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JOB DESCRIPTIONS/ SPECIFICATIONS FOR VACANT POSITIONS
1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN: JG: RF 13 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and responsibilities
i) Head of Supply Chain Management Division;
ii) Formulate, implement and review supply chain management systems, policies and
procedures;
iii) Coordinate and supervise all supplies and procurement activities and staff;
iv) Co-ordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans and budgets; as
well as administrative logistics services outlining key activities to be undertaken,
resource requirements, performance measures and indicators as well as expected
outcomes;
v) Co-ordinate the Tender and Procurement Committees;
vi) Recommend and participate in the disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture,
and other salvage goods in accordance with government and donor supplies and
procedures;
vii) Write reports of irregularities, such as property damage, leaking pipes, theft, fire and
presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences;
viii)
Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price,
availability and delivery, schedules. Also obtain multiple quotations from reliable and
competitive suppliers in line with prescribed regulations;
ix) Prepare purchase orders; obtain with signatures and forward procurement documents to
Chief Accountant for cheque and payment processing. Also monitor and evaluate the
delivery and quality of approved supplies;
x) Monitor and evaluate Supply Chain Management activities; and
xi) Compile quarterly and annual reports.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
At least Ten (10) years, three (3) years in the grade of a Principal Supply Chain Officer
or comparable position;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
Bachelors‟ Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
Master‟s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognised
institution;
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply or CIPS VI or
equivalent;
Membership of relevant professional
body;
Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course at a recognised Institution;
and
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Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised
institution.
2. SYSTEM DEVELOPER JG: RF 10- 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Prepare technical specifications for software development;
ii) Analyze, design, develop and implement software solutions and applications to address
user requirements;
iii) Analyze data and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and
implement solutions;
iv) Provide minor programming modifications to the existing systems;
v) Write technical procedures and documentation for developed systems and applications
including operations, and user guide to ensure that solutions are easily understandable
and usable;
vi) Document all project workflow and applications for easier follow-up, coordination,
maintenance and support;
vii) Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level
support and troubleshooting of various systems;
viii)
Web design, updates, debugging.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) of at least mean grade “C +” (C plus)
or its equivalent;
Bachelor‟s degree in Computer Science OR Information Communication Technology or
its equivalent;
At least four (4) years‟ work experience in software development and programming;
Knowledge in systems and database design including ERP systems
Experience in Microsoft .NET, JAVA, C++, ASP.net
Analytical and problem solving skills. Experience in the development and
implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.
Web development applications including PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript among
others;
Good communication skills.
3. RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (BIOMETRICIAN) JG: RF 9 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Assist Scientists in conceptualizing, planning and designing of experiments, field layout
and social studies
ii) Assist scientists in data management, analysis, interpretation of results and reporting;
iii) Assist Scientists in designing research tools for data collection and management;
iv) Identify biometrical and statistical needs of scientists and other staff and strategize how
to address them;
v) Organize and conduct relevant refresher courses for scientists and technical support staff
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to effectively integrate biometry in research;
vi) Oversee management of research protocols, database and applications.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Research experience of at least three (3) years
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc. In Biometry/ Statistics/ Mathematics from a recognized institution;
M.Sc. degree in Biometry/Statistics/ Mathematics from recognized institution;
Demonstrate knowledge on a range of statistical software and packages such as
GENSTAT, SPSS, R, STATA, SAS among others; and
Demonstrate knowledge on relational database and applications.
Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;
4.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (Economist) JG: RF 9 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Participate in the Conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluating of R&D projects /programmes /activities;
ii) Collect and analyze economic data on forest enterprises and markets using cost benefit
analysis, econometric and marketing efficiency tools and procedures on farm household
surveys, market value chain
surveys, value addition processing, comparative land
use/enterprises analysis, technology impact surveys, wealth indices, price analysis, and
reviews of statistical data;
iii) Integrate economics and market research in forestry research and development processes
by carrying out cost benefits analysis of technology innovation and competitiveness of
proposed technologies on existing forest practices/technologies to gauge research
benefits and impacts;
iv) Contribute to the understanding on the role of land use economics and market studies to
enhance technology adoption and socioeconomic impacts of technologies on the
livelihoods/environment and human development;
v) Assess the role of forest sector in socioeconomic development through monitoring the
roles of
industry and forest based enterprises in forest technology adoption and
development of models for linking tree growers to various vibrant markets niches in the
country/export/imports by undertaking market surveys, national and regional trade in
forest and natural products.
vi) Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs
b)
Requirements for Appointment
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Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc in Forestry/Agricultural Economics/Natural Resource Management (Second Class Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
MSc in
Forestry/Natural Resource Management /Agricultural Economics or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Should have written at least two (2) reports/papers;
A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
Computer Literacy especially in Excel, SAS, SPSS or relevant economic packages.
5.
a)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (Forest and Environmental Economist on Policy and
Governance: RF 9 – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Participate in the Conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluating of R&D projects /programmes /activities;
ii) Collect and analyze forest and environmental policy and economic data using economic,
econometric and environmental tools
and procedures such as policy analysis,
environmental valuation, payment for ecosystem services, game theory and negotiations,
local policy and legal instruments, international engagement instruments and tools on
forest and environment (treaties, conventions, agreements and MOUs) among others;
iii) Integrate forest and environmental economics in policy and legal processes and activities
by participating in policy and legal revisions, stakeholder capacity building and
preparation of policy briefs to inform national and county governments;
iv) Contribute to the understanding of forest and environmental degradation impacts on
socioeconomic development, watersheds/river ecosystems stability, resource conflicts,
equitable resource cost/benefit sharing, resource governance/structures, food security,
and health at both regional, national and global levels
v) Assess the role of forest/environmental policy/legal instruments on management and
provision of environmental goods and services by linking of conservation efforts to
quantum of benefits to the local and global economies.
vi) Mainstreaming of some local and international policy and legal instruments to enhance
forest/environmental conservation at national, county and ecosystem levels through such
instruments as Forest Act, Forest Policy, EMCA, National Climate Change Strategy,
Vision 2030, Farm Forest Rules 2009, voluntary Carbon Credits, REDD+ among others.
vii) Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc in Forestry/Environmental Management/Natural Resource Management (Second
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Class -Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
MSc in Environmental Economics/Policy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Should have written at least two (2)
reports/papers;
A team player, good in communication and report writing;
and
Computer Literacy e s p e c i a l l y in Microsoft Excel SPSS, SAS, or any
relevant packages.
6.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II –JG:RF9 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Develop forestry and allied natural resources research proposals;
ii) Prepare and plan research trials and their field monitoring;
iii) Prepare silvicultural prescriptions to meet required targets;
iv) Undertake collection of field data and subsequent analysis;
v) Prepare quarterly and annual reports.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in Natural Resource
Management;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ Environmental Studies (Second Class Upper Division);
MSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource
Management;
Should have written at least three (3)
reports/papers;
A team player, good in communication and report writing;
and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised
institution.
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a)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (GIS/REMOTE SENSING) –JG:RF9 – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Undertake geospatial data collection, processing, storage and analysis;
ii) Assist Scientists in Mapping using GPS, map production and onscreen digitizing;
iii) Assist Scientists in Satellite image processing and interpretation;
iv) Assist Scientists in Modelling of forest biomass and carbon stocks;
v) Develop GIS and remote sensing tools, spatial database and other datasets for research
vi) Identify GIS and Remote Sensing needs of scientists and strategize how to address them
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b)
Requirements for Appointment
Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in GIS/Remote Sensing.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/ Environmental Studies (Second Class Upper Division);
MSc in GIS/ Remote Sensing;
Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;
A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
8. ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SILVICULTURIST)- JG:RF8 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Problem identification and analysis especially in forest plantation management and
development;
ii) Formulating, coordinating and implementing multi-disciplinary research projects;
iii) Preparing technical reports and scientific publications; and disseminating research
findings;
iv) Resource budgeting and management; guiding, supervising and mentoring of junior
scientists;
v) Undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of projects under implementation.
vi) Oversee the management of seed production for the different ecological sites in the
country.
