The Kenya
Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry
of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu.
KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate
technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of
the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.
KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced
individuals to the following vacant positions:
Extension Scientist
Extension Scientist
Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: ES/REC/01/12
Salary Scale: RF 11
Salary Scale: RF 11
Ksh
63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.
The Extension Scientist reports to the Assistant Director Technology Transfer. The successful candidates may be deployed in any of the four centres at Kibos, Opapo, Mumias, or Mtwapa.
Duties Include
Plan and conduct farmer training activities
Disseminate research results through field days, seminars
,shows and open days.
Liaise closely with specific extension staff from Ministry
of Agriculture, sugar milling factories and farmers’ organization to hold
farmers’ outreach programmes
Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
Supervision and development of staff
Prepare individual budget, work plans and reports
Level of Education and Experience:
MSc degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from a
recognized university.
Evidence of output and extension experience of at least 5
years.
ICT competency
Other Competencies
Personal initiative and high integrity
Good public relations and communication skills
Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish
and maintain effective working relationships.
Certificate of good conduct
Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer
Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: AIE/REC/02/12
Salary Scale : RF 11
Salary Scale : RF 11
Ksh
63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.
The Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer
reports to the Director. The successful candidate will be deployed at Kibos
station.
Duties include;
Carrying out studies on soil water plant relations to
promote water retention, improve drainange, infiltration and efficient water
use.
Carrying out studies on appropriate irrigation and drainage
technologies to improve cane yields and stabilize cane supply.
Establishment of standards of work for a range of mechanical
operations such as land preparation, transport, etc.
Develop and promote appropriate farm machinery, tools and
equipment
Development and integration of environmentally sound
techniques and practices in sugar production systems.
Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
Supervision and development of staff
Departmental budget, work plans and reports
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director
Level of Education and Experience:
MSc degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field from
a recognized university.
Evidence of output and relevant work experience of at least
five (5) years.
ICT competency
Other Competencies
Personal initiative and high integrity
Good public relations and communication skills
Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish
and maintain effective working relationships.
Certificate of good conduct
Internal Auditor
Grade RF 10 (1 Post)- REF:IA/REC/03/12
Salary Scale: RF 10
Salary Scale: RF 10
Ksh 52000x1240-57060x1340-61110x1370-65300x1450-66750 p.m.
The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The post exists in Kibos Headquarters.
Duties include
Participates in preparations of risk-based audit
plans/programmes
Determine scope of review in conjunction with the Internal
Audit Manager.
Documents, evaluates and tests systems and controls to
determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure
compliance with policies and procedures,
accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability
and integrity of information,
economic use of resources, and
safeguarding of assets
Develops and discusses findings; comes to agreement on
recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers
of operations audited and monitors the implementation status of agreed
recommendations.
Prepares working papers for review by the Internal Audit
Manager.
Drafts audit reports
Any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager
Level of Education and Experience:
Holders of a relevant University degree and CPA II/CIA II or
its equivalent from a recognized institution.
In addition the candidate must have three (3) years post
qualification experience in internal auditing from a reputable organization.
ICT competency
Other Competencies
Personal initiative and high integrity
Good public relations and communication skills
Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish
and maintain effective working relationships.
Certificate of good conduct
Interested candidates for 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:
So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on 8th June 2012
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.
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