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

JOB DETAILS:
5. Research Scientist (Climate Change) : KEFRI 7 – 2 POSTS

a) Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in research problem identification with stakeholders in climate change;
• Assist in developing multi-disciplinary research projects in climate change;
• Participate in prioritizing research problems for implementation in different eco-regions; • Participate in developing research concepts for donor support;
• Participate in identifying relevant literature material;
• Participating in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;
• Participate in design and implementation of experiments;
• Assist in data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;
• Participate in writing appropriate technical reports including Peer reviewed Journal papers, research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Participate in dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;
• Disseminate research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Participate in proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
• Supervise and mentor junior technical staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;
• Collaborate with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions locally, regionally and internationally to implement various interdisciplinary research activities;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;
• Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports
• Preparing and signing 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, Climate Change or its 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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