| Date Placed | 2010-05-11 12:05:33 | ||
| Job Title | RESEARCH OFFICER I | ||
| Profession | Researcher | ||
| Level of Employment | White Collar | ||
| Category | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | ||
| Institution | KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | ||
| Sector | Private Sector | ||
| Country of placement | Kenya | Town/City | North Eastern Province |
| Deadline | 09/06/2010 |
Description
The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is a Parastatal established by the Government of Kenya under the Science and Technology Act Cap 250 to carry out Agricultural Research to support the Crop and Livestock Production sectors of the country. Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff and other National and International Development Partners. KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the sub-centers located all over the country with a view of developing and disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of farmers in various Agro-ecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances. In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute would like to fill in the following positions, which are vacant.
The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates. JOB GRADE R.I.10– REF: KARI/2/027/07 (3 Posts)
The Research Officer I in Land and Water Management, Socio-economics and Environment Officer respectively will be reporting to the Officer – in – Charge and they shall conduct research required for agricultural knowledge and technologies for the KARI Garissa mandate region. The Research Officers are expected to come up with appropriate research and development strategies, to implement research and development programmes/projects, and to disseminate and promote the adoption of resulting technologies, products and services for the benefit of end users.
These positions will be based at KARI Garissa Center.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Formulate research project proposals.
• Co-ordinate and implement research projects and communicate research findings including Technology transfer.
• Carry out constraint identification surveys and analysis.
• Prepare reports and technical/scientific publications.
• Ensure proper resource management.
• Guide other staff working in the research programmes.
• Develop and validate diagnostic tools and technologies.
• Provide diagnostic, advisory and training services.
Requirements for Appointment
• Masters’ degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance as reflected by results as follows:
a) Be the first author of a verifiable paper in aconference/symposium with proceedings.
b) Be at least the second author of at least two (2) verifiable papers in conferences/symposia with proceedings.
R.I.10: Ksh. 40,835x2, 042 – 42,877x2,144 – 45,021x2,251 – 47,272x2,364 – 49,636p.m.
Applicants should send a cover letter, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone,fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ professional qualifications and work experience, photocopies of their academic and professional qualifications to:
The Director,
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute,
Kaptagat Road.
The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Masters
Application and employer's details
| Company Name | KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| Address | P.O BOX 57811-00200 NAIROBI |
| Phone | - |