Kenya Forestry Research Institute: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute is a state corporation mandated to undertake research and development in forestry and disseminate research findings.

The Institute is located at Muguga about 22km off Nairobi – Naivasha road.
The Institute is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

1. Communication and Public Relations Officer
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* To enhance internal and external communication through various communication pathways
* Profiling KEFRI through positive editorial content and broadcasting KEFRI business, social and community events;
* Providing the proactive links with all stakeholders to generate goodwill and influence corporate image and productivity;
* Assist in implementing the Institute’s customer charter, customer satisfaction surveys and reputation index, to enhance and maintain appropriate customer service;
* Manage content generation and regular update for corporate website and internet;
* Produce speeches, briefing notes, presentations and other communication material for the spokespeople in various forums; and

Qualifications
* Masters degree/post graduate diploma in Mass Communication/ Communication Studies/ Journalism/Public Relation or any other related discipline.
* At least three (3) years relevant experience in busy organization.
* Excellent communication skills
* Computer skills

2. Pensions Manager
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Preparing and attending all Trustees’ meetings including Annual General Meetings.
* Processing benefits for members and beneficiaries of the Fund.
* Liaising with the Fund Administrators and Investment Managers to ensure timely compliance with Statutory and Trustees requirements.
* Maintenance and update of members records.
* Management of Trustees disbursement Account.

Qualifications
* A degree in Social Sciences or related sciences
* At lease two (2) years experience in Pension Scheme management
* CPA Part II or Diploma in Business Management
* Excellent communication skills
* Be computer literate

An attractive salary package would be offered to successful candidates.
Other benefits include; House Allowance, Medical Allowance, Leave Allowance, contributory pensions scheme, Group Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance.

To apply:

Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current salary package, names and addresses of two(2) referees one of which should be the current employer.

Those working in Civil Service and Parastatals should forward their application through their head of department/institution.

Written applications should be sent to:-

The Director
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
P.O. Box 20412 – 00200
Nairobi

So as to reach not later than 7th July 2010.
Applicants who do not receive any communication from the Institute should consider their applications unsuccessful
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