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  • Posted: Apr 14, 2022
    Deadline: Apr 28, 2022
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    KALRO is a corporate body created under the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act of 2013 to establish suitable legal and institutional framework for coordination of agricultural research in Kenya.
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    Research Technician (16 Positions)

    REF. No. KALRO/RES/TEC/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Collecting, recording and compiling research data;
    • Ensuring the safety of raw data collected;
    • Maintaining research facilities, trials and sites;
    • Sampling and accurately recording data;
    • Administering research questionnaires;
    • Maintaining scientific research tools;
    • Maintaining and monitoring health of research animals and crops;
    • Preparing field trial sites;
    • Recording and reporting observations during experiments; and 
    • Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of research equipment.

    Job Requirements 

    • Have a Diploma /Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: General  Agriculture; Agricultural Extension and Community Development; Crop 
    • Protection; Meteorology Irrigation and Drainage; Sugar Agronomy; 
    • Agriculture and Biotechnology; Animal Production and Health Management; 
    • Horticulture; Animal Health Management; Agribusiness Management and Marketing; Food Science and Nutrition; Home Economics; Nutrition and 
    • Dietetics; Postharvest Technology; Dairy Technology; Agricultural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
    • Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Research Technologists (14 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/RES/TECHNO/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Carrying out specialized laboratory analysis by following approved methodologies; 
    • Preparing laboratory reagents; 
    • Processing and analyzing samples and specimens; 
    • Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices for accuracy and reliability of data and safety of operations; 
    • Indexing and processing experimental data. 
    • Maintaining of equipment logbooks and research notebooks; 
    • Complying with approved laboratory standards; 
    • Complying with occupational Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory; 
    • Carrying out laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support 
    • scientific investigations; and Compiling and submitting laboratory research reports. 

    Job Requirements 

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biochemistry; Analytical 
    • Chemistry and Instrumentation; Medical Laboratory Technology; Biomedical 
    • Sciences; Agriculture; Biotechnology; Animal Health and Production; 
    • Molecular and Cellular Biology; Industrial Chemistry; Animal Science; Dairy 
    • Technology and Management; Horticulture; Chemistry; Food Science and 
    • Technology; Range Management; Veterinary Medicine; Microbiology and 
    • Biotechnology; Animal Health, Production and Processing; Science or 
    • equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
    • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution. 
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Research Scientists (68 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/RES/SCE/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Collecting and collating research data;
    • Compiling and generating simple field and laboratory reports;
    • Administering research questionnaires;
    • Laying out experimental trials;
    • Administering experimental protocols and schedules;
    • Maintaining laboratory and field notebooks;
    • Participating in outreach activities;
    • Keeping accurate reports of work undertaken;
    • Ensuring the safety of research data;
    • Complying with Standard Operating Procedures.

    Job Requirements 

    • Have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: 
    • Biochemistry; Chemistry; Botany; Zoology; Physics; Agriculture; Environmental 
    • Science; Natural Resource Management; Animal Health and Production; 
    • Agriculture Education and Extension; Crop Improvement and Protection; 
    • Molecular and Cellular Biology; Applied Biology; Agribusiness Management; 
    • Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Engineering; Animal Science; Dairy 
    • Technology and Management; Horticulture; Food Science and Technology; Land 
    • Resource Planning and Management; Soil, Water and Environmental 
    • Engineering; Range Management; Agroecosystems and Environment; Veterinary 
    • Medicine; Agrometeorology; Microbiology; Biotechnology; Biometrics; 
    • Statistics, Applied Statistics; Crop Protection; Sociology; Anthropology; Gender; 
    • Nutrition and Dietetics; Agriculture Modelling; Informatics or equivalent 
    • qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya; 
    • Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; 
    • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Have good analytical skills; and Be a Team player

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    Laboratory Technicians (12 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/LAB/TEC/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Preparing samples and specimens for laboratory analysis; 
    • Implementing laboratory work schedules;
    • Observing good laboratory practices for accuracy and reliability of data and safety operations;
    • Undertaking cleaning and sterilizing of laboratory glassware and apparatus;
    • Cleaning cages, pens, trays, equipment and fittings;
    • Preparing culture media and reagents;
    • Preparing and training animals for laboratory experiments;
    • Carrying out laboratory analysis by following approved methodologies; and 
    • Logging in equipment logbook

    Job Requirements 

    • Have a Diploma /Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied 
    • Biology; Medical Laboratory Technology; Chemistry (Analytical, Applied, Industrial); Food Science and Technology; Biotechnology; Crop Protection; 
    • Sugar Technology; Chemical Processing Technology; Chemical Engineering; 
    • Agriculture and Biotechnology; Food Science and Nutrition; Dairy 
    • Technology; Animal Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
    • Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Engineering Technicians II (3 positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/ENG/TEC/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Carry out routine schedule maintenance works and ensure the systems run continuously and effectively; 
    • Diagnose break down of plant and equipment to detect faults and devise appropriate repair mechanism;
    • Repair breakdown of infrastructure, plant and equipment by fitting in spare 
    • parts to minimize the down time of plant and equipment wear and tear;
    • Train equipment users in proper operation and use of equipment to ensure 
    • optimal output is achieved by the users and minimize incidences of breakdown arising from misuse;
    • Participate in equipment specification preparation and tender evaluation to 
    • verify compliance of order and to select the lowest evaluated bidder;
    • Control maintenance tools and equipment to ensure the tools are in good condition and prevent any losses;
    • Carry out quality inspection on jobs and services to ensure compliance with standards.

    Job Requirements 

    • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Electrical, 
    • Building and Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electronic/Computer, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Have Computer application skills;
    • Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board or Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya;
    • Have good analytical and diagnostic skills;
    • Have good interpersonal and communication skills;
    • Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Clinician (1 position)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/CLC/OFF/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Attending to patients; 
    • Diagnosing and treating patient’s ailments in the Organization’s clinics; 
    • Planning and conducting primary health care activities; 
    • Attending to patients and referring them for further medical attention, where 
    • necessary; 
    • Counselling of patients in the clinic; 
    • Providing routine patient care and support, including health education; and 
    • Maintaining appropriate staff records. 

    Job Requirements 

    • Certificate in Clinical Medicine or Community Health Services from a recognized institution; 
    • Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council; 
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills; 
    • High integrity and confidentiality; and 
    • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfilment of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Telephone Operators and Receptionists (5 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/REC/TEL/OPT/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Recording and confirming appointments; 
    • Recording visitor’s personal details; 
    • Receiving and guiding visitors; 
    • Issuing visitors passes; 
    • Handling routine enquiries; 
    • Making, receiving and directing telephone calls; and
    • Logging calls in the telephone calls register. 

    Job Requirements 

    • Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care; Customer Service; Front 
    • Office; Telephone Operators Occupation Tests/PABX or equivalent 
    • qualification from a recognized institution; 
    • Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; 
    • Be fluent in both oral, written English and Kiswahili; and 
    • Have basic sign language; 
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Supply Chain Management Assistant II

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/SCM/ASST/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Receiving and issuing stores;
    • Generating Goods Received Notes (GRN);
    • Sorting, dispatching and filling invoices and other documents;
    • Capturing and processing stores data;
    • Complying with Procurement Act; 
    • Preparing requisitions for stocks replenishment; and 
    • Monitoring the movement of stores

    Job Requirements 

    • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies OR Chartered Institute of Purchasing and 
    • Supplies (CIPS) Final or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills; 
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Subordinate Staff/Support Staff (10 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/SUP/STF/II

    Job Description 

    • Collecting and delivering office items, documents, mails, parcels and postage; 
    • Carrying out photocopying and document binding; 
    • Maintaining general cleanliness around the area of deployment, collection and disposal of litter; 
    • Moving and arranging office equipment and furniture; 
    • Locking and opening office premises; 
    • Performing general gardening and maintaining lawns; and 
    • Ensuring proper sanitation. 

    Job Specification 

    • Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D Plain or 
    • equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. 

