Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:
KEFRI 7b

Responsibilities
• Undertake research problem identification with stakeholders in climate change;
• Develop multi-disciplinary research projects in climate change;
• Prioritizing research problems for implementation in different eco-regions;
• Participating in developing research concepts for donor support;
• Participating in identifying relevant literature material;
• Participating in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;
• Participating in designing experimental trials;
• Collecting of data in trials;
• Undertake data analysis and preparation of reports;
• Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Supervising the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;
• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;
• Participating in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;
• Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports
• Preparing and signing 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;
• At least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in Climate Change or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Should have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences locally, regionally and globally;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Online Application: Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/6TqDSvtXxafLVcEBA
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 6th December, 2021.
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.

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