Job Description
RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SEED SCIENCE): KEFRI 7
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development,
implementation, designing, and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research
projects/programmes in tree seed;
Participating in implementation of the National Tree Seed Production, Certification
and Distribution Strategy;
Working closely with the Tree Breeders, map out and document and maintain a
database on seed sources of different tree species in different regions;
Participating in establishment and improvement of seed sources of priority tree
species;
Assisting in collection, analysis and management of data in seed science;
Assisting in writing appropriate technical reports and scientific papers including
Research Notes, Technical Notes, conference papers, peer reviewed papers and
dissemination materials in seed science;
Participating in establishment and improvement of seed stands of priority tree species;
Participating in proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the
Institute;
Collaborate with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions locally,
regionally and internationally to implement various interdisciplinary research
activities;
Enhancing visibility of KEFRI nationally, regionally and globally through workshops,
conferences, webinars and other relevant platforms;
Assisting in provision of advisory and training services to internal and external
stakeholders;
Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in tree seed
science;
Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus)
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) A Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Seed Science and Technology, Botany or
Natural Resource Management from a recognized Institution;
iii) A team player, good in communication and report writing;
iv) Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
v) Valid membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; and
vi) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.