Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Vacancies

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation undertaking research in forestry and natural resources.

KEFRI is ISO.14001:2004 Environment Management System certified.

KEFRI intends to recruit the following:

Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination of all laboratories in KEFRI.
• Coordinate and provide advice on purchase of equipment and budget for laboratories.
• Coordinate revenue generation activities in laboratories.
• Develop and manage a central data management system.
• Ensure that the laboratories are compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 2007.
• Ensure that the laboratories are compliant with EMCA 2009 (Water Quality and Waste Regulation 2007) and any other applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure implementation of ISO 14001:2004 procedures relevant to the laboratories.
• Coordinate activities towards achievement and maintenance of international quality assurance and laboratory accreditations.

Qualifications

The candidate should be in possession of:

• At least a Masters Degree in Laboratory Technology.
• Five years experience in a plant related laboratory.
• Computer literate

The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable basis with an initial probation of six months.

Enterprise Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop plans, strategies and mechanism to meet enterprise objectives and achieve expected profits operational and business results.
• Assess priorities and maintain targeted work plans, including the development and implementation of the business plans.
• Keep abreast with local and international policy initiatives in order to identify unmet needs and development opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate financial and other enterprise records and reports.
• Ensure that all enterprise products, services and activities are responsive to clients needs and are provided in ways that meet legal, statutory and best practice requirements.
• Be responsible for training and development, deployment of staff in the Enterprise Unit in liaison with relevant offices.
• Commercialize KEFRI’s innovations, services and products.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should be in possession of the following:

• At least a Masters degree in Enterprise Development or Business Administration – specialized in entrepreneurship or marketing or related disciplines.
• At least five years experience in a successful enterprise in either Public or Private sector.
• Exhibit high relationship skills.
• Be innovative and be able to come up with business solutions.
• Be capable of building and maintaining a team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be computer literate.

The appointment will be on a Contract of three (3) years renewable through mutual consent.

A gratuity would be paid at 31% of the basic salary at the end of the Contract.

Attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidates.

Other benefits include; house, medical, commuter and leave allowances, Group Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance cover.

Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current remuneration package, names and addresses of three(3) referees, one of which should be the current employer.

Those working in Civil Service and Parastatals should forward their application through their Heads of Departments.

Written applications should be sent to The Director KEFRI so as to reach not later than 8th May 2012.

Applicants who do not receive any communication should consider their application unsuccessful.