INTERNAL ADVERTISMENTS

(Published on 19th March, 2024)
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries and 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by an Act of parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of 1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013.

KMFRI's mandate is to undertake research in "marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography", in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy. The Institute is also mandated to cooperate with other organizations and institutions of higher learning in training programmes and on matters of relevant research.

The Institute has Research Centres and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Turkana, Mutonga, Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi and the Nairobi liaison office. In line with KMFRI Human Resource Management Policy and Procedures Manual - Section 2.32 and Rewards, Recognition and Sanctions Policy (Revised) March 2023, applications are invited from suitably qualified officers serving in the KMFRI Service for the following vacant posts:

1. KMF/1. Principal Research Scientist - KMFRI Grade 4 – (6 Posts)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.
House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

b) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Advising the Director on matters of research and development in respective directorate;
Participating in developing aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies;
Participating in the coordination of research and development activities in high profile international fora and publications;
Developing and coordinating medium to large sized multi-disciplinary research teams;
Identifying opportunities for international profile and reputation of the institute;
Participating in monitoring and evaluation of research and development activities;
Developing proposals for resource mobilization for research and development;
Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including refereed journal papers, book chapters, research notes, technical notes, conference papers and posters, dissemination flyers;
Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
Briefing visitors including County and National government on department research activities;
Planning and executing relevant courses to improve research skills for scientists;
Participating in implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments;
Coordinating the training, supervision and mentoring of scientists, technologists, and students;
Coordinating the identification of innovations and technologies for up-scaling;
Monitoring and evaluation of research contracts;
Providing scientific advisory services;
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of the institute’s and national marine and fisheries research policies;
Coordinate the supervision of interns and students on attachment;
Appraisal of staff;
Coordination of proposal developments for research work;
Mentoring young scientists and technical staff;
Identifying research questions and development proposals;
Reviewing research proposals developed by scientists;
Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments and Audit from NEMA;
Coordinate the development of research budgets for preparation of annual research work plan;
Mentoring and guiding scientists and technical staff;
Presentation of research proposals and findings to stakeholders; and
Linking up and networking with research scientists in the region and abroad for new research innovations.

c) Persons Specification

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

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, at least three (3) years of which as a Senior Research Scientist or in a comparable position in the public or private sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or; or any other aquatic, fisheries or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following; Marine or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Doctorate Degree in any of the following; Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Biometrics, Environmental Studies; or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Published a minimum of nine (9) peer reviewed publications in ISI-indexed journals, with at least three (3) first authorship as a Senior Research Scientist, KMFRI Grade 5, or a comparable position.
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
Evidence of engagement in community work or country contribution;
Evidence of funds development / research funds attraction as Co/Principal in a large project as a Senior Research Scientist;
Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System;
Proficiency in computer skills; and
Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong analytical and numerical skills;
Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;
Conflict management;
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; and
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.

2. KMF/2. Assistant Director Finance and Accounting– KMFRI Grade 4 (1 Post )

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

v) Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI

vi) Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

i) Overseeing the development and implementation of proper accounting systems to ensure that internal controls are in place to safeguard the Institute from misuse;

ii) Overseeing the preparation of statutory and other financial reports for management review and onward submission to the relevant authorities;

iii) Overseeing the preparation of periodic management reports to assist in Management decision making;

iv) Coordinating the preparation of budgets based on work plans;

v) Ensuring that financial expenditure is planned, controlled and properly authorized;

vi) Overseeing the planning and execution of internal and external audits including the drafting and coordination of responses to audit queries;

vii) Coordinating the preparation of departmental performance measures, setting of performance targets and evaluating achievement to enhance departmental productivity;

viii) Ensuring staff capacity building on financial management matters;

ix) Reviewing of donor grant financing agreements to ensure compliance with donor and government reporting and implementation requirements;

x) Reviewing expenditures periodically by preparing budget adjustments for review and guidance by the Management;

xi) Participating in development of the Directorate’s agenda for the Board of Management;

xii) Monitoring and reviewing implementation of financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls and compliance;

xiii) Monitoring the cash flow positions of the various Institute accounts by reviewing cash forecasts to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet all payments, as and when they fall due;

xiv) Interpreting and communicating financial regulations to internal and external customers; and

xv) Appraising the finance staff through the Institute’s Performance Appraisal system.

