Research Scientist Job-General Forestry at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Responsibilities

• Assist in problem identification and analysis;
• Assist in planning and over-seeing field work, and acting as in-field leader for foresters and technicians.
• Assist in developing and coordinating multi-disciplinary research on ecosystem-based management, land-use, biodiversity and climate change;
• Assist in studying and analyzing the relationships among plants, animals and land, as well as the effects of humans on dryland forests resources;
• Assist in identifying knowledge gaps in ecology for specific forest ecosystems and developing strategies/technologies to mitigate the gaps in order to improve their ecological integrity;
• Assist in capturing, processing and analyzing data;
• Assist in compiling technical reports and findings;
• Participate in open/field days, seminars and short courses on research practice;
• Supervising students on attachments and mentoring of junior staff; 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 or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Should have written at least two (2) technical reports/ papers;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution