Research Scientist (Forestry/Environmental Policy and Law) - Muguga - 1 Position at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
• Collection, analysis and management of data in forest and environmental policy and economic;
• Integrate forest and environmental economics in policy and legal processes and activities;
• Contribute to the understanding of forest and environmental degradation impacts on socioeconomic development;
• Assess the role of forest/environmental policy/legal instruments on management and provision of environmental goods and services;
• Participate in development of forest sector policies, legislations and regulations;
• Mainstreaming of some local and international policy and legal instruments to enhance forest/environmental conservation at national, county and ecosystem levels;
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
• Producing/publishing technical reports, Policy briefs, extension materials, conference papers and scientific papers in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
• Proposal writing to seek for funding and networking 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

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry/Environmental Policy and Law, Forestry,
• Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in Forestry/Environmental Policy and Law, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized
• Institution will be added advantage;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing;
• 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.