Assistant Information Scientist at Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Assistant Information Scientist at KEFRI is one of the 26 positions Kenya Forestry Service is looking to replace. Below are the job requirements, duties and how to apply for the above position. It can be done completely online, however, hard copy application can be received as well.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing Library work programs;
• Providing information services to Library users;
• Enabling Library users to assess the library catalogue;
• Classifying, catalogue, indexing, digitizing and abstracting journal articles;
• Organizing, managing and disseminating information to ensure that the library meets the needs of all its users;
• Identifying, selecting and purchasing of information and other research materials in consultation with professionals and researchers; Operating Current Awareness Service (CAS);
• Editing of reports, newsletters and other publications;
• Editing records uploaded for the Institute online publication repository; and
• Network library services to ensure resources not available within our library sourced from other libraries; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment to Assistant Information Scientist at KEFRI

For this appoint, make sure you meet the following qualifications: –

1. Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2. Possess Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Library Studies, Information Science or other relevant and equivalent from a recognized Institution; and
3. Certificate in Computer applications.

How to Apply for the Assistant Office Administrator

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided
in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ

2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their
Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and
national identification card. They MUST also include their day and evening
telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to
reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.

3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the
position applied for and addressed to: –

The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.