Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake vegetative propagation;
- Undertake agronomy of horticultural (tree) crops;
- Prepare orders for various types of plants and seeds;
- Prepare and implement proper nursery management; Undertake data collection and elementary analysis;
- Sampling seed lots for testing;
- Undertake accurate seed quality tests including but not limited to moisture content, purity, seed weight, germination tests;
- Document and report accurately propagated tree species, seed testing process and results;
- Assist in undertaking of seed research;
- Carry out basic maintenance of propagation and laboratory equipment;
- Clean propagation, laboratory apparatus, equipment working and working surfaces;
- Participate in publications of technical documents;
- Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
- Train and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;
- Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
- Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
- Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Diploma in Horticulture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
- Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation is an added advantage; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution
Method of Application
MODE OF APPLICATION
Online Application
- Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/mJH5wsskADY8UZJq5
Hard copy applications
- IN ADDITION to the online application, it is MANDATORY that all applicants should send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.
- They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 31 July, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
- 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.
KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply here: Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) on docs.google.com
