Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) Vacancies

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu. 

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.

KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant positions:

Extension Scientist

Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: ES/REC/01/12
Salary Scale: RF 11 

Ksh 63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.

The Extension Scientist reports to the Assistant Director Technology Transfer. The successful candidates may be deployed in any of the four centres at Kibos, Opapo, Mumias, or Mtwapa.

Duties Include

• Plan and conduct farmer training activities
• Disseminate research results through field days, seminars ,shows and open days.
• Liaise closely with specific extension staff from Ministry of Agriculture, sugar milling factories and farmers’ organization to hold farmers’ outreach programmes
• Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
• Supervision and development of staff
• Prepare individual budget, work plans and reports

Level of Education and Experience:

• MSc degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized university.
• Evidence of output and extension experience of at least 5 years.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer 

Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: AIE/REC/02/12
Salary Scale : RF 11 

Ksh 63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.

The Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer reports to the Director. The successful candidate will be deployed at Kibos station.

Duties include;

• Carrying out studies on soil water plant relations to promote water retention, improve drainange, infiltration and efficient water use.
• Carrying out studies on appropriate irrigation and drainage technologies to improve cane yields and stabilize cane supply.
• Establishment of standards of work for a range of mechanical operations such as land preparation, transport, etc.
• Develop and promote appropriate farm machinery, tools and equipment
• Development and integration of environmentally sound techniques and practices in sugar production systems.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
• Supervision and development of staff
• Departmental budget, work plans and reports
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director

Level of Education and Experience:

• MSc degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university.
• Evidence of output and relevant work experience of at least five (5) years.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Internal Auditor 

Grade RF 10 (1 Post)- REF:IA/REC/03/12
Salary Scale: RF 10 

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The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The post exists in Kibos Headquarters.

Duties include

• Participates in preparations of risk-based audit plans/programmes
• Determine scope of review in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager.
• Documents, evaluates and tests systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure 

1. compliance with policies and procedures, 
2. accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, 
3. economic use of resources, and 
4. safeguarding of assets

• Develops and discusses findings; comes to agreement on recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
• Prepares working papers for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
• Drafts audit reports
• Any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager

Level of Education and Experience:

• Holders of a relevant University degree and CPA II/CIA II or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• In addition the candidate must have three (3) years post qualification experience in internal auditing from a reputable organization.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Interested candidates for the above positions who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:

The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100, Kisumu
E-mail: director@kesref.org

So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on 8th June 2012
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.