Openings at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in research problem identification that address provisioning of quality tree seed;
• Participate in conceptualization, formulation, design and implementation of multidisciplinary research projects in Seed Science;
• Undertake research in Seed Science;
• Verify results of seed quality tests and compile reports;
• Publish and disseminate research findings;
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the laboratory and safe disposal of waste;
• Identification of consumables required for undertaking seed quality assurance and research and assisting in their procurement;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment;
• Host technical and non-technical visitors;
• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+' (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake seed source survey, identification and documentation;
• Undertake flower and seed survey;
• Prepare monthly. Quarterly and annual seed collection programme;
• Mobilize financial, human and physical resources required in seed collection;
• Supervise seed collectors during seed collection exercise to ensure efficient production of quality seed;
• Supervise seed processing and storage to ensure efficient production of quality seed; Documents all processes of seed production including collected seed and prepare all required reports;
• Ensure safety of seed collectors and collected seed;
• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness in the entire seed production process including equipment and facilities;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment;
• Identification of material resources required for undertaking seed production and assisting in their procurement;
• Host technical and non-technical visitors;
• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade "C-" (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive seed samples delivered to the Lab for testing;
• Sampling seed lots for testing;
• Undertake accurate seed quality tests including but not limited to moisture content, purity, seed weight, germination tests;
• Document and report accurately seed testing process and results;
• Participate in planning and evaluating laboratory services;
• Assist in undertaking of seed research;
• Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Clean laboratory apparatus, equipment working and working surfaces;
• Participate in publications of technical documents;
• Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
• Train and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;
• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade "C-" (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in Applied Biology from a recognized institution;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage; and iv) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake vegetative propagation;
• Undertake agronomy of horticultural (tree) crops;
• Prepare orders for various types of plants and seeds;
• Prepare and implement proper nursery management; Undertake data collection and elementary analysis;
• Sampling seed lots for testing;
• Undertake accurate seed quality tests including but not limited to moisture content, purity, seed weight, germination tests;
• Document and report accurately propagated tree species, seed testing process and results;
• Assist in undertaking of seed research;
• Carry out basic maintenance of propagation and laboratory equipment;
• Clean propagation, laboratory apparatus, equipment working and working surfaces;
• Participate in publications of technical documents;
• Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
• Train and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;
• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade "C-" (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in Horticulture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation is an added advantage; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution