Vacancies at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 289,417 – KShs. 367,560 P.M.
• House Allowance: KShs. 80,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 25,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: The Director Internal Audit shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

Job Specifications

The position of the Director, Internal Audit will be reporting to the Board of Management and is responsible for the following:

• Serving as the secretary of Audit Committee of the Board of Management.
• Ensuring that a risk-based plan that determines the priorities of the internal audit activity and is consistent with the institute’s goals, is established.
• Communicating the internal audit activity’s plans and resource requirements, including significant interim changes, to senior management and the Board of Management for review and approval.
• Ensuring that internal audit resources are appropriate, sufficient, and effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan.
• Establishing internal audit policies and procedures to guide the internal audit activity in line with the Mandatory Guidelines of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Sharing information, coordination of activities, and consideration of reliance upon the work of other internal and external assurance and consulting service providers to ensure proper coverage and minimizing duplication of efforts.
• Reporting periodically to senior management and the Board of Management on the internal audit activity’s purpose, authority, responsibility, and performance relative to its plan and on its conformance with the Code of Ethics and the Standards.
• Monitoring and reporting to senior management and the Board of Management the threats to the independence of the internal audit function and objectivity of internal auditors.
• Ensuring that engagement records retention policies and requirements are developed and implemented.
• Ensuring development and implementation of a Continuing Professional Development program to ensure internal auditors enhance their knowledge, skills, and other competencies.
• Ensuring the development and maintenance of a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity.
• Ensuring that the internal audit activity undergoes ongoing monitoring, periodic self-assessments, and independent external assessments, as required by the quality assurance and improvement program.
• Liaison with external Auditors to ensure that there is adequate follow up of audit queries.
• Carry out follow-up audits on issues raised in the Management Letter by external auditors and the systems audit report.
• Reviewing and communicating the results of the quality assurance and improvement program to senior management and the Board of Management.
• Periodically reviewing the internal audit charter and presenting it to senior management and the Board of Management for approval.
• Reporting to the Board of Management on the effectiveness of the system of governance, internal controls and risk management.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience four (4) of which must be in a management position in the public or private sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Natural Resource Sciences / Social Sciences / Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in Information Technology / Natural Resource Sciences / Social Sciences / Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or its equivalent.
• Member of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) or Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA), or equivalent, in good standing.
• A leadership / Governance course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Demonstrated good results in work performance.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data analysis and / or Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATS) tools to develop insights into fraud detection and prevention, improvements of organizational operations and exploitation of opportunities.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and inter personal skill;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Conflict management;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask; and
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Ensuring the development of aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies;
• Ensuring the development and coordination of activities in specific research departments through participation in high profile international fora and publications;
• Ensure the identification and exploitation of opportunities for international profile and reputation of the institute;
• Preparing scientific manuscripts and book chapters for publication;
• Reviewing and guiding scientific manuscripts and book chapters by research scientists for publication
• Ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of research and development activities;
• Ensuring the development of proposals for external resource mobilization for research and development;
• Mentoring, supervising and guiding scientists and technical staff within the department;
• Ensuring the preparation of the departmental quarterly and annual reports;
• Appraising staff performance;
• Reviewing technical reports including refereed journal papers, book chapters, research notes, technical notes, conference papers and posters, dissemination flyers;
• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of large multi-disciplinary national research programmes;
• Ensuring budgeting and resource management of research programmes;
• Ensuring the implementation of the institutes and national marine and fisheries research policies;
• Reviewing and guiding scientific publications and research grant applications;
• Ensuring the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling; mentoring,
• Guiding and supervising scientists
• Spearheads practical application of scientific research results in national development

Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Principal Research Scientist or equivalent position in a research institution in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Doctorate Degree in any of the following; Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Aquatic Resources Sector;
• A minimum of twelve (12) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals / book chapters of which at least six (6) are as first author in the level of Principal research Scientist or its equivalent position;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Evidence of engagement in community work or country contributions
• Evidence of development/research funds attraction as Co/Principal in a large project.
• Membership of a professional body/ association;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to research and development function;
• Proficiency in Computer skills; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and inter personal skill;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; and
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s quality assurance/quality control system and more especially ISO/IEC 17025. In addition, ensure Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance where applicable;
• Ensure that set Turnaround time (TAT) for every sample submitted is adhered to and that clients’ testing requirement are fully met including application of correct methods/standard;
• Efficient and cost-effective Lab Materials management, to achieve the required TAT, accuracy of results with effective materials cost;
• Ensure that the results and test data produced are accurate, reliable and within acceptable repeatability/reproducibility;
• Ensuring the implementation of the standard operating procedures in specialized laboratories;
• Ensuring validation and application of new analytical techniques and kits;
• Overseeing analytical work and analysis;
• Overseeing management and safe disposal of samples and specimen;
• Ensuring the maintenance and preservation of specimens and cultures;
• Ensuring that the department has sufficient policies and procedures for recording and safe custody of experimental data;
• Ensuring that the laboratory has sufficient policies and procedures for management of reagents and consumables;
• Ensuring that the department has sufficient plans and procedures for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment;
• Author, review, and approve technical documentation, protocols, and reports;
• Ensures equipment is maintained and calibrated, reporting all deficiencies (equipment malfunctions) in an appropriate manner. Keep and update regular maintenance log for all equipment under their control;
• In-house Laboratory Training;
• Training and supervision of subordinate personnel and analysts while keeping abreast with the latest development of analytical standards techniques to continuously develop new methods and capabilities for validation and final adoption;
• Organize workload and assign resources aligned to workload;
• Commitment to continuous improvement through adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems;
• Assisting the Nominated representative in coordinating and conducting internal audits as per the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for continuous improvement of the system;
• Follow up on the non-conformance raised for effective closer and ensuring the proposed corrective action taken are sufficient to prevent recurrence;
• Prepare reports, write technical papers, and give technical/usage presentations as appropriate; and
• Any other duties assigned to you from time to time by Management.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in the position of Assistant Director, Laboratory Services/Managerial position in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, or its equivalent in the public or private sector;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C Plus (C+) or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Applied Biology, Food technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Applied Biology, Food technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Published a minimum of three (3) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals;
• Excellent knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 9001:2015, GLP and HSE standards;
• Training on quality and risk management;
• Work with minimum supervision;
• Experience of supervision of a team;
• Satisfactory capability in application of the relevant testing protocols;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Computer proficiency;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Advising management on development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of ICT strategies of the Institute;
• Development of strategies, policies and programs related to ICT
• Overseeing the systems analysis, design and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT policy and standards;
• Ensuring overall systems documentation;
• Ensuring installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions and associated peripherals;
• Advising on Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Administering and maintaining web-based systems and database server’s configuration;
• Overseeing the Institute’s network configurations and passwords;
• Ensuring ICT Risk management and Business continuity;
• Advice on outsourced ICT services and service providers;
• Overseeing the maintenance of ICT systems security and Databases;
• Ensuring compliance with implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
• Ensures effective ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting;
• Ensuring development of ICT staff,
• Developing agenda for the Board on ICT related issues