c) Personal Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i) A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in management level in a comparable position in public or private sector;

ii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration preferably (Finance or Accounts option) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or institution;

iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

iv) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

v) Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination/ACCA affiliate Exams or their equivalent;

vi) Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);

vii) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;

viii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System;

ix) Proficiency in computer applications; and

x) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Strategic thinking;

ii) Strong analytical skills;

iii) Strong communication and reporting skills;

iv) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;

v) Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and

vi) Good Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

3. KMF/3. Principal Supply Chain Management Officer - KMFRI Grade 5 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

v) Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI

vi) Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

b) Job specification

i) Implement capacity building and performance management programs in the unit through coordinating training seminars to empower staff hence improving efficiency in the department.

ii) Coordinate the implementation of procurement policies and plans by guiding supply chain operations and aligning them with approved budget through monitoring to ensure the department’s operational targets are achieved.

iii) Implement e-procurement strategies and risk management through understanding the system, analyzing purchasing trends and fostering compliance to ensure the Institute gets value for money in procurement processes.

iv) Train interns and students on attachment by guiding them on performance of tasks to ensure they get hands-on experience on procurement processes for skills transfer.

v) Coordinate market surveys and research by guiding the collecting and analyzing of relevant data in order to determine current market rates to minimize on cost for goods and services to be procured for efficient management of the Institute’s resources.

vi) Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 by guiding, monitoring and reviewing the Supply Chain operations for proper acquisition and disposal of goods and services at the Institute.

vii) Oversee and coordinate warehousing, distribution of goods and services delivered based on the order as per the Procurement Plan for proper management of the Institute resources.

c) Person specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

ii) 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;

iii) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;

iv) Professional Diploma from KISM/ CIPS or any other recognized institution;

v) Shown administrative ability, wide knowledge and experience in procurement procedures;

vi) Satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Supply Management Officer or equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years; and

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System.

d) Key competencies and skills

i) Leadership skills

ii) Communication skills

iii) Interpersonal skills

iv) Supervisory skills

v) Organizational skills

vi) Ability to work under pressure

vii) Negotiation skills

viii) Team building

ix) Risk assessment skills

4. KMF/4. Principal Information Communication Technology Officer - KMFRI Grade 5 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Coordinating installation and maintenance computer systems;

ii) Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;

iii) Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);

iv) Providing user support;

v) Liaising with research scientist for developing and updating research application systems;

vi) Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;

vii) Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;

viii) User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;

ix) Verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;

x) Ensuring effective working of systems for efficient service delivery;

xi) Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and

xii) Implementing systems and network security.

c) Person Specifications

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

i) A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in relevant work, three (3) of which must be as Senior ICT Officer a comparable position in public or private sector;

ii) 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 qualification from a recognized Institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

iv) At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

v) CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;

vi) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and skills

i) Analytical skills;

ii) Strong communication and reporting skills;

iii) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;

iv) Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and

v) Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

5. KMF/5. Principal Information Scientist - KMFRI Grade 5 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

b) Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Leading, planning, developing and supporting implementation of the Institute’s knowledge management policies, strategy, programs and system;

ii) Ensuring provision of training, advice, technical assistance and backstopping for the improvement of knowledge management across the organization;

iii) Providing oversight and direction to library management and staff.

iv) Comprehensive knowledge in planning, implementing and managing innovative library programs.

v) Understanding and enforcing policies, standards and objectives of library management.

vi) Building cohesive partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve library goals and initiatives.

vii) Maintaining a positive work ethic while experiencing constant changes in work responsibilities, environment, processes and culture.