vii) prepare forest management plans to guide long-term operations in the forest from
species-site matching,
viii)
Nursery operations, plantation establishment to harvesting to maximise economic
returns to investment.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
BSc in Forestry Science/Forest Biology & Silviculture (Upper Second class) or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
Demonstrate capability of report writing
Be computer literate with certificate from recognized institution
Demonstrate field experience working in forest plantation as reflected in referee
reports
9.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (TREE BREEDER) JG:RF 9–1 POST (READVERTISEMENT)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Develop multi-disciplinary research projects in tree breeding
Participate Develop and update national tree improvement strategies
Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in tree breeding
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Data collection and management
Undertake data analysis and reporting
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience in tree/plant breeding
ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
iii) Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry/Botany from a recognized Institution
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management with a major in forestry
iv) M.Sc. Degree in tree/plant breeding from a recognized Institution;
v) Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers; and
vi) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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a)
b)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (TAXONOMIST) JG RF 9 –1 POST (READVERTISEMENT)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Ensure that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants.
ii) Get actively involved in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation
resources.
iii) Ensure that voucher specimens permitting future checking are deposited in KEFRI
herbarium.
iv) Maintain and develop KEFRI herbarium.
Requirements for Appointment
Should have at least three (3) years‟ practical experience;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
BSc in Botany/ Natural Resource Management/ Range management or its equivalent
(Second Class -Upper Division) from a recognized Institution;
M.Sc. in Botany/ Range management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Should have written at least three (3) reports/papers;
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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a)
ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (SOCIAL SCIENCE) JG: RF 8 – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Participate in the Conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluating of R&D projects /programmes /activities;
ii) Collect and analyze Social and economic data using participatory tools and procedures
such as focus group discussions, community meetings, social surveys, transect walks,
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historical trends, social mapping and wealth mapping;
iii) Integrate women and the youth in the research process by carrying out gender analysis
and gender segregated mapping of research benefits;
iv) Contribute to the understanding of human factors such as poverty, wealth, food security,
tenure, political affiliation, religion, education, gender, age, resource endowment and
status in society which may influence the out -come and impact of research in
communities and societies;
v) Assess the role of indigenous technical knowledge in areas such as herbal medicinal
plants conservation, management of religious (Kaya) and community forests in forest
conservation;
vi) Produce regularly relevant research publication and policy briefs.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or
its equivalent qualification;
Bachelor‟s degree in Sociology/ community Development (Second Class -Upper
Division) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Should have written at least two (2) reports/papers;
A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
Computer Literacy especially in SPSS programme.
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ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (TREE BREEDER) JG RF 8 – 1 POST
(RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Participate in identification of tree breeding problems
ii) Participate in development of multidisciplinary research projects in tree breeding
iii) Participate in developing and updating of national tree improvement strategies
iv) Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in tree breeding
v) Participate in data collection and management
vi) Participate in data analysis and reporting
b) Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ (
plus) or its equivalent qualification;
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry/Botany from a recognized Institution
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management with a major in
forestry
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (BIOTECHNOLOGY) JG RF 8 – 2 POSTS
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Duties and responsibilities include:
i)
Participate in problem identification in forest Biotechnology
ii)
Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Biotechnology
iii)
Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest
Biotechnology
iv)
Participate in data collection and management
v)
Participate in data analysis and reporting
b)
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Genetics
Must be computer literate.
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ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PATHOLOGY) JG RF 8 – 1 POST
(a)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in identification of forest/tree diseases
Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Pathology
Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest Pathology
Participate in data collection and management
Participate in data analysis and reporting
(b)
Requirements for
Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany
OR
Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Natural Resources Management with a major in
Pathology/Mycology
Must be computer literate.
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ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST (ENTOMOLOGY) JG RF 8 – 1 POST
(a)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in identification of insect pests problems
Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on attachment in Entomology
Participate in development of multi-disciplinary research projects in forest Entomology
Participate in data collection and management
Participate in data analysis and reporting
(b)
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology or Agricultural entomology
OR
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Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Natural Resources Management with a major in
Entomology
Must be computer literate.