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Assistant Director, ICT or a comparable position in the public or private sector;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification;
• At least one IT management certification CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT or other equivalent qualifications;
• At least one information Security certification CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC or other equivalent qualifications;
• At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• CISA Membership or an equivalent IT professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Formulating and implementing of policies and strategies for the KMFRI Graduate School;
• Overseeing development of Information Education Communication (IEC) materials;
• Coordinating with experts to develop training materials for target sectors;
• Schedule, link and coordinate the integration of soft skills training and capacity development offered by the various partners Liaising with expert departments to provide relevant training to staff and stakeholders;
• Initiating and implementing capacity development initiatives, and these could be organized at the regional, sub- regional or national level;
• Coordinating awareness programs;
• Mobilizing resources required to implement the KMFRI Graduate School Programme activities;
• Coordinating the development and review of Graduate schools’ curriculum;
• Monitoring and evaluating the training curriculums;
• Identifying key partners, resource persons and experts in different fields to support the implementation of the KMFRI Graduate School Programme;
• Document compelling stories and case studies;
• Developing training criteria, qualifications, schedules, specialized courses, modules and certification of courses;
• Developing and maintaining research database that may be used to develop and review curriculum;
• Developing tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of capacity building initiative; and
• Devising ways of making the capacity building initiative sustainable and reliant.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which must be in a managerial capacity in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Marine engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries, Project Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, Business or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Marine engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries, Project Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, Business or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrate critical, dynamic and strategic thinking;
• Strong managerial and leadership skills;
• Demonstrate strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; and
• Strong training skills with ability to mentor and coach.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Commercialization of research outputs;
• Developing and coordinating preparation of work plans for the sales teams through structural design and implementation of the work plan document to ensure effective allocation responsibilities to staff and successful sales activities;
• Prepare quarterly reports on marketing & development activities to enable evaluation of progress and planning for future activities;
• Developing marketing and publicity concepts for products and services aimed at increasing public awareness of what the Institute offers;
• Managing interactive social media accounts through daily administration of the e-commerce website & social sites;
• Ensuring quick response to customer issues and boosting communication with external clients;
• Developing and circulating Enterprise marketing tools through design, production and distribution of fliers, profiles and leaflets to clients and unit managers to increase the Institute’s customer base;
• Managing day to day general customer communiqué through receiving and addressing complaints, enquiries and feedback aimed at improving customer service aspects;
• Developing various Enterprise brands through design and production of branded packages for Institute’s products to enhance corporate image, build customer confidence, enhance product differentiation;
• Developing media features such as newspaper adverts on products and services for increased customer awareness and increased revenue generation;
• Designing and developing advertising billboards for all revenue units to strengthen KMFRI’s customer base; and
• Managing outdoor sales activities through coordination and supervision of sales personnel towards increased revenues and better customer services.

Person specifications

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

• At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a management role in the public or private sector;
• Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Computer Literacy; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills; and
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of human resource management policies, plans, strategies, programs, processes and budgets;
• Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;
• Managing the staff performance appraisal system;
• Overseeing human resource planning and development;
• Overseeing the implementation of training programs based on identified needs;
• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of training and development programmes;
• Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;
• Overseeing the effective administration of the payroll system;
• Overseeing the reconciliation of staff compliment and establishment;
• Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;
• Overseeing the administration of staff welfare;
• Advising on the HR management information systems;
• Providing secretarial services to the Institute Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC).

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification in human resource management;
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in management in a comparable position in public service or private sector;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing or any other relevant recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Organization skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Strong analytical skills; and
• Conflict resolution skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Advising management on administrative policies, procedures and regulations;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of administration plans and budgets, within and outside the department in order to ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of and Administration services throughout KMFRI;
• Ensuring efficient provision of transport, security and cleaning service;
• Coordinating the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced services;
• Supervising the implementation of outsourced services;
• Developing and implementing administration policies and strategy, by enforcing relevant institutional regulations to achieve the desired efficiency in the utilization of human capital;
• Preparation of annual operating budgets and work plans for the administrative department and establish proper internal monitoring and control systems;
• Interpreting administration regulations to guide their implementation and ensure compliance for smooth running of the Institute;
• Coordinating disaster management and emergency response initiatives in the institute;
• Ensuring staff appraisals and staff development of the department;
• Initiating administrative staff training and development and other policy matters;
• Providing cross-functional liaison for administrative matters;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
• Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken;
• Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance;
• Ensuring acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances
• Facilitating renewal of insurance policies for company property and motor vehicles;
• Supervise timely settlement of the utility bills and other related claims;
• Manage inventory of the Institute’s assets;
• Coordinate development of reports in the division;
• Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the division;
• Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the division;
• Lead in the development and monitor implementation of division’s annual work plan and budgets; and
• Guide staff performance management in the division.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management position in public service or private sector;
• Master’s degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Business Management; Office Management or its equivalent qualifications;
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office Management or its equivalent qualifications;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Organization skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Conflict resolution skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations;
• Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization;
• Identifying, analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute;
• Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision;
• Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support the Institute;
• Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries with allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base;
• Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings;
• Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings;
• Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support;
• Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;
• Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports in Department;
• Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects;
• Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression;
• Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response;
• Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectives
• Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes’ visibility;
• Coordinating teams responding to calls for Letter of Interest (LoI), Concept Notes and Proposals on websites, newspapers and institutions to ensure responses are relayed in a timely manner; and
• Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or a comparable position in the public or private sector:
• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated good results work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• To lay down the vision, mission, objectives and broad policies of information science in consultation with top management of the Institute.
• Implementing measures to enhance efficient Resource Centre services at KMFRI.
• Establishing collaboration with other Libraries and Resource Centres for information sharing (e-library).
• Lead the Institute library to achieve the highest level of excellence in all strategic dimensions of library activities.
• Developing outreach programs as part of the Knowledge Sharing strategy in the Institute.
• Ensure information is stored in a manner that is accessible to users.
• Ensure effective dissemination of information and research findings as appropriate.
• Updating the Knowledge Management information databases.
• Supporting the implementation of the Knowledge Management System.
• Develop a comprehensive records management programme.
• Develop record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use.
• Ensure that all members of staff are trained on how to create, use and manage records.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of electronic records management system.
• Manage the changeover from paper to electronic records management systems.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a records retention and disposal schedule.
• Keeping up to date with legal requirements on data storage and protection.
• Issue necessary instructions for preparation of information science budgets, procedures, schedules, etc.
• Organize information science staff into various functions and services.
• Provide authoritative expert advice to the management, the Institute as a whole, or external parties on information management.
• Ensure safety and security of the information in the Resource Center and registries.
• Execute the plans of the organization in accordance with the policies and directives of the top management.
• Send important reports and other important data to top-level management.
• Evaluate performance of junior staff.
• Motivate lower-level managers towards better performance.
• Secure equipment, materials and services required to support the performance of their roles.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory level in a comparable and relevant position in public service or private sector;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library and Information Management or Science, Records Management, MBA- Management Information System option or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Studies, Information Science or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant Professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Vision, establishing direction
• Collaborative leadership
• Team leadership
• Innovating
• Change management skills
• Overcoming obstacles
• Mentoring skills
• Motivation skills
• Critical thinking

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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
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the candidate will entail:

• Providing leadership in the development of the Institute’s enterprise risk management Framework, quality management systems, policies and procedures;
• Developing and coordinating effective implementation of annual quality assurance and enterprise risk management plans;
• Spearheading the development, implementation and review of the Institute’s business continuity plan;
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement recommendations received from both internal and external quality assurance, ISO audits;
• Preparing reports to management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee;
• Monitoring, evaluating and consolidating the Institute’s risk management register and organize and co-ordinate periodic/quarterly risk management meetings;
• Overseeing the application and adherence to the enterprise risk management policy and framework and report on trends in the Institute’s risk profile;
• Providing secretarial services to the corporate Risk Management Committee;
• Carrying out sensitization and awareness training to staff within the Institute on risk management, ISO procedures, implementation of action plans, as designed in the risk management plan;
• Reviewing changes and suggestions in the improvement of governing policies and procedures; and
• Carrying out quarterly assessments for compliance and risk assessment at the Institute.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which must have been in a position of Risk Management and Quality Assurance Officer or a comparable position in public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science such as Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Business Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk Management Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified ISO Auditor or any other relevant qualification;
• Membership to relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than three (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Conflict management; and
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task

