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Assistant Research Officer Job at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
(RI.9) – POSITION – ONE (1)
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries was established by an Act of parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of 1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation Act No.28 of 2013.
The Institute mandate is to undertake research in marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable exploitation, management and conservation of Kenya’s fisheries resources, and contribute to National strategies of food security, poverty alleviation, clean environment and creation of employment as provided for under vision 2030.
The Institute has Research Centers and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sag-ana and Turkana.
KMFRI is seeking to recruit self-motivated professionals who are team players to fill the following vacant positions within its approved establishment:

Duties for the Assistant Research Officer Job

• Participating in problem identification;
• Developing research concepts;
• Designing experiments;
• Collecting and analyzing data and preparing technical reports;
• Provision of scientific advisory services in the area of expertise.
• Participating in seminars and short courses on research practice.
• Identify problems, plan and implement research projects with minimal supervision from senior Research scientists.
• Assisting in initiation, implementation and evaluation of research projects.
• Dissemination of research findings
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Assistant Research Officer Job Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent;
• Bachelor of Science Degree Second Class Honors (upper division) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Natural product, chemistry, Food science, Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Must be computer literate.

How to Apply
Remuneration – Basic Salaries per cadre will be as follows:-

• Job Group RI.8 – Minimum KShs.31,020.00 Maximum KShs.41,590.00pm. plus other attractive benefits.
• Job Group RI.9 – Minimum KShs.35,910.00 Maximum KShs.45,880.00 pm. plus other attractive benefits.
• Job Group RI.10 – Minimum KShs.41,590.00 Maximum KShs.55,840.00 pm. plus other attractive benefits.
• Job Group RI.12 – Minimum KShs.77,527.00 Maximum KShs.103,894.00 pm. plus other attractive benefits.

These positions are permanent and pensionable. Applicants for Job Group RI. 12 must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed resume and copies of certificates and testimonials to the address shown below not later than 14th June 2017.
The Director,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P.O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Mombasa
Phone: 020-8021560, 020-8021561
Email: director@kmfri.co.ke
KMFRI is an Equal opportunity Employer.
Note:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.