Temporary Vacant Positions at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Job Specifications
Duties and Responsibilities will entail;
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Supporting the implementation security strategies, policies and procedures;
• Assisting on the matters on security for assets and operations;
• Participate in the coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning;
• Supporting identification of potential security threats;
• Supporting investigation of internal security breaches
• Maintaining records of crimes and incidents
• Supporting security surveys and inspections
• Reporting on security related matters affecting operations to the supervisor.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Business Management, Human Resource Management, Office Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Key Competencies and Skills
• Communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Supervisory skills; and
• Organization skills.

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
• Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
• Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
• Preparing and submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
• Maintaining a proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle;
• Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road;
• Adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• At least One (1) year driving experience;
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Good communication and reporting skills;
• Good interpersonal skills

Job specification
Duties and responsibilities of these officers’ entail assisting in:

• Inspection, receipt and issue of goods and services
• Safe storage of inventory to minimize breakages and loss of items held in stock
• Periodic and ad hoc stock taking
• Provision of secretariat services to ad hoc procurement committees
• Maintenance of the approved list of pre-qualified and registered suppliers for goods, services and works
• Preparation of reports for low value procurements.
• Safe custody of gifts and gratuities register of the institute to enhance integrity in the operations of the Supply Chain function.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Diploma in supplies Management or Foundation Stage Diploma in Supply chain Management from chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS) or KISM or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Key competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team building
• TRANSPORT

Job specification

• Participating in provision of technical support on implementation of procurement strategies;
• Assisting in the implementation of approved consolidated procurement plan;
• Assisting in the preparation, compilation and submission of reports to management;
• Supporting the implementation of appropriate internal control systems and conduct regular checks on stocks and issuance procedures;
• Assisting in the identification of surplus, obsolete, and unserviceable stores and equipment for disposal purposes;
• Participating in market surveys by collecting and analyzing data to establish prevailing market prices for standard goods; and
• Supporting the clerical roles in the department.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management option), economics, procurement and supply chain management, marketing, law or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Team building

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

• Performing office and messengerial duties;
• Operating basic office equipment;
• Arranging meeting venues professionally and timely;
• Collecting and dispatching mails/letters/files;
• Requisitioning office general supplies;
• Ensuring general office, machines/ equipment/apparatus cleanliness;
• Collecting and disposing waste;
• Dusting offices and ensure habitable office conditions; and
• Moving or carrying office equipment and furniture;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• A mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and Proficiency in computer applications,

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills; and
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages.
• AQUACULTURE

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this grade include

• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glass ware, surfaces, equipment, raceways, ponds
• Storing of laboratory apparatus and equipment
• Receiving and recording samples from aquatic environment for analysis;
• Support in Collecting, processing and preserving test samples
• Participates in arranging the laboratory reagents in cupboards
• Carrying out elementary analytical work
• Disposing of general laboratory waste
• Maintenance of laboratory reports and records
• Assisting in demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients and visitors; and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade as an officer must have at least:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technology, Food technology, environmental studies from a recognized institution; OR Occupational/Proficiency Test Certificate Grade III/II/I in Civil Engineering for Geological Laboratories from a recognized institution; Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Integrity.

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this grade include

• Assisting in collection and transmission of fisheries and aquaculture data to scientists;
• Assisting in the maintenance of fish ponds and aquaria;
• Cleaning of laboratories, fish ponds and aquaria;
• Assisting in seining and harvesting fish from ponds;
• Assisting in feeding of fish in fish ponds and aquaria;
• Assist in observing and reporting abnormal behavior in aquaculture systems; and
• Assist in observing and reporting functional faults in aquaculture systems.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade as an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) D Plain or equivalent;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; and
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• CORPORATE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities of officers in this position will entail:

• Participating in the planning of organizational events
• Inspecting meeting venues, conference halls and training rooms to ensure they are properly set-up prior to functions taking place in the venues
• Participating in designing, writing first draft press releases, case studies, articles, leaflets, journals, reports, publicity brochures, website content; editing, and moderating social media content where necessary
• Providing input in the preparation of departmental work plans and annual budgets
• Responding to queries made across online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter etc.
• Editing first draft press releases and assigning appropriate headlines for review by senior PR officers
• Editing and translating scientific papers and research work to a language that can be consumed by mass audiences;
• Undertaking general administrative;
• Incorporating online tools to build relationships with current and prospective clients
• Gathering or researching on publishable information from the public and media for sharing with various stakeholders
• Assisting in offering photography services, caption and crop photos for use
• Analyzing social media metrics reports and preparing actionable reports
• Creating awareness to the public on the Institute’s activities, services and products;

Person Specifications
For direct appointment in this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Studies; or Journalism or Language & Literary Studies; or Public Relations; or Mass Communication; or Social Media Journalism; or Science Communication;

Relevant job experience;

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C Plus or equivalent;
• Relevant professional certificate in science communication or its equivalent;

Proficiency in computer applications;
Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Editing skills
• Good team player; and
• Creativity skills.

Job Specifications
This will be the entry grade for officers in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Assisting in writing press releases and distributing them to the Institute’s stakeholders
• Assisting in generating content for publishing in the Institute’s newsletters
• Assisting in the dissemination of IEC materials within the Institute and maintain schedules for the same
• Maintaining current news briefs and newsletters and availing the same for clients’ use
• Attending all departmental meetings and assist in taking minutes
• Providing administrative support to public relations departments by completing tasks such as filing, copying and fielding phone calls.
• Participating in organizing meetings and booking meeting rooms.
• Handling correspondence directed to managers.
• Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions
• Assisting in organizing and execution of PR events, campaigns etc.
• Assisting in the distribution of the Institute’s IEC and branded materials to both internal and external stakeholders.

Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in Public Relations Management/Mass communication or its equivalent;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C Plain or equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Record keeping skills
• Editing skills; and
• Good team player;
• ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE

Duties and Responsibilities will entail assisting in;

• Undertaking electrical installations;
• Inspecting and servicing electrical equipment;
• Maintaining and repairing buildings;
• Maintenance of research Vessels
• Maintaining internal road network;
• Servicing generators, Air condition, Firefighting, electrical and other related equipment;
• Maintaining electrical, building and Research Vessels records for service;
• Following up with Kenya Power and Lighting Company for power supply;
• Verifying water and electrical meter readings and ensuring settlement of the bills.
• Provide input to the procurement department to source for materials to be used in the accomplishment of tasks and assignments.
• Carry out routine check on equipment, machines and tools for efficiency to avoid breakdowns and operational cost

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain (or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma / Technician certificate part II in Electrical / Building / Civil, Engineering, OR 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency
• Unlimited or Limited in their respective fields, from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEor its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant authority;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills.
• FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: –

Job Specifications

• Participating in preparation of periodic budget(s);
• Assisting in the Institute budget making process and revision of the same;
• Maintaining and updating the vote book entries;
• Undertaking monthly variance analysis from the vote book;
• Capturing income and expenditure data in the accounting system;
• Identifying officers with outstanding balances and ascertain closing balances at the end of every month;
• Processing statutory deductions for timely submission to comply with the regulations;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for review by the management at the Centers/Stations and Headquarters;
• Preparing periodic outstanding imprest reports, cash flow reports to assist in decision making;
• Undertaking bank reconciliations;
• Verifying and Examining payment vouchers and staff imprest warrants;
• Accounting for project funds including the preparation of donor fund expenditure analysis reports for review by management;
• Maintaining and controlling financial documents by filing and storing financial reports for future retrieval and reference;
• Maintaining accountable documents.

Persons Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution, or completed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPof Kenya examinations, or its equivalent qualification;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills and
• Good Organizational skills;

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: –

• Receiving and recording incoming payment requests from suppliers and customers and posting in incoming registers;
• Receiving cash and cheques from customers;
• Receiving and issue of receipts for all revenue received from customers;
• Writing cheques, preparing Bank transfer instructions, undertaking bank deposits and withdrawal of cash from the bank;
• Posting approved payments (payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and imprests) and receipts in the Enterprise Resource Program cashbook;
• Preparing reports on cash balances;
• Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;
• Preparing payment vouchers;
• Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing and filling records on payments/cash receipts;
• Scanning approved memos, requisitions, paid and posted accounting documents.

Persons Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Passed Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPExaminations or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Good Organizational skills;
• Good team player;
• HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Preparing draft correspondences;
• Preparing job advertisements in line with the job descriptions;
• Writing pay change advice and advising accounts section on staff salary changes, transfers, appointments, promotions and increments for timely processing
• Maintaining and updating the staff compliment to ensure records of the establishment are kept up to date;
• Processing salaries, allowances, benefits and final dues;
• Updating the HR information systems data;
• Issuing of staff Identity Cards.
• Preparing timely statutory returns such as NSSF and NHIF;
• Processing of leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs;
• Processing pension elements and other human resource administration matters for retirees and those proceeding on retirement for timely payments; and
• Implementing decisions made by the Human Resource Officers to ensure issues raised are addressed.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Human Resource or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication; and
• Good reporting skills.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Updating ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Maintaining the Institute’s website; and
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent.

Key Competencies and skills

• Good communication skills; and
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assist in:

• Provide professional library and information services;
• Assist in the development of library and information services and systems;
• Coordinate with other library teams on library and information management projects;
• They are responsible for the quality as well as quantity of output and service;
• Be responsible for providing training to the support staff;
• Arrange necessary materials, resources for getting things done;
• Prepare periodical performance of support staff;
• Motivate support staff. and supervise jobs and tasks to the support staff of the team members;
• Guide and instruct support staff in the team for day-to-day activities;
• Teaching users how to use online resources e.g. e-books, e-journals;
• Identifying library technologies and their implementation;
• Developing websites, digitizing/converting content;
• Technical support, system administration/maintenance, data conversion, data migration, system analysis and testing,
• Open-source software development, usability testing, interoperability and digital library technology
• Providing reference services to all library users to satisfy their specific information needs;
• Cataloguing, bibliographic descriptions, metadata Indexing; and
• Technical and quality standards;

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Library Studies, Information Science or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Organization skills;

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

• Identifying the chemical and consumables required for an experiment;
• Collecting and preparing samples and specimens, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• Maintaining the inventory of laboratory equipment;
• Carrying out experimental work;
• Undertaking analytical work;
• Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• Recording of experimental data;
• Setting and maintaining laboratory equipment;
• Maintaining laboratory records; and
• Carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Applied Biology, Food technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C plus (C+) or equivalent;

Proficiency in computer applications;
Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer proficiency

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• Carrying out analytical work;
• Cleaning laboratory equipment after use;
• Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• Recording experimental data;
• Maintaining laboratory equipment;
• Keeping and maintaining laboratory records; and
• Carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients / visitors.

Person Specification

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology Environmental science; Natural Resource Management Electrical engineering, electronics engineering, Instrumentation and controls engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• KCSE C- (Minus) or equivalent from a recognized institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications;
Key Competencies and Skills

• Good communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Good organizational skills;

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Keeping watch of vessel when afloat;
• Coordinates loading all kinds of cargo;
• Custodian of all official documents regarding the vessel;
• Navigation matters;
• In charge of all assistant marine captains
• Coordinate vessel sea trips by mobilizing the engineer to service the vessel, fueling, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the vessel.
• Participate in planning of research activities by providing expert advice on maritime affairs.

Person Specifications
For appointment to the position of a First Mate, a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
• Diploma in Navigation or equivalent qualification;
• Certificates of competency in Class 1 Coasting/ class 1 Inland Waters/ unlimited or equivalent;
• Served at the grade of a second mate or its equivalent for at least three (3) years;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; and
• Recency: 90 days sea time in the past three (3) years on vessels of appropriate tonnage as a second mate.

