Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: Forest productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Development; Social-economics, Policy and Governance and Technical Support Services. Mandate * Conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources; * Disseminate research findings; and * Establish partnerships and cooperate with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training. Strategic Objectives * To enhance: Vision 2030 delivery; customer/stakeholder satisfaction and retention; linkage and partnership with stakeholders; and livelihoods. * To increase forest technologies and innovations; enhance multi-sectoral and public-private sector research; enhance knowledge management and dissemination systems.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (FOREST ECOLOGY): KEFRI 9 .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in Forest Ecology;
• Participating in developing a database of Temporary and Permanent Sample plots in the Institute;
• Collection, analysis and management of data in forest ecology;
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of forest ecosystems to guide management and conservation initiatives;
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in Forest Ecology;
• Producing/publishing technical reports, extension materials, conference papers, and scientific papers materials;
• Proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
• Collaborating with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions local, regional and international to implement various interdisciplinary research activities;
• Enhancing visibility of KEFRI nationally, regionally and globally through workshops, conferences, webinars and other relevant platforms; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements for Appointment
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or its equivalent qualification;
• At least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• MSc. degree in Forest Ecology; and/or Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field with strong bias in Forest Ecology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Should have written at least three (3) technical reports/scientific papers;
• 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;
• Valid membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested persons should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. The Curriculum Vitae should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and addresses of three referees. Applications should reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 4th May, 2020.
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.
Interested applicants are required to fill the attached job application summary template from their testimonials and submit in soft copy (saved in MS Excel) to recruitment@kefri.org. An example has been attached for your guidance. Kindly replace the sample with your information. Note: Job Applications sent to this email address will NOT be accepted except the dully filled job application summary template.
KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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