Coffee Research Officer Job in Kenya

Coffee Research Foundation is a State Corporation whose mandate is to research, develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, quality and value addition.

The Foundation invites applications from qualified persons for the following posts.

1. Research Officer (Plant Breeding)
Ref. No.RO/PB/1/2011

The successful candidate will report to a Senior Research Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating and implementing research projects on coffee improvement
• Establish field and lab trials
• Oversee the compilation, collection and processing of data
• Preparing research reports and scientific publications
• Occasionally participating in dissemination and training activities

Qualifications and experience

• A Bsc in Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent, must have enrolled in Msc in Plant Breeding.
• Knowledge of Molecular Biology applications in Crop improvement will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three years experience as Research Officer in Crop improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills

2. Research Officer (Crop Physiology)
Ref. No. RO/CP/2/2011
(1 position)

The successful candidate will report to a Senior Research Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

He/ she will be involved in initiating and implementing Ecophysiology Research Projects

• Preparation of research proposals
• Ensuring that approved research projects are carried out efficiently and in time
• Overseeing the collection, processing, interpretation and reporting of field data and information.
• Occasionally participate in technical meetings, dissemination and training activities.
• Supervision and training of technical support staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bsc. In Botany, Horticulture or Agriculture, must be enrolled for Msc in Crop Physiology, or Biotechnology.
• Proficiency in relevant ICT applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills

3. Research Officer (Agricultural Economics)
Ref. No. RO/AE/3/2011
(1 position)

The successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Research Officer.

Duties will include

• Undertake socio-economic and policy studies on issues affecting the coffee industry
• Collect, process, interpret and report on socio economic data and information.
• Occasionally participate in dissemination and training activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bsc degree in Agricultural Economics, must have enrolled for a master in Agric-economics/agribusiness/ economics.
• Proficiency in relevant ICT applications
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Relevant research experience and having published in referred journal will be an added advantage.

4. Research Officer (Plant Pathology)
Ref. No. RO/PP/4/2011

The successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Research Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement resource projects in consultation with Senior Research Officers.
• Formulate research projects proposals for sourcing of funds
• Overseeing the collection, processing, interpretation and reporting of field data and information.
• Prepare technical reports and publications.
• Occasionally participate in dissemination of research information and training activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bsc. degree in Agriculture or equivalent
• Proficiency in relevant ICT applications
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Relevant research experience and having published in referred journal will be an added advantage.

Director of Research
Coffee Research Foundation
P. O Box 4, 00232,
Ruiru.

To reach the Director of Research on or before 30th May 2011 clearly indicate on the envelope the Reference number of the job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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