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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
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Advising the Institute on legal matters that may arise in its operations;
• Drafting and vetting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Following up on cases filed against the Institute and ensure proper preparation of legal reports and opinions;
• Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
• Negotiating for contracts on behalf of the Institute;
• Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the Institute;
• Advising the Institute on the legislation that affect the Institute and changes made thereof;
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
• Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Institute to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance;
• Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally to improve the Marine and Fisheries legal sector;
• Initiating review of Marine and Fisheries research legal instruments and Marine and Fisheries research policy documents on behalf of the Institute;
• Keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international Marine and Fisheries research legislations and other Kenyan laws;
• Initiating the drafting of contracts, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding related to Marine and Fisheries affairs;
• Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Institute on legal matters;
• Advising on alternative dispute resolution measures; and
• Initiating legal research and assignments related to Marine and Fisheries research.
• Providing input in the preparation of the budget and work plan for the Department to help in allocating financial resources and match operational requirements with available funds.
• Allocating work to subordinates to ensure targets are met and time is properly utilized.
• Preparing performance contracts with subordinates to direct their efforts to meet the required targets which contribute to achievement of the Institute’s mandate.
• Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;
• Evaluating the performance of subordinates to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the Department; and
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising subordinates through coaching and training to improve performance.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in a supervisory level in a comparable position in public and private sector;
• Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized university;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
• Current Practicing Certificate;
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Certified Public Secretary CPS (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• 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 and management skills;
• Leadership and managerial skills;
• Drafting skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Negotiation skills and arbitration skills; and
• Analytical skills.

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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.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Ensuring security of information, documents, files, records, and office equipment in a registry/archives;
• Ensuring mail are received, sorted, opened, and dispatched and related registers are maintained;
• Ensuring sorting, classifying, and indexing of documents for filing;
• Ensuring storage, updating and maintenance of personnel records and file index;
• Ensuring control in opening of open, confidential, and secret files;
• Ensuring custody and Maintenance of Institute’s documents;
• Coordinating digitization of the Institute’s documents for circulation and archiving.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a comparable position and institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in information science management, Records Management or any of the Social Sciences plus a Certificate in Records Management/Information Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C + (C Plus) from the Kenya National Examination Council or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Strong communication skills; and
• Good interpersonal skills.

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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.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:

• Identifying research problem with stakeholders;
• Prioritizing research problems for implementation;
• Developing research concepts;
• Identifying relevant literature material;
• Collecting of data in the field;
• Data Analysis;
• Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Organizing and implementing dissemination activities that include Open days, ASK shows;
• Disseminating research findings in local fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Mentor students on attachment, interns and visitors including High School and Colleges;
• Implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments;
• Compiling departmental quarterly and annual reports;

Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Marine engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Good Organizational skills;
• Good team player; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 16,500 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 6,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Opening legal files;
• Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
• Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action
• Filing contracts and court documents;
• Assisting in Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Institute;
• Responding to inquiries regarding specific cases;
• Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
• Maintaining and updating files systematically and accurately to ensure ease access and retrieval;
• Monitoring progress of contract and court cases;
• Maintaining and updating master diary for court cases;
• Verifying documents submitted to the legal department to confirm accuracy and validity;
• Drafting reports and submit the same to the Legal Officers for further action;
• Ensuring that pending matters are brought up for necessary attention; and
• Ensuring proper service of legal documents to clients and other third parties.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;
• A current Process Servers Certificate or its equivalent;
• Demonstrable good results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing skills;
• Communication Skills.

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Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 41,341 – KShs. 53,744 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 6,750 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 5,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 6,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
• Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
• Submitting regular reports on the motor vehicle assigned;
• Preparing and submitting regular reports on the motor vehicle assigned;
• Maintaining a proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle;
• Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road;
• Adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least One (1) year driving experience;
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• The Occupational Trade Test III Certificate;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Good communication and reporting skills;
• Good interpersonal skills

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Remuneration & 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. 8,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing funds.
• Identifying and mapping potential areas of resource mobilization.
• Analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute.
• Formulating and reviewing fundraising tools for uniformity and shared vision.
• Developing multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization.
• Identifying and bidding to win consultancies to grow the Institute's resource base.
• Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations.
• Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators.
• Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners' support.
• Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions.
• Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for donor projects.
• Training and mentoring scientists and students on resource mobilization.
• Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies and consultancy opportunities.
• Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects.
• Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institute's visibility.
• Coordinating teams responding to calls for proposals.
• Participating in key internal forums to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) in a senior position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication / Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent.
• Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Demonstrated good results in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team building.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.