Research Scientist - Forest Catchment & Hydrology at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

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

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Responsibilities

• Plan and study relationships between rainfall, soil water and water use by tree species in different agro-ecological zone;
• Develop and coordinate multi-disciplinary research on ecosystem-based management, land-use, biodiversity,climate change and hydrology;
• Study and analyze the relationships between Forest ecosystems /plants and hydrology;
• Identifying knowledge gaps in hydrology for specific forest ecosystems and developing strategies/technologies to mitigate the gaps in order to improve their ecological integrity;
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of forest hydrology in different ecosystems to guide management and conservation initiatives;
• Collect, process and analyze data;
• Compile technical reports and findings;
• Supervising the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in hydrology
• 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;
• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress; 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, Ecology, Soil Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Forest hydrology/ Watershed Management or Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field with strong bias in hydrology 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