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
JOB PURPOSE
The Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible to the Board of Directors for the implementation of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) strategic goals and the manag
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for implementing legal services in the Institute.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:
Prep
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for implementing legal services in the Institute.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
Providing legal
Job Purpose
This position is critical for safeguarding the organization's information assets and maintaining a secure environment.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of th
Duties and Responsibilities
Repairing and maintaining electrical works and equipment;
Ensuring continuous electrical power supply;
Carrying out routine checks on electrical works and equipme
Duties and Responsibilities
Repairing and maintaining water supply and drainage systems;
Ensuring continuous water supply;
Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of water an
Duties and Responsibilities
Operating, servicing and maintaining plants;
Identification of mechanical faults for repair;
Interpreting works requisition and drawings;
Maintaining cleanlines
Duties and Responsibilities
Typing manuscripts and preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
Maintaining office diary and protocol;
Handling telephone calls and appointments;
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in managing administrative activities in the duty station;
Planning and supervising registry;
Receiving and recording correspondence;
Sorting and disp
Duties and Responsibilities
Testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
Installing and configuring computer systems;
Providing user support;
Repairing an
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in the annual procurement plan and disposal planning activities;
Supporting in the preparation and submission of statutory reports;
Continuously upd
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing draft correspondences;
Reviewing job descriptions and preparing job advertisements;
Assisting in the recruitment process;
Organizing Staff induction a
Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting revenue and banking;
Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction re
Duties and Responsibilities
Drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Institute;
Arranging speaking engagements for the Institute's leadership and maintaining con
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing support in development, implementation and evaluation of Human Resource management policies, plans, strategies, procedures, processes and budgets;
Planni
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
Cleaning of the laboratory;
Cleaning and storing laboratory apparatus
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing Library work programs;
Providing information services to Library users;
Enabling Library users to assess the library catalogue;
Classifying, catalogue
Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting, receiving, preparing, managing and safely disposing of samples and specimens;
Preparing and standardizing laboratory reagents and culture media for labo
