Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities in this position will entail:
1. Identifying research problem with stakeholders;
2. Prioritizing research problems for implementation;
3. Developing research concepts;
4. Identifying relevant literature material;
5. Collecting of data in the field;
6. Data Analysis;
7. Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
8. Organizing and implementing dissemination activities that include Open days, ASK shows;
9. Disseminating research findings in local fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
10. Mentor students on attachment, interns and visitors including High School and Colleges;
11. Implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments;
12. Compiling departmental quarterly and annual reports;

Requirements for appointment/Persons Specification
1. Upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors 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, Bio-statistics, Marine engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University.
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent; and
3. Proficiency in computer applications; and
4. Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Other Key Competencies and Skills
1. Good Communication skills;
2. Good Interpersonal skills;
3. Good Organizational skills;
4. Good team player; and
5. Ability to work under pressure.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
• 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 Monday, 17th July 2023. 
• 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
• SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present 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)
• 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.
• 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.

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