Ongoing Recruitment 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 

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Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Develop and ensure implementation security strategies, policies and procedures
• Liaise with security agencies to ensure security of assets and operations 
• Participate in the coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning
• Identify potential security threats
• Coordinate investigation of internal security breaches 
• Maintain records of crimes and incidents 
• Oversee security surveys and inspections
• Advise management on security related matters affecting operations.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or its equivalent from recognized university
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Service in the Police Force or Military 
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; 

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Organizational skills; 
• Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Interpersonal skills. 

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.  
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M. 
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A. 
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI 
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable. 

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  Job Specifications
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for Degree holders.  An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: -

• Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
• Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
• Ensuring that key issues and needs of Institute are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
• Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Institute;
• Drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Institute;
• Drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;
• Preparing and circulating of Board and Committee Papers; and
• Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest.

Person Specifications

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

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Current Practicing Certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Demonstrable good results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organization skills;
• Drafting skills;
• Report writing skills; and
• Analytical skills.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M. 
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M. 
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.