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    Supply Chain Management Officers (9 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/SCO/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Processing of purchase requisition;
    • Assisting users in preparing specifications;
    • Inviting quotations;
    • Participating in tender opening and evaluation;
    • Carrying out market surveys and research; 
    • Participating in quotation opening and evaluation;
    • Processing of purchase orders and expedite process;
    • Participating in inspection and acceptance of goods and services;
    • Receiving of stores and taking them on charge;
    • Recommending stores requisition for issuing; 
    • Monitoring the movement of stores;
    • Checking and verifying issue notes and invoices;
    • Receiving and processing supplier’s invoice’s for payment;
    • Preparing of periodic stores returns;
    • Establishing appropriate re-order level;
    • Preparing of requisitions for stock replenishment; 
    • Participating in stock taking and reconciliation of records;
    • Guiding user departments in identifying stores and equipment for disposal;
    • Supervising Warehouses and distribution management; and 
    • Complying with the Procurement Act.

    Job Requirements 

    • Must have served as a Supply Chain Assistant or/in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • Bachelor’s degree in any the following disciplines: -
    • Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies 
    • Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract 
    • Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and
    • Logistics Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
    • Good record management skills;
    • High Integrity; 
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills; and 
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Security Officers (4 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/SEC/OFF/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Coordinating security checks within the organization premises; 
    • Coordinating investigative activities within the organization; 
    • Sending alerts to the management and staff on security incidents for safeguard measures; 
    • Coordinating periodic security vetting of guards; 
    • Maintaining a security logbook for all security related incidents; 
    • Maintaining an inventory of security apparatus and equipment; 
    • Allocating duties, supervising, mentoring and appraising staff in the unit; 
    • Monitoring current trends of crime and related matters that may affect the 
    • institution and recommend appropriate action to the management; and 
    • Monitoring security systems installed in the premises to ensure that they are 
    • properly functioning at all times. 

    Job Requirements 

    • Served as a Security Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -
    • Criminology; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Criminology and Fraud 
    • Management; Criminology and Security Management; Security Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
    • A First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution; 
    • A certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Plant Operators (7 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/PO/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Operating the plant and farm machinery /equipment as authorized; 
    • Carrying out routine checks on the plant and farm machinery / equipment 
    • cooling, oil systems, tire pressure, electrical system and brakes;
    • Detecting and reporting defects and malfunctioning of plant and farm 
    • machinery / equipment in time;
    • Maintaining records of machine operation hours;
    • Maintaining of work tickets for plant and farm machinery /equipment assigned;
    • Reporting traffic incidents or accident’s; 
    • Making timely reports when plant and farm machinery /equipment servicing and repairs are due;
    • Maintaining security and safety of assigned plant and farm machinery / equipment;
    • Ensuring safety of the persons and /or items therein; and 
    • Maintaining cleanness of the plant and farm machinery / equipment.

    Job Requirements 

    • A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification; 
    • A current driving, free from current endorsements and valid for all of the classes of vehicles, which the operator is required to drive; 
    • At least three (3) years as plant operator;
    • Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course not less than one (1) week obtained at 
    • St John Ambulance, or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology 
    • (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    • Passed suitability test for plant operators grade III;
    • Passed Occupational Test Grade III for plant operators;
    • Passed Practical Test for Plant Operators conducted by Auto Mobile 
    • Association (AA) of Kenya or National Transport Safety Authority or National Youth service;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills;

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    Office Administrator Assistant II

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/OFF/ADMN/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Taking oral dictation; 
    • Word and data processing;
    • Managing e-office;
    • Operating Office equipment; 
    • Attending to visitors and clients;
    • Handling telephone calls and appointments;
    • Maintaining office diaries and travel itineraries;
    • Managing office protocol;
    • Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including 
    • classified materials; and
    • Supervising of office cleaning.

    Job Requirements 

    • Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations 
    • Council (KNEC);

     OR 

    • Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stage I, II and 
    • from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following 
    • subjects:-
    • Shorthand III (minimum 100 w.p.m.); 
    • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerised Document Processing III; 
    • Business English III/Communications II; 
    • Secretarial Duties II; 
    • Office Practice II; 
    • Commerce II; 
    • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III; and 
    • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Assistant Librarian II

    Job Reference Number KALRO/ASST/LIB/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Receiving, stamping and recording incoming information materials;
    • Shelving and shelf arrangement;
    • Charging and discharging library materials;
    • Posting date due labels;
    • Listing materials for binding; 
    • Preparing file pockets;
    • Fixing book jackets;
    • Preparing and cataloging press cuttings;
    • Spine marking;
    • Filing catalogue cards; and 
    • Coding and data entry.

