Assistant Forester (9 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Requirements for Appointment

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

MODE OF APPLICATION

Online Application

Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/mJH5wsskADY8UZJq5

Hard copy applications

IN ADDITION to the online application, it is MANDATORY that all applicants should send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 31 July, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to:

The Director/CEO,

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),

P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,

NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.