Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) KEFRI Knowledge Management Officer

KEFRI Knowledge Management Officer

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.

The Institute wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self driven person to fill the vacant position below:

Knowledge Management Officer I
JG: RF10
1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead, plan and support implementation of the Institute‟s knowledge management strategy;
• To develop and implement a knowledge management system
• To create and streamline the process of systematically capturing, documenting, accessing, reviewing and sharing information
• To develop knowledge management policies for KEFRI;
• To provide training, advice, technical assistance and backstopping for the improvement of knowledge management across the organisation
• To create awareness on the behavior and culture needed to promote knowledge management
• To ensure that systems supporting Knowledge management are integrated and appropriately supported;
• To undertake Monitoring and Evaluation on implementation of Knowledge Management in the Institute

Requirements for Appointment

• At least three (3) years in the grade of Knowledge Management Officer II or in a comparable position;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate „C+‟ ( plus) or its equivalent qualification;
• BSc in Forestry/Natural Resource Management/ Environmental Studies/Agriculture/Information Science (Second Class -Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master‟s degree in Knowledge Management or related field from a recognized institution;
• A team player, good written and oral communication and report writing skills;
• Proven track record of designing, planning and implementing Knowledge management initiatives; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Wednesday 17th June 2015.

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-

The Director,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
P.O Box 20412-00200, City Square,
NairobiApplicants should include the position applied for on the envelope.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 Certified