    Job Requirements 

    • A Certificate in any of the following disciplines: -
    • Library Studies; Information Studies; Information Science or an equivalent 
    • qualification from a recognized Institution;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Good communication skills and interpersonal skills;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Maintenance Technicians II (5 Positions)

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Monitor regularly contracted work in running contracts by way of inspection to ensure compliance with specific requirements hence ensuring expected 
    • service delivery to the organization;
    • Estimate cost of labor and materials for orders as and when needed by 
    • comparing it with the current market rates to ensure value for money for the 
    • organization during procurement;
    • Ensuring compliance at all times with appropriate safety practices and 
    • regulations by enforcing work place rules and regulations in the performance 
    • of regular duties for safety of the workers, equipment and buildings in the organization;
    • Maintain records relating to labor, materials and other work orders by keeping 
    • daily records to inform management for decision-making and future reference;
    • Carry out maintenance of buildings systems and installations, equipment and 
    • grounds by routinely ensuring they are in the right condition to provide a 
    • conducive working condition in the organization;
    • Inspect and service equipment when the need arises to ensure no interruptions to the organization’s operations;
    • Schedule and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs 
    • by creating work plans for routine maintenance to ensure minimal down time in the organization.

    Job Requirements 

    • Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines; - Building; Automotive 
    • Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Construction Plant 
    • Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural 
    • Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
    • High Integrity
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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    Information & Communication Technology Officer II

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/ICTO/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Configuring and maintaining Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks;
    • Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users; 
    • Drawing up Hardware Specifications for Information Communication 
    • Technology Equipment;
    • Overseeing the process of configuration of new Information Communication 
    • Technology equipment;
    • Analyzing designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs; 
    • Maintaining a high degree of user services for all support queries and adhere 
    • to all ICT service management principles;
    • Designing, setting-up and configuring ICT systems and network systems;
    • Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users; 
    • Developing, installing and testing ICT systems, networks and upgrades;
    • Resolving and restoring operational issues and ICT services
    • Maintaining primary and disaster recovery data centres;
    • Carrying out work and changes to the ICT infrastructure components; 
    • Administering and maintaining LAN & WAN; 
    • Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established performance standards; 
    • Following up with vendors and service providers on warranty issues; and 
    • Verifying, validating and certification of Information Communication 
    • Technology equipment.

    Job Requirements 

    • Must have served as a Senior Information Communication Technology 
    • Assistant or/in comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • Bachelor’s degree in any the following disciplines: -
    • Computer Science; Information Science; Information Technology; Business 
    • Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); Cisco Certified Network 
    • Administrator (CCNA); or any other equivalent qualification from recognized Institution;
    • High integrity and high professional standards;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Commitment to continuous learning, performance improvement and professional development; 
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Information and Communication Technology Assistants (4 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/ICT/ASST/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Installing computers and computer accessories for users;
    • Diagnosing and resolving simple computer related faults;
    • Providing user support and escalate complex issues;
    • Compiling and maintaining inventory of all computer, telecommunication 
    • equipment, computer accessories and software;
    • Preparing service desk reports;
    • Writing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and 
    • specifications; and 
    • Repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated accessories. 

    Job Requirements 

    • A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -
    • Computer Science; Computer Programming; Computer Engineering; 
    • Information Technology; Information Science; Computer Studies; Business 
    • Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • High integrity;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills; and 
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Human Resource & Administration Officers (2 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/HRMO/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Drafting and verification of routine correspondences;
    • Processing payroll;
    • Collating and analyzing training applications;
    • Processing employee recruitment, promotion and exit documents;
    • Processing leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs; 
    • Updating of National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Social 
    • Security Fund (NSSF) records;
    • Maintaining complement control;
    • Updating Human resource database;
    • Analyzing data on work environment and employee’s satisfaction surveys;
    • Maintaining Human Resource Information System (HRIS); and 
    • Complying with regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to human resource.

    Job Requirements 

    • Must have served as a Senior Human Resource Management/Development 
    • Assistant or/in comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • A Bachelor’s degree in any the following disciplines: -
    • Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource 
    • Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

    OR 

    • A Bachelor’s degree in any the following disciplines: -
    • Economics, Sociology; Business Administration; Public Administration; 
    • Commerce WITH Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; 
    • Personnel Management; Human/ Development or Certified Public Secretary 
    • Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • A Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Human Resource Assistants (8 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/HR/ASST/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Handling simple tasks of analytical nature;
    • Capturing and inputting data in the HR system;
    • Compiling and updating employee’s records;
    • Inputting payroll data;
    • Drafting routine correspondence;
    • Processing leave applications; 
    • Compiling routine reports;
    • Processing employee claims.

