Responsibilities

• Undertake research problem identification with stakeholders in forest plantation;


• Develop multi-disciplinary research projects in forest plantation;


• Prioritizing research problems for implementation;


• Participating in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participating in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participating in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participating in designing experimental trials;


• Participating in laying out of trials in the field and nurseries;


• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in tree nurseries and field trials;


• Collecting of data in trials;


• Undertake data analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Supervising the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;


• Proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;


• Participating in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports


• Preparing and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any other duty as assigned from time to time

 Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• At least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Forest Biology, Silviculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Degree in Forestry, Silviculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Should have published at least two (2) Journal papers in the relevant journal;


• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines;


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences locally, regionally and globally;


• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;


• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage; and


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution