
  international research programmes;


• Enhancing
  the image and reputation of the institute in international fora;


• Reviewing
  and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;


• Approving
  scientific manuscripts for publication;


• Oversee
  the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling;


• Establishing
  linkages with other research bodies and institutions of higher learning
  within and outside Kenya to enhance technology and knowledge transfer;


• Overseeing
  the dissemination of socioeconomic research findings to publics,
  institutions of higher learning and other research institutions locally
  and internationally to increase KMFRI’s visibility;


• Overseeing
  capacity building of stakeholders in marine and fisheries socioeconomic
  research and blue economy;


• Overseeing
  the promotion of outreach of marine and fisheries programmes through
  various channels;


• Overseeing
  the monitoring and evaluation of socioeconomic research activities;


• Mobilizing
  resources for socioeconomic research;


• Overseeing
  the monitoring and evaluation of socioeconomic research contracts;


• Overseeing
  the mentoring, management and training of scientists in the respective
  directorate;


• Deployment
  of technical staff in the respective directorate;


• Submitting
  the directorate quarterly and annual reports;


• Development
  of the directorate’s agenda for the Board of Management; and


• Prosecuting
  the agenda of the directorate in the relevant Board Committee Meeting.

Qualifications

For appointment to this
grade a candidate must have: –

• Minimum
  KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;


• Bachelor’s
  degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or
  Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources
  Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics,
  Anthropology, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries
  or equivalent from a recognized institution;



• Master’s
  degree in any of the following fields: Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological
  or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental
  Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Doctorate
  Degree in in any of the relevant research disciplines applicable to the
  institute from a recognized institution;


• At
  least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience in Research and
  Development, five (5) of which must be in management or an equivalent
  position in the private or public sector;


• Published
  at least 14 peer-reviewed publications in ISI – indexed journals / book
  chapters of which at least eight (8) are as first author from the latest
  date of promotion.


• Led
  the development of at least three large project proposal that have been
  funded;


• Leadership
  course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative) / Corporate
  Governance course from a recognized institution.


• Strong
  interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;


• Demonstrated
  outstanding professional, managerial, and leadership competencies as
  reflected in work performance and results as exhibited thorough the
  understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives.


• Ability
  to relate national goals, policies and objectives to marine and fisheries
  research and development function;


• Proficiency
  in computer applications; and


• Meets
  the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya.

(c)   Other Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong
  communication and reporting skills;


• Strong
  analytical and numerical skills;


• Strong
  organization and inter personal skill;


• Mentoring,
  coaching and leadership skills;


• Interpersonal
  and negotiation skills;


• Conflict
  management skills; and


• Strong
  managerial skills and ability to lead teams.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete
the KMFRI Job
Application Form, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their
National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Submit their applications both in HARD and SOFT
COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should
clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below
not later than Tuesday, 17th May, 2022.

The Director General,

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,

P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,

Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,

Mombasa, KENYA

Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

Note

1. SUCCESSFUL candidates
will be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
by providing originals of the following documents:

• Certificate
  of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations


• Clearance/Compliance
  Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Tax
  Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority


• Clearance
  from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Clearance
  from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2. Only SHORTLISTED
CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to
produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional
certificates during the interviews.

3. Any canvassing will
lead to AUTOMATIC
DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY,
PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.