Senior Engineer - KMFRI Grade 5 at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Job Specification
Duties and Responsibilities will entail;

• Preparing institutional infrastructure maintenance plans.
• Preparing technical designs for experimental systems based on research scientist performance requirements;
• Advising research scientists on technical feasibility of proposed infrastructure developments;
• Supervising ongoing infrastructure projects; and
• Mentoring, supervising, guiding and training engineers within the department.

Person Specifications 

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: -

• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the position of Engineer or a comparable position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following fields: - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Building and Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering
• Post-graduate diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Maritime and Civil Engineering, or    equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; 
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency literate in computer especially in the use of auto card, arch card, MS word Revit, Ms Project, Civil 3D, Prokon and other structural design & detailing software. skills; and
• Meets the requirements provisions of chapter six of constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills; 
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M. 
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M. 
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A. 
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI