Assistant Research Scientist - 4 Posts At Kenya Marine And Fisheries Research Institute (Kmfri)

Remuneration and BenefitsBasic 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 KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationsThe 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 SpecificationFor 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; andProficiency in computer applications; andMeets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the ConstitutionKey Competencies and SkillsGood Communication skills;Good Interpersonal skills;Good Organizational skills;Good team player; andAbility to work under pressure.