Forester Jobs, Other Professions, KEFRI Jobs


Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research and provide information and technologies for sustainable development of forestry and allied natural resources for socio-economic development.


The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions;


FORESTER III : KEFRI 6


 Duties and Responsibilities



  • Managing Forest Estate;

  • Supervising removal of forest products;

  • Promoting forestry technologies and application of research results amongst stakeholders;

  • Working closely with scientists, develop calendar of events to ensure timely production of planting material;

  • Supervising tree seed collection and handling;

  • Supervising tree seedling production;

  • Preparing planting sites;

  • Undertaking establishment and protection of experimental plots;

  • Assessing experiments and collect data;

  • Undertaking monitoring forest pests and diseases; and

  • Any other duty as assigned from time to time


Qualifications



  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or its equivalent;

  • Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution; and

  • Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution


How to Apply


Hard copy applications


 Interested persons should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. The Curriculum Vitae should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e- mail address and names and addresses of three referees. Applications should reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 4th May, 2020.


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.


 Summary of applications


 Interested applicants are required to fill the attached job application summary template from their testimonials and submit in soft copy (saved in MS Excel) to recruitment@kefri.org. An example has been attached for your guidance. Kindly replace the sample with your information.


Note: Job Applications sent to this email address will NOT be accepted except the dully filled job application summary template


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


KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED