Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
9. Research Scientist (Taxonomy): KEFRI 7 – 1 POST

a) Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in research problem identification in taxonomy;
• Assist in ensuring that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants;
• Participating in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation resources;
• Assist in ensuring that voucher specimens permitting future checking are deposited in KEFRI herbarium;
• Assist in maintaining and developing KEFRI herbarium;
• Assist in development of research concepts and projects in taxonomy;
• Assist in designing and implementation of experiments;
• 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.

b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry or equivalent from a recognized
Institution; iii) A team player, good in communication and report writing; and iv) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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

II. 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.

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