    Job Requirements 

    • A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - 
    • Human Resource Management/Development; Personnel Management; 
    • Industrial Relations; Business Administration; Business Management; Industrial 
    • Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

     OR 

    • A Certified Public Secretary Part II or equivalent qualification from a 
    • recognized institution;
    • A Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    • fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Farm Management Assistants (4 Positions)

    REF. No. KALRO/FM/ASST/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Farm planning and supervising land preparation;
    • Performing general farm activities and maintenance such as pruning, milking 
    • weeding, fertilizer application, grazing, pests and diseases control;
    • Maintaining general hygiene and cleanliness of farm facilities;
    • Keeping farm records and submitting returns;
    • Operating, maintaining and repairing farm implements and machinery and 
    • ensuring safe use and storage;
    • Reporting on day to day animal and crop health;
    • Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of farm resources;
    • Carrying out data collection; and 
    • Weighing, packaging and supervising transportation of farm produce.

    Job Requirements 

    • A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -
    • Farm Management; Agri-Business; Agricultural Extension; Agricultural and 
    • Rural Development; Farm Power and Machinery; General Agriculture; Range 
    • Management; Irrigation and Drainage; Agricultural/Environmental 
    • Engineering; Animal Health or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; 
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
    • Be results oriented and team player;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution. 

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    Drivers (10 positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/DRI/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Driving a motor vehicle as authorized for official duty and assignments; 
    • Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles cooling, oil, tyre pressure, electrical 
    • and braking system;
    • Maintaining records of service and accessories;
    • Detecting and reporting of malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
    • Maintaining of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
    • Reporting traffic incidents or accidents;
    • Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
    • Ensuring safety of the passengers and /or goods therein; and 
    • Maintaining cleanness of the vehicle.

    Job Requirements 

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification; 
    • A current driving license free from current endorsements and valid for all of 
    • the classes of vehicles, which the driver is required to drive; 
    • Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course not less than one (1) week obtained at 
    • St John Ambulance, or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology 
    • (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    • Passed suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
    • Passed Occupational Test Grade III;
    • Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by Auto Mobile Association (AA) 
    • of Kenya or National Transport Safety Authority or National Youth service;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
    • At least three (3) years driving experience;
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • High integrity; and 
    • High level of personal hygiene

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    Finance and Accounts Officers (5 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/ACCT/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Processing of payment vouchers;
    • Preparing simple financial management reports;
    • Complying with financial process procedures and regulations;
    • Carrying out data capture in the financial system; 
    • Balancing cashbooks on daily basis;
    • Preparing customers and suppliers records for payment;
    • Filling and retrieving of accountable documents;
    • Issuing withholding and Value Added Tax certificate to suppliers and;
    • Submitting withholding and Value Added Tax returns to Kenya Revenue
    • Authority. 

    Job Requirements 

    • Must have served as an Accounts Assistant or/in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce 
    • (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration 
    • (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
    • Plus A Pass in part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examinations or 
    • Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accounts (ACCA) or equivalent 
    • qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Proficiency in accounting packages; 
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Accounts Assistants II (12 Positions)

    Job Reference Number: KALRO/ACCT/ASST/II

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Preparing vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down 
    • rules and regulations;
    • Undertaking primary data entry;
    • Filling accounting documents;
    • Preparing simple financial reports;
    • Preparing invoices; and 
    • Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents.

    Job Requirements 

    • A CPA I/ACCA I or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized 
    • Institution;

     OR 

    • A Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognized 
    • institution;
    • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
    • Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
    • High Integrity;
    • Good communication and interpersonal skill

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who possess the necessary qualification and experience to send their application, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates, quoting the Job Reference No., all in HARD COPY, to:

    • The Director General,
    • Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
    • Kaptagat Road, Loresho, P.O. Box 57811 – 00200 

    Nairobi so as to reach him on or before 28th April 2022 by 5.00 p.m.

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