9 Assistant Foresters Jobs in Kenya

Assistant Forester (9 Posts)

Duties and
Responsibilities

• Undertake seed source survey, identification and
  documentation;


• Undertake flower and seed survey;


• Prepare monthly. Quarterly and annual seed collection
  programme;


• Mobilize financial, human and physical resources required in
  seed collection;


• Supervise seed collectors during seed collection exercise to
  ensure efficient production of quality seed;


• Supervise seed processing and storage to ensure efficient
  production of quality seed; Documents all processes of seed production
  including collected seed and prepare all required reports;


• Ensure safety of seed collectors and collected seed;


• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness in the entire seed
  production process including equipment and facilities;
  
  
  


• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on
  attachment;


• Identification of material resources required for undertaking
  seed production and assisting in their procurement;


• Host technical and non-technical visitors;


• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your
  supervisor;


• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in
  Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental
  quarterly and annual reports; and


• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for
Appointment

• 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;


• 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/mJH5wsskADY8UZJq5

Hard copy applications

• IN ADDITION to the online application, it is MANDATORY that
  all 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 31 July, 2023 at 5:00 pm.


• 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.