Assistant Research Scientist - 4 Posts

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:

• Identifying research problem with stakeholders;
• Prioritizing research problems for implementation;
• Developing research concepts;
• Identifying relevant literature material;
• Collecting of data in the field;
• Data Analysis;
• Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Organizing and implementing dissemination activities that include Open days, ASK shows;
• Disseminating research findings in local fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Mentor students on attachment, interns and visitors including High School and Colleges;
• Implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments;
• Compiling departmental quarterly and annual reports;

Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Marine engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology; or any other aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Good Organizational skills;
• Good team player; and
• Ability to work under pressure.