Latest Recruitment at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

An officer at this grade will be required to independently initiate and implement research projects.

Duties and responsibilities at this cadre will include:-

• problem identification;
• formulating research project/ proposals;
• study design;
• implementing research projects;
• engagement in inter-disciplinary research;
• preparing technical reports and scientific publications;
• using other methods to disseminate research findings in their areas of specialization;
• providing guidance to junior research scientists/interns in their areas of expertise; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time..

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Physical Sciences/ Oceanography, or other relevant disciplines from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Physical Sciences/ Oceanography, or equivalent;
• Knowledge in programming in MATLAB;
• Knowledge in oceanographic instruments (Acoustic Meters, CTDs, etc) as well as oceanographic software (e.g. RDI and Nortek software) is essential;
• Ready to work out of office and outside normal working hours;
• Able to work on survey vessels at sea;
• Evidence of engagement in community work or other related contributions;
• A minimum of six (6) peer reviewed publications with at least three (3) first authorship as a Research Scientist II;
• Participated in development of at least one research proposal; and
• Satisfactorily served as a Research Scientist II or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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An officer at this grade will be required to independently initiate and implement research projects.

Duties and responsibilities at this cadre will include:-

• problem identification;
• formulating research project/ proposals;
• study design;
• implementing research projects;
• engagement in inter-disciplinary research;
• preparing technical reports and scientific publications;
• using other methods to disseminate research findings in their areas of specialization;
• providing guidance to junior research scientists/interns in their areas of expertise; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time..

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: with specialization in Economics, Development Studies or relevant Social Sciences or any other relevant disciplines from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or relevant Social Sciences or relevant equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Proven knowledge of Economic software’s including SPSS and Stata; and
• Evidence of engagement in community work or other related contributions;
• A minimum of six (6) peer reviewed publications with at least three (3) first authorship as a Research Scientist II;
• Participated in development of at least one research proposal;
• Satisfactorily served as a Research Scientist II or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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Duties and responsibilities for scientists at this grade will include: –

• participating in research problem identification;
• developing research concepts and proposals;
• designing experiments;
• collecting and analyzing data;
• preparing technical reports and scientific publications;
• using other methods to disseminate research findings in their areas of specialization; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent;
• Upper second class Bachelor’s Honours degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Fish Genetics, Fish Nutrition, Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine; or any other aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Fish Genetics, Fish Nutrition with a bias to industrial fish feed production, Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biometrics; or equivalent;

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Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units and sections;
• preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
• ensuring submission of samples to reference and collaborating research institutes;
• revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards;
• coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
• overseeing proficiency testing;
• managing laboratory supplies;
• facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment;
• providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
• ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
• implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
• liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings; and
• mentoring and training of personnel in the Department.

Qualifications

Direct appointment will be made from candidates who have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Working knowledge of computer applications; and
• Satisfactorily served at the position of Senior Laboratory Technologist or its equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years.

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Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Supervision of personnel;
• responsible for planning and coordination of procurement;
• implementation and enforcement of the institute Procurement regulations and procedures;
• Preparation of supplies estimates and expenditure;
• control of supplies vote;
• verification and disposal of unserviceable stores;
• responsible for personnel development and training in the department.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s honors degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management option), economics, procurement and supply chain management , marketing, law or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Satisfactorily served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer II for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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Duties and responsibilities for scientists at this grade will include: –

• participating in research problem identification;
• developing research concepts and proposals;
• designing experiments;
• collecting and analyzing data;
• preparing technical reports and scientific publications;
• using other methods to disseminate research findings in their areas of specialization; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent;
• Upper second class Bachelor’s Honours degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological Sciences, Bio-statistics, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biometrics; or equivalent ;

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Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• collecting, processing, preserving and analyzing water, sediment and biological samples;
• preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• recording of experimental data;
• maintaining laboratory equipment;
• keeping laboratory records;
• carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors;
• supervision and on-the-job training of junior technical personnel;
• ordering of laboratory materials and safe storage of the same;
• planning, supervising and evaluating laboratory services at research centers;
• assisting in training of interns and students on attachment;
• assisting in training and guiding clients on improved technologies such as seaweed farming, fish farming and value addition; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Higher national diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Working knowledge of computer applications.

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Duties and responsibilities include:

• Inspection and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment;
• inspection of works;
• installation and testing of plant and equipment;
• designing of simple structures;
• maintenance and manning of institute research vessels.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
• Higher national Diploma in one of the following disciplines:- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

OR

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C (Plain)or its equivalent;
• Ordinary Diploma in Marine Engineering/Electrical;
• 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency – Unlimited or Limited in their respective fields.

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Duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:

• collecting, processing, preserving samples from aquatic environment and other sources;
• collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• cleaning, maintaining and storing of laboratory apparatus and equipment;
• maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• carrying out analytical work on collected samples;
• recording of experimental data;
• assisting in demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients and visitors;
• guiding junior personnel, interns and students on attachment;
• assisting in training and guiding clients on improved technologies such as seaweed farming, fish farming and value addition; and
• any other duties as may assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent;
• Craft Certificate from a recognized institution preferably from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or its equivalent in the following fields; Food science, Fisheries, and Applied Laboratory Sciences; and
• Satisfactorily served at the position of Laboratory Technician II or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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Duties and responsibilities include:

• identification and provision of office space;
• generation and maintenance of transport records;
• in charge of compound and office maintenance;
• supervision of personnel in administration section; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For direct appointment to this grade, candidates must be in possession of the following qualifications:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) of at least mean grade “C” (Plain) or its equivalent;
• Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent of not less than two years from a recognized institution;
• Working knowledge of computer applications; and
• Satisfactory service at the position of Administrative Assistant I or equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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This will be the entry grade for officers in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• preparing the Institute newsletters, media features and supplements;
• scanning through the print and electronic media to extract information touching on the Institute;
• creating awareness to the public on the Institute activities, services and products; and
• implementing customer service charter.

Qualifications

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade C (Plain) or equivalent; and
• Diploma in Journalism/mass communication/graphic designers from a recognized institution; OR Diploma in Public Relations in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Satisfactorily served as Corporate Communications Assistant I/ Media Technician II or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years.