Forestry jobs in Kenya

Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;Collection, analysis and management of data in forest and environmental policy and economic;Integrate forest and environmental economics in policy and legal processes and activities;Contribu...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a nati...

SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation of forest and lands...

Job Description SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties - Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation o...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that prote...

Participating in the annual procurement plan and disposal planning activities;Supporting in the preparation and submission of statutory reports;Continuously updating the list of registered suppliers;Processing purchase requisitions and payment requests ;Inventory, stores, and assets management;Safe custody of records for procurement and disposal proceedings;Conducting contract monitoring and supp...

Collecting, receiving, preparing, managing and safely disposing of samples and specimens;Preparing and standardizing laboratory reagents and culture media for laboratory analysis and research activities;Maintaining and preserving specimens in a reference database;Carrying out analytical work and record results;Setting up experimental plots and record field experimental dataKeeping laboratory reco...

Developing the QMS; Working alongside the Food safety and HACCP team tomake recommendations through drafting and interpreting the quality assurancestandards, policies and procedures.Monitoring the implementation of the QMS; through analyzing data toidentify areas of improvement, reviewing the efficiency of laid down qualitysystems to counter inadequacies. Developing trainings and trainings matric...

Responsible for recruiting farmers and coordinating plantings, crop protection, crop nutrition, harvesting and post- harvest handling in the allocated region. All recruited farmers must be vetted and a risk assessment carried out before they are engaged by issuing them with a signed growing contract.Do farmers trainings on good agricultural practices. Ensuring planting is done on weekly basis as ...

Drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Institute;Arranging speaking engagements for the Institute's leadership and maintaining contacts within the media;Writing marketing materials or coordinating promotional events;Media monitoring and maintaining relations with a specific entity like the press, the government, consumers or interest groups representing the Forestry s...

This position is a limited-term contract for three months. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission for the country office designated. WRI is not able to sponsor work authorization for this position.National consultant to support the Landscape Policy Accelerator in the Greater Rift Valley, KenyaSUMMARY OF PROCUREMENTWorld Resources Institute (WRI) intends to a...

Typing manuscripts and preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;Maintaining office diary and protocol;Handling telephone calls and appointments;Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;Processing data and manage e-office;Operating office equipment;Attending to visitors/clients;Planning and scheduling meetings;Reporting any repair needs in the office;Management of ...

Participating in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;Cleaning of the laboratory;Cleaning and storing laboratory apparatus and equipment;Participating in elementary analytical work;Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures; andAny other duty as assigned from time to time.

Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, implementation, designing, and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in tree seed;Participating in implementation of the National Tree Seed Production, Certification and Distribution Strategy;Working closely with the Tree Breeders, map out and document and maintain a database on seed sources of d...

Participating in the annual procurement plan and disposal planning activities;Supporting in the preparation and submission of statutory reports;Continuously updating the list of registered suppliers;Processing purchase requisitions and payment requests ;Inventory, stores