The Kenya Sugar
Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of
Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos, off Kisumu-Miwani Road.
KESREF is mandated to
develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity,
value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan Sugar Sub-sector.
1. Extension Scientist
Grade
RF
5
Ref: ES / REC/TEMP/01/13
1
Post
Salary Scale:- Ksh 63782 x 3189 - 66971 x 3349 - 70320 x 3516 -73836 x 3691 - 77527 x 3877 - 81404 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Initiate and
implement extension projects; design, establish and manage trials; collect,
compile and analyse data from extension experiments; compile and generate
extension reports; supervise and manage resources; plan intervention measures;
prepare scientific and technical reports; offer training and advisory services,
prepare and communicate extension findings.
Job requirements
For appointment to
this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Have a Masters
Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University
- Three (3) years
experience in extension work,
- Demonstrated
ability and shown merit in work performance and results;
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Good analytical
and leadership skills;
- Be a result
oriented team player;
- Possess Computer
application skills.
2. Assistant Laboratory Technologist II
Grade
RF
7
1
Post
Re: ALT/REC/ TEMP/
02/13-(One Post)
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Collection and
maintenance of laboratory records; indexing and processing experimental data;
performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to
support scientific investigations; carrying out analytical and diagnostic
tests; ensuring safety procedures are adhered to.
Job
requirements
For appointment to
this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Bachelors degree
in Chemistry or relevant discipline from a recognized institution
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
- Possess Computer
application skills
3. Information Communication and Technology Officer III
RF 7-REF:ICTO/REC/TEMP/03/13
1
Post
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Respond to client problem
calls from 1st Line Support Officers and the Helpdesk; troubleshoot and resolve
simple ICT hardware, Office and System software, and Business Application
problems; forward unresolved problems to 3rd Line Support Officers; carry out
simple preventive maintenance on specialised ICT equipment including switches,
routers, and access points; carry out performance tuning on system software of
personal computers; carry out back-up on user computers.
Job requirements
For appointment to
this grade a candidate must have the following;
- Bachelor’s
degree in Information and Communication Technology or its equivalent from
a recognized institution;
- Professional
Certification in the following areas: Systems Administration; Application
Development; Hardware Administration; Network Administration; User
Support; Information Security; Electronics;
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
4. Supply Chain Management Officer III
Job
Grade:
RF 7
Ref: SCMO
III/REC/TEMP/04/13
(One
Post)
Salary
Scale: -
Ksh 50670x1150-55270x1240-57730x1300-60330 p.m.
Duties
and responsibilities
Carry out stock
taking reconciliations; prepare and maintain records; provide guidance and
advice to Officers working under him/her; prepare periodic and annual supply
chain management reports; monitor the movement of stores; and recommending
requisition when stocks approach reorder level; prepare procurement documents;
evaluate and conduct cost/quality comparisons for good/services from suppliers;
ensure compliance with procurement manual; consolidate procurement
requisitions; compile specifications for user requirements; provide secretariat
services to the procurement, evaluation, tender opening, inspection and
acceptance committees.
Job
requirements
For appointment to
this grade, a candidate must have the following:-
- Bachelor degree
in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized
institution; OR
- Bachelors degree
and a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
from a recognized institution;
- Computer
applications skills;
- Be a member of
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical
skills
- Be a result
oriented team player
Interested candidates
for any of the above positions who meet the requirements may send their
applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter
of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as
expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time
telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
Kisumu
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
Kisumu
E-mail:
director@kesref.org
So as to reach him not
later than 4.00 pm on -21st June 2013
KESREF is an equal
opportunity employer.
Please Note that
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
