AddressKenya Forestry Research Institute P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi
About Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: Forest productivity and Improvement; Biod... read moreiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Development; Social-economics, Policy and Governance and Technical Support Services.
Mandate
* Conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources;
* Disseminate research findings; and
* Establish partnerships and cooperate with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training.
Strategic Objectives
* To enhance: Vision 2030 delivery; customer/stakeholder satisfaction and retention; linkage and partnership with stakeholders; and livelihoods.
* To increase forest technologies and innovations; enhance multi-sectoral and public-private sector research; enhance knowledge management and dissemination systems.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Jobs in Kenya
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Repairing and maintaining electrical works and equipment;
Ensuring continuous electrical power supply;
Carrying out routine checks on electrical works and equipme
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Repairing and maintaining water supply and drainage systems;
Ensuring continuous water supply;
Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of water an
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Operating, servicing and maintaining plants;
Identification of mechanical faults for repair;
Interpreting works requisition and drawings;
Maintaining cleanlines
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Typing manuscripts and preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
Maintaining office diary and protocol;
Handling telephone calls and appointments;
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Assisting in managing administrative activities in the duty station;
Planning and supervising registry;
Receiving and recording correspondence;
Sorting and disp
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Testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
Installing and configuring computer systems;
Providing user support;
Repairing an
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Participating in the annual procurement plan and disposal planning activities;
Supporting in the preparation and submission of statutory reports;
Continuously upd
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Preparing draft correspondences;
Reviewing job descriptions and preparing job advertisements;
Assisting in the recruitment process;
Organizing Staff induction a
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Collecting revenue and banking;
Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction re
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Drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Institute;
Arranging speaking engagements for the Institute's leadership and maintaining con
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Providing support in development, implementation and evaluation of Human Resource management policies, plans, strategies, procedures, processes and budgets;
Planni
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Participating in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
Cleaning of the laboratory;
Cleaning and storing laboratory apparatus
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Preparing Library work programs;
Providing information services to Library users;
Enabling Library users to assess the library catalogue;
Classifying, catalogue
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Collecting, receiving, preparing, managing and safely disposing of samples and specimens;
Preparing and standardizing laboratory reagents and culture media for labo
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in collecting, receiving, preparing, managing and safely disposing of samples and specimens;
Participating in planning and evaluating laboratory services;
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
Participating in planning and evaluating laboratory services;
Assisting i
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Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/program
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, implementation, designing, and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/progra