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ACCOUNTANT III JG: RF8 – 3 POSTS
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures;
ii) Perform general accounting duties: collect revenue, process payments, monitor revenue
collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
iii) Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports;
iv) Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including
monthly and annual accounts;
v) Provide safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records;
vi) Carry out regular stock takes and report accordingly;
vii) Control of vote book;
Maintenance of debtor‟s ledger.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
At least three (3) years in the grade of Accounts Assistant I or in a comparable position;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C” (C Plain) or its
equivalent;
Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option/Finance) or its equivalent; and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution; Knowledge of
Accpacc accounting system will be an added advantage.
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PENSION ASSISTANT JG: RF8 – 1 POST
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Receiving, recording and responding to communications/ enquiries from members;
ii) Maintaining member registry and scheme documents;
iii) Forwarding pension withdraw notices to the administrator and following up for
computation worksheets;
iv) Verifying correctness of computation worksheets and service provider‟s fees and
seeking approval from trustees to pay;
v) Following up benefits payment and other disbursements cheques;
vi) Keeping track of new members and ensuring that they fill the nomination of beneficiary
forms;
vii) Quarterly membership reconciliation with the employer HR records;
viii)
Liaising with accountant on reconciliation of contributions and withdrawal;
ix) Liaising with administrator to ensure quarterly contributions are sent to RBA.
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b)
Requirements for Appointment
At least 2 (two) years‟ experience in a similar position;
Bachelor‟s degree in Commerce, Finance or Actuarial Sciences;
Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage; and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT I JG: RF7- 1 POSTS
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures;
ii) Perform general accounting duties: collect revenue, process payments, monitor revenue
collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
iii) Verify, compile, maintain and file records;
iv) Process accounting and transaction reports;
v) Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records;
vi) Carry out regular stock takes and report accordingly;
vii) Cash book postings;
viii)Monthly bank reconciliations.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C minus) or its
equivalent;
Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized
institution; and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST III JG: RF6 – 4 POSTS
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Collect, prepare, manage and safely dispose samples and specimens;
ii) Maintain and preserve specimens
iii) Carry out elementary analytical work;
iv) Record experimental data
v) Keep laboratory records;
vi) Maintain and preserve specimens;
vii) Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment;
viii)Clean laboratory apparatus, equipment and surface;
ix) Train and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;
x) Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors; and
xi) Participate in planning and evaluating laboratory services;
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b)
Requirements for Appointment
At least 3 years‟ experience as a Laboratory Technologist
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C minus) or its
equivalent, with a minimum “C” plain in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics;
Diploma in Applied Biology/Analytical Chemistry/Physics from a recognized institution;
and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
20.
FORESTER III JG: RF6 – 3 POSTS
a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Manage Forest Estate;
ii) Supervise removal of forest products;
iii) Promote forestry technologies and application of research results amongst stakeholders;
iv) Supervise tree seed collection and handling;
v) Supervise tree seedling production;
vi) Prepare planting sites;
vii) Establish and protect experimental plots;
viii)
Assess experiments and collect data;
ix) Monitor forest pests and diseases.
b)
Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C” (C Plain) or its
equivalent;
Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution; and
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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ICT TECHNOLOGIST III (Network Administrator) JG: RF6 – 1 POSITION
(a)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Assist the Network Administrator to maintain a stable network environment.
ii) Conduct daily backups of network files and test on a regular basis.
iii) Initiate virus detection policies and procedures.
iv) Assist in implementing, supervising and testing the Institute‟s Disaster Recovery Plan.
v) Provide internal office support for office software applications and validate licensing.
vi) Assist in coordinating maintenance of Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and
other hardware with vendors.
vii) Manage Storage Area Network, Network Attached Devices and Direct Attached Devices.
viii)Assist in regularly evaluating network resources and implementing
improvements.
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(b)
Requirements for Appointment
At least 3 years‟ experience working with Local Area Networks, E-mail services on
Novell GroupWise/Windows 2003/2008 networks in a Windows environment and/or
Novell/Windows NT professional certification.
Diploma in Information Technology, computer science, Business and IT (BIT) or
information systems from a recognized Institution.
A professional certification from Novell or Microsoft in network software is considered
desirable (CCNA or CompTia N+).
Linux Administration (CompTIA Linux+ or SUSE Certified Linux Administrator or
LPIC-1: Linux Server Professional Certification or equivalent)
Ability to carry network equipment.
All mail should be addressed to;
The Director,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
P.O BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI
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