viii) Handling administrative responsibilities such as facilitating meetings, analyzing data, creating reports and varying personnel matters.

ix) Effective time management by balancing competing priorities and ensuring work is completed efficiently. Coordinating classifying, catalogue, indexing, digitizing and abstracting journal articles;

x) Ensuring organization, management and dissemination of information to ensure that library meets the needs of all its users;

xi) Coordinating identification, selection and purchasing of information and other research materials in consultation with professionals and researchers;

xii) Maintaining Current Awareness Service (CAS) to alert users on new development on their area of specialization to assist in decision making;

xiii) Ensuring editing of reports, newsletters and other publications;

xiv) Coordinate collection development and management of materials in all formats and in all models.

xv) Ensuring networking of library services to ensure resources not available within our library are sourced from other libraries;

xvi) Monitoring and Evaluation on implementation of Knowledge Management in the Institute; and

xvii) Ensuring supervision and guidance of staff working under him/her.

c) Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

i) At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory level in a comparable and relevant position in public service or private sector;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Studies, Information Science or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

iii) Membership to a relevant Professional body;

iv) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;

v) Proficiency in computer applications;

vi) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

vii) Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Provide management control.

ii) Demonstrate leadership.

iii) Exercise interpersonal sensitivity.

iv) Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

v) Use personal computer hardware and software.

6. KMF/6. Principal Planning Officer - KMFRI Grade 5 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities entail:-

Strategy and Planning

i) Preparing of development plans; interpreting and providing advice on planning and policy issues;

ii) Participating in the preparation of Ministerial Public Expenditure Review (MPER) and Mid-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;

iii) Participating in project prioritization process for MTEF in accordance to Budget calendar;

iv) Preparing of Institute’s budget;

v) Reviewing and analyzing economic and statistical data on the planned programmes and projects, writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;

vi) Reporting on progress in the implementation of projects and programmes;

vii) Participating in development and review of internal policies, regulations, guidelines;

viii) Participating in aligning strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies;

ix) Participating in economic analysis and analysis of strategies;

x) Directing feasibility studies on all development projects;

xi) Preparing project proposals for funding from GoK and development partners;

xii) Coordinating development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Service Charter;

xiii) Ensuring provision of quality planning assistance and analysis services to the Institute;

xiv) Ensuring production of quality planning reports;

xv) Assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options;

xvi) Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;

xvii) Preparing of policy position papers;

xviii) Developing operational budget proposals for the department;

xix) Supervising staff working under him/her; and

xx) Appraising the planning staff through the Institute’s Performance Appraisal system.

c) Persons Specification

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

i) At least six (6) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be at a level of Senior Planning Officer or equivalent in the public or private sector;

ii) Bachelors degree second class honors in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics, or Development Studies, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

iii) Monitoring and Evaluation / Policy Analysis/Performance Management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

iv) Resource mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

v) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;

vi) Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System;

viii) Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases;

ix) Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Macroeconomic Sector; and

x) Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution.

d) Key competencies and skills

i) Strong communication and reporting skills;

ii) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;

iii) Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

iv) Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;

v) Problem solving and analytical skills;

vi) Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and

vii) Good team player.

7. KMF/7. Principal Accountant – KMFRI Grade 5 (1 post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

i) Participating in design, development and implementation of proper accounting systems to ensure that internal controls are in place to safeguard the Institute financial resources from all forms of misuse;

ii) Preparing of statutory and other financial reports for management review and onward submission to the relevant authorities;

iii) Preparing periodic management reports to assist in Management decision making;

iv) Participating in budget preparation;

v) Ensuring that financial expenditure is planned, controlled and properly authorized;

vi) Overseeing the functions of the cash office, debt and credit management and bank reconciliation for effective service delivery;

vii) Maintaining the fixed assets register;

viii) Overseeing the compilation of data and analysis of support schedules to facilitate the systems and financial audits;

ix) Providing training and guidance to staff working under his/her responsibility;

x) Appraising finance staff to improve efficiency in operations;

xi) Ensuring timely disbursement of funds to the Stations/Centers;

xii) Reviewing expenses of grants accounts and donor funded accounts to ensure adherence with grant requirements and donor intent.

c) Personal Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i) A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have served as a Senior Accountant or equivalent position in the private or public sector;

ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

iv) Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or ACCA affiliate Exams or its equivalent;

v) Member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;

vi) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

vii) Proficiency in computer applications;

viii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

ix) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Strategic thinking;

ii) Good Analytical skills;

iii) Good communication and reporting skills;

iv) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;

v) Mentoring and coaching skills;

vi) Good Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

8. KMF/8. Principal Office Administrator - KMFRI Grade 5 ( 1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

This is the highest grade for this cadre. The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Ensuring security and integrity of office records for confidentiality of data.

ii) Ensuring management of calls to and from clients and staff;

iii) Organizing office appointments and meetings through recording in office calendar/diaries and booking rooms and conference facilities to hold meetings to prioritize and save on time

iv) Coordinate meetings with different departments within and outside the Institute for logistic support

v) Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;

vi) Ensuring the planning and organizing of meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars;

vii) Ensuring management of routine correspondences;

viii) Handling protocols and confirming travel itineraries;

ix) Managing office petty cash;

x) Coordinating the office to ensure staff are well informed/updated on any issues that require their attention; and

xi) Mentoring, guiding and supervising lower secretarial personnel and office assistant.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

i) At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or any other equivalent from a recognized institution;

iii) Relevant professional qualification and membership

iv) Public relations and customer care course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

v) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

vi) Have passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);

• Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III;

• Shorthand III (120 p.m.);

• Business English III/Communications II;

• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;

• Secretarial Duties II;

• Commerce II;

• Diploma / Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;

vii) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

viii) Proficiency in computer applications;

ix) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

x) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Organizing skills;

ii) Strong communication skills

iii) Customer care skills;

iv) Good interpersonal skills; and

v) Confidentiality.

9. KMF/9. Senior Internal Auditor - KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

i) Identifying assurance and consulting engagement objectives that are consistent with the institute’s values, strategies, and objectives, and address governance, risk management, and control processes to the extent agreed upon with the client.

ii) Identifying adequate criteria to evaluate governance, risk management, and controls.

iii) Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents;

iv) Providing input in preparation of audit reports for assigned engagements by capturing audit findings and recommendations in working papers and communicating them to the supervisor or team lead;

v) Undertaking special audit assignments / investigations to confirm whether there are material breaches in policy, procedures and relevant regulations through review of accountable documents and records and preparing working papers;

vi) Identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting sufficient information to achieve the engagement objectives.

vii) Contributing to quality control by reviewing audit work papers and proposed issues to be included in audit reports by Internal Auditors of Grade 7;

viii) Providing input in the preparation of the Internal Audit budget and work plan;

ix) Providing input into the determination of appropriate and sufficient resources to achieve engagement objectives.

x) Inducting of new internal audit officers.

xi) Supervising Internal Auditors (Grade 7).

xii) Providing input into the development of, and documenting work programs that achieve engagement objectives.

xiii) Providing input in the preparation of risk based annual audit plans aligned to the Institute’s objectives;

xiv) Providing input into the evaluation of the potential for the occurrence of fraud and how the organization manages fraud risk.

xv) Providing input into the identification and documentation of opportunities for making improvements to the institute’s governance, risk management, and control processes;

xvi) Providing input into the development and documentation of engagement plans, including the engagement objectives, scope, timing, and resource allocations.

xvii) Assisting Internal Auditors (Grade 7) in preparing performance appraisal targets to direct their efforts to meet the Internal Audit function’s objectives.

c) Person Specifications

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

i) At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience as Internal Auditor or equivalent position in the public or private sector;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Natural Resource Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

iii) Minimum grade of C Plus (C+) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, or its equivalent;

iv) Passed part one of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or its equivalent.

v) Membership to relevant professional bodies such as Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA), or equivalent, in good standing;

vi) Proficiency in computer applications

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Communication and reporting skills;

ii) Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;

iii) Problem solving and analytical skills;

iv) Interpersonal and negotiation skills;

v) Conflict management;

vi) Team player; and

vii) Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task.

10. KMF/10. Senior Office Administrator - KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

i) Attending to visitors/clients;

ii) Handling telephone calls, customer inquiries and complaints/compliments

iii) Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data and equipment.

iv) Record keeping for correspondences and file movement;

v) Managing office protocol and etiquette;

vi) Managing petty cash for the respective office;

vii) Undertaking the general administration of the respective office;

viii) Preparing schedule of meetings and appointments for the respective office;

ix) Assisting in facilitating travel arrangements for the respective office;

x) Managing appointments and travel itineraries;

xi) Ensuring office cleanliness;

xii) Preparing responses to routine correspondences; and

xiii) Maintaining procedures for record keeping.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

i) At least three (3) years relevant work experience;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

iv) Relevant professional qualification and membership

v) Public relations and customer care course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

vi) Proficiency in computer applications;

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Organizing skills;

ii) Communication skills;

iii) Customer care skills;

iv) Good interpersonal skills; and

v) Confidentiality.

11. KMF/11. Senior Information Communications Technology Officer - KMFRI Grade 6 (2 Posts)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;

ii) Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;

iii) Maintaining application systems;

iv) Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;

v) Maintaining up to date equipment register;

vi) Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;

vii) Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;

viii) Reviewing ICT equipment register and issuance register;

ix) Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

c) Person Specifications

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

i) At least three (3) years relevant work experience as an ICT Officer or its equivalent in private or public service;

iii) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

iv) At least any one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

v) CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;

vi) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

vii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and skills

i) Analytical skills;

ii) Good communication and reporting skills; and

iii) Good interpersonal skills.

12. KMF/12. Senior Administration Officer - KMFRI Grade 6 (2 Posts)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

i) Coordinating staff working on the ground, space and office cleaning and ensuring provision of protective gears to minimize health risks;

ii) Ensure office property and assets are secure through physical verification in line with available inventory records;

iii) Monitoring and evaluating of departmental targets through planned activities and set timelines thus accomplished deliverables;

iv) Coordinating of administration personnel;

v) Ensuring that office equipment and furniture are well maintained;

vi) Ensuring the general cleanliness of offices on daily and weekly basis;

vii) Managing office accommodation and space for staff;

viii) Managing Transport and logistics;

ix) Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;

x) Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

i) Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Business Management, Office Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

ii) At least three (3) years working experience in Administration;

iii) Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;

iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

v) Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;

vi) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

vii) Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Good interpersonal skills;

ii) Organization skills;

iii) Strong communication;

iv) Good reporting skills; and

v) Strong analytical skills.

13. KMF/13. Senior Supply Chain Management Officer - KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job specification

i) Participate in provision of technical support on implementation of procurement strategies.

ii) Assist in the implementation of approved consolidated procurement plan.

iii) Assist in the preparation, compilation and submission of reports to management

iv) Assist in the implementation of appropriate internal control systems and conduct regular checks on stocks and issuance procedures.

v) Ensure effective warehousing and distribution operations by supervising the staff working in the warehouse/ stores.

vi) Ensuring there is enough and secure storage space for proper storage of the Institute’s assets.

vii) Coordinate inspection, receipt and issue of goods and services.

viii) Coordinate the identification of surplus, obsolete, and unserviceable stores and equipment for disposal purposes

ix) Participate in market surveys by collecting and analyzing data to establish prevailing market prices for standard goods.

x) Provide secretariat services for the ad hoc procurement committees

xi) Supervise the management of procurement registry to ensure safe and secure custody of procurement records.

c) Person specification

i) For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) 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;

iv) Professional Diploma from KISM/ CIPS or any other recognized institution;

v) Shown administrative ability, wide knowledge and experience in procurement procedures;

vi) Satisfactorily served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer or equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years; and

vii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System.

d) Key competencies and skills

i) Leadership skills

ii) Communication skills

iii) Interpersonal skills

iv) Supervisory skills

v) Organizational skills

vi) Ability to work under pressure

vii) Negotiation skills

viii) Team building

14. KMF/14. Senior Business Development Officer - KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Developing and coordinating preparation of work plans for the sales teams through structural design and implementation of the work plan document to ensure effective allocation responsibilities to staff and successful sales activities;

ii) Prepare quarterly reports on marketing & development activities to enable evaluation of progress and planning for future activities;

iii) Developing marketing and publicity concepts for products and services aimed at increasing public awareness of what the Institute offers;

iv) Managing interactive social media accounts through daily administration of the e-commerce website & social sites;

v) Ensuring quick response to customer issues and boosting communication with external clients;

vi) Developing and 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;

vii) Managing day to day general customer communiqué through receiving and addressing complaints, enquiries and feedback aimed at improving customer service aspects;

viii) 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;

ix) Developing media features such as newspaper adverts on products and services for increased customer awareness and increased revenue generation;

x) Designing and developing advertising billboards for all revenue units to strengthen KMFRI’s customer base; and

xi) Managing outdoor sales activities through coordination and supervision of sales personnel towards increased revenues and better customer services.

c) Person specifications

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

i) At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private sector;

ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) Computer Literacy;

iv) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

v) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and skills

i) Planning skills;

ii) Communication and reporting skills; and

iii) Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

15. KMF/15. Principal Assistant ICT Officer KMFRI Grade 7 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

i) Writing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;

ii) Verifying, enhancing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;

iii) Installing and configuring computer systems;

iv) Providing user support;

v) Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals;

vi) Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;

vii) Providing support for application systems;

viii) Maintain an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;

ix) Maintenance of Local Area Network components;

x) Provide end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities; and

xi) Update and maintain the Authority’s website.

c) Person Specifications

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

i) At least six (6) years relevant working experience with three (3) years’ experience as a Senior Assistant ICT Officer or equivalent position in the public or private sector;

ii) Diploma/Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

iv) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

v) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and skills

i) Communication skills; and

ii) Interpersonal skills.

16. KMF/16. Principal Assistant Supply Chain Management Officer - KMFRI Grade 7 (2 Posts)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

v) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.;

vi) House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.

vii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.

viii) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.

b) Job specification

i) Participate in the inspection, receipt and issue of goods and services

ii) Ensure safety and security of stores to minimize breakages and loss of items held in stock

iii) Coordinate stock check and stock taking

iv) Provide secretariat services for the ad hoc procurement committees

v) Custodian of the approved list of pre-qualified and registered suppliers for goods, services and works

vi) Prepare reports for low value procurements.

vii) Custodian of the gifts and gratuities register of the institute to enhance integrity in the operations of the Supply Chain function

c) Person specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

i) At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which as a senior assistant supply chain management officer or comparable position in the public or private sector;

ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) 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; and

iv) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System.

d) Key competencies and skills

i) Communication skills

ii) Interpersonal skills

iii) Supervisory skills

iv) Ability to work under pressure

v) Negotiation skills

vi) Team building

17. KMF/17. Principal Assistant Human Resource Management Officer- KMFRI Grade 7 (1 Post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Prepare returns for NSSF and NHIF data to ensure timely payments and compliance to the law.

ii) Prepare draft correspondences to enhance accurate communication in the organization;

iii) Develop training materials for in-house courses to promote employee engagement;

iv) Update the staff compliment to ensure records of the establishment are kept up to date;

v) Capture staff grievances on the medical scheme and submit to management for action to enable thorough, speedy and satisfactory resolutions;

vi) Process leave applications, sick sheets for staff;

vii) Participate in preparation of staff identity cards;

viii) Process reports on human resource administration matters which include pension retirees and those proceeding on retirement to facilitate timely payments;

ix) Prepare programmes on HIV/Aids Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Work Injury Benefit Act and Occupational, Safety and Health Act to increase staff productivity and enhance a safe and healthy work environment;

x) Prepare pay change advice and advising accounts section on staff salary changes, transfers, appointments, promotions and increments to ensure accurate and timely processing of the payroll;

xi) Update the staff compliment to ensure records of the establishment are kept up to date;

xii) Prepare staff grievances on the medical scheme and submit to management for action to enable thorough, speedy and satisfactory resolutions;

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) At least six (6) years in relevant work experience in comparable and relevant position in public service or private sector;

ii) Higher Diploma/Diploma in Human Resource or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

v) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

vi) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i. Good interpersonal skills;

ii. Team building skills;

iii. Problem solving skills;

iv. Strong communication; and

v. Good reporting skills.

18. KMF/18. Principal Assistant Accountant – KMFRI Grade 7 (1 post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.

b) Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Verify and examine payment vouchers and staff imprest warrants;

ii)Participate in preparation of periodic budget(s);

iii) Participate in the Institute budget making process and revision of the same;

iv) Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;

v) Maintain and updating the vote book entries;

vi) Participating in preparation of final accounts;

vii) Identify officers with outstanding balances and ascertain closing balances at the end of every month;

viii) Process statutory deductions for timely submission to comply with the regulations;

ix) Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for review by the management at the Centers/Stations and Headquarters;

x) Prepare periodic outstanding imprest reports, cash flow reports to assist in decision making;

xi) Posting cashbooks and undertaking bank reconciliations;

xii) Maintain and control financial documents by filing and storing financial reports for future retrieval and reference;

xiii) Maintain and ensure safe keeping of accountable documents;

xiv) Maintaining and updating fixed asset registers; and

xv) Prepare audit queries reports and schedules.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) Six (6) years relevant work experience;

ii) Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent OR Diploma in Finance / Accounts from a recognized institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

v) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System;

vi) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Good interpersonal skills;

ii) Good team player;

iii) Problem solving skills;

iv) Strong communication; and

v) Good reporting skills.

19. KMF/19. Senior Assistant Information Communications Technology Officer - KMFRI Grade 8 (1 post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 16,500 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.6,500 P.A
.

b) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Writing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;

ii) Verifying, enhancing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;

iii) Installing and configuring computer systems;

iv) Providing user support;

v) Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals;

vi) Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;

vii) Providing support for application systems;

viii) Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;

ix) Maintenance of Local Area Network components; and

x) Provide end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

i) At least three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant ICT Officer or equivalent position in the private or public sector;

ii) Diploma / Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

iv) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

v) Meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and skills

i) Good communication skills; and

ii) Interpersonal skills.

20. KMF/20. Senior Assistant Human Resource Management Officer - KMFRI Grade 8 (1 post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 16,500 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.6,500 P.A.

v) Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI

b) Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

i) Preparing draft correspondences;

ii) Undertaking training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;

iii) Developing training materials for in-house courses;

iv) Writing change advice and advising accounts section on staff salary changes, transfers, appointments, promotions and increments to ensure timely process of payments

v) Maintaining and updating the staff compliment to ensure up to date reports on the existing establishment;

vi) Implementing decisions made by the Human Resource Officers;

vii) Capturing staff grievances on the medical scheme and submitting to management for action

viii) Administering performance appraisal forms and collating staff performance related data.

ix) Processing pension elements and other human resource administration matters for retirees and those proceeding on retirement to facilitate timely payments

x) Preparing programmes on HIV/Aids Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Work Injury Benefit Act and Occupational, Safety and Health Act; and

xi) Processing, maintaining and paying NSSF and NHIF data to ensure timely payments.