Key Competencies and skills

• Navigational skills
• Supervision skills

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Piloting of small support boats not requiring intricate navigation skills;
• Supervision of Seamen; and
• Effective and efficient performance of all aspects or regulating duties.

Person Specifications
For appointment to the position of a Coxswain, a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Coxswain certificate of competency or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in piloting small boats.

Key Competencies and skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Swimming skills

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting:

• Prepare reports on marketing management activities to enable evaluation of progress and planning for future activities;
• Managing marketing and publicity concepts for products and services aimed at increasing public awareness of what the Institute offers;
• Ensuring quick response to customer issues and boosting communication with external clients;
• Assisting in circulating enterprise marketing tools through design, production and distribution of fliers, profiles and leaflets to clients and unit managers to increase the Institute’s customer base;
• Managing day to day general customer communiqué through receiving and addressing complaints, enquiries and feedback aimed at improving customer service aspects;
• Assisting in developing various enterprise brands through design and production of branded packages for Institute’s products to enhance corporate image, build customer confidence, enhance product differentiation;
• Supporting developing media features such as newspaper adverts on products and services for increased customer awareness and increased revenue generation;
• Assisting in designing and developing advertising billboards for all revenue units to strengthen KMFRI’s customer base; and
• Managing outdoor sales activities through coordination and supervision of sales personnel towards increased revenues and better customer services.

Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting:

• Supporting in implementing the developed marketing strategies;
• Developing promotional and marketing materials;
• Carrying out market intelligence activities;
• Maintaining business relationships with current and potential clients;
• Coordinating sourcing of customer orders; and
• Coordinating activities at outdoor displays, shows and exhibitions.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing, Business Management or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent and
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and skills

• Good Communication skills; and
• Good Interpersonal skills.

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

• Preparation and reviewing of the Corporate Strategic Plans;
• Executing the Institute’s internal policies, regulations, guidelines and strategies;
• Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;
• Preparation of policy position papers;
• Preparation of the MTEF Budget, State Corporations Budget and other operational budgets and review of the same;
• Collecting and collating economic and statistical data on the planned programmes and projects;
• Initiating proposals for integrating the institutes activities in the Ministerial budgets and programmes;
• Recommending the review updating and aligning the Institutes strategies with the government priorities and strategies in the medium term;
• Ensuring implementation of departmental plan, policies, norms and procedures;
• Assessing the strengths, weaknesses of policy options and making policy recommendations from various departments; and
• Conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies on projects and programmes.

Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics, Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications skills.

Key competencies and skills

• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Good organizational skills.

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Ensuring security of information, documents, files, records, and office equipment in a registry/archives;
• Ensuring mail are received, sorted, opened, and dispatched and related registers are maintained;
• Ensuring sorting, classifying, and indexing of documents for filing;
• Ensuring storage, updating and maintenance of personnel records and file index;
• Ensuring control in opening of open, confidential, and secret files;
• Ensuring custody and Maintenance of Institute’s documents;
• Planning appropriate office accommodation for registries;
• Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained; and
• Ensuring Digitization of the Institute’s documents for circulation and archiving.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Science Management, Records Management or any of the Social Sciences plus a Certificate in Records Management / Information Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C + (C Plus) from the Kenya National Examination Council or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Strong communication skills; and

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: –

• 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.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Good Organizational skills; and
• Good team player

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Participating in the development and implementation security strategies, policies and procedures;
• Liaising with security agencies to ensure security of assets and operations
• Participate in the coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning;
• Identifying potential security threats;
• Coordinate investigation of internal security breaches;
• Maintain records of crimes and incidents;
• Oversee security surveys and inspections.
• Liaising with County Administration and Kenya Police Service on security matters.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or equivalent from recognized university;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent;
• Service in the Police Force or Military;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity