RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SEED SCIENCE)
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources. The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SEED SCIENCE): KEFRI 7 a)
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development,
implementation, designing, and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research
projects/programmes in tree seed;
Participating in implementation of the National Tree Seed Production, Certification
and Distribution Strategy;
Working closely with the Tree Breeders, map out and document and maintain a
database on seed sources of different tree species in different regions;
Participating in establishment and improvement of seed sources of priority tree
species;
Assisting in collection, analysis and management of data in seed science;
Assisting in writing appropriate technical reports and scientific papers including
Research Notes, Technical Notes, conference papers, peer reviewed papers and
dissemination materials in seed science;
Participating in establishment and improvement of seed stands of priority tree species;
Participating in proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the
Institute;
Collaborate with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions locally,
regionally and internationally to implement various interdisciplinary research
activities;
Enhancing visibility of KEFRI nationally, regionally and globally through workshops,
conferences, webinars and other relevant platforms;
Assisting in provision of advisory and training services to internal and external
stakeholders;
Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in tree seed
science;
Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports; 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) A Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Seed Science and Technology, Botany or
Natural Resource Management from a recognized Institution;
iii) A team player, good in communication and report writing;
iv) Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
v) Valid membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; and
vi) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:
1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided
in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ
2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They MUST 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 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.
3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: -