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) At least three (3) years in relevant work experience in comparable and relevant position in public service or private sector;

ii) Diploma in Human Resource or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) Higher National Diploma with two (2) years relevant working experience;

iv) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

v) Proficiency in computer applications;

vi) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

vii) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Good interpersonal skills;

ii) Strong communication; and

iii) Good reporting skills.

21. KMF/21. Senior Assistant Corporate Communications & Public Relations Officer (Media Technician) - KMFRI Grade 8 - (2 Posts)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 16,500 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.6,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i) Supervising and training junior personnel, attaches and interns deployed within the unit;

ii) Participating in organizing events by preparing checklists needed and branding the functions as directed

iii) Providing first-hand drafts and institutional news briefs for editing

iv) Assisting in creating awareness of the Institute’s products and services through regular updating of social media sites with relevant institutional content,

v) Mobilizing junior personnel and supervise the team in ensuring departmental equipment, branding materials and other tools used during the event are handled properly

vi) Providing input in the development of the department’s work plan and budget

vii) Providing support in drafting press releases and distributing the same to media houses

viii) Keeping the HOD informed on IEC materials, brochures and Institute’s magazine needed for use by visitors/customers;

ix) Attending all departmental meetings and brainstorming sessions

x) Contributing articles to the Institute’s newsletters

xi) Scanning through the print and electronic media to extract information touching on the Institute;

xii) Liaising with maintenance officers to regularly service audiovisual equipment, check for damages or malfunctions and arrange for minor repairs

xiii) Setting up audio-visual equipment such as microphones, projection screens, public address system, videos etc. prior to meetings and conferences

xiv) Providing photography services and film events during Institutional functions

xv) Guiding staff, interns and attachees and students on how to operate audiovisual equipment.

xvi) Maintaining an inventory of departmental audio-visual equipment according to established department procedures.

xvii) Monitoring and maintain closed circuit television for security purposes

xviii) Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Department

xix) Conducting research to support PR planning

xx) Maintaining electronic images archive for Institutional events covered which may include videos, photos, newspaper cuttings etc.

xxi) Assisting in the preparation of service charter delivery records and participate in the implementation

xxii) Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

c) Persons Specifications

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

i) A diploma in Public Relations Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

ii) At least three (3) years relevant working experience;

iii) Attained a C plain in KCSE;

iv) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System; and

v) Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Communication skills;

ii) Interpersonal skills;

iii) Organizational skills;

iv) Record keeping skills

v) Crisis handling skills

vi) Good team player; and

vii) Analytical skills

viii) Creative skills

22. KMF/22. Senior Assistant Accountant– KMFRI Grade 8 (1 post)

a) Remuneration and Benefits

i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M.;

ii) House Allowance: KShs. 16,500 P.M.

iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.M.

iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.6,500 P.A.

b) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

i) Receiving cash and cheques from customers;

ii) Collecting revenue, issuing receipts for funds received in cash, cheques and electronic transfer and preparing receipt vouchers to account for all grants and revenue received by the institute;

iii) Writing cheques, preparing Bank transfer instructions, undertaking bank deposits and withdrawal of cash from the bank;

iv) Posting payments (payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and imprests) and receipts in the cashbook;

v) Processing electronic funds transfer for timely payment to stakeholders;

vi) Preparing reports on cash balances;

vii) Preparing and verifying payment vouchers;

viii) Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;

ix) Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her;

x) Preparing and filing records on payments/cash receipts;

xi) Scanning approved memos, requisitions, paid and posted accounting documents;

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) Three (3) years relevant work experience;

ii) Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii) Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;

iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

v) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results in line with the Institute Performance Management System;

vi) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i) Good Communication skills;

ii) Good Interpersonal skills;

iii) Good team player.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the ONLINE KMFRI Job Application Form (Available on the ‘Vacancies’ section at the KMFRI Website https://www.kmfri.go.ke, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) not later than Monday 8^th April 2024.

The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

Note
1. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present originals of the following documents:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for an oral and practical interview (Where applicable).
Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
KMFRI is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232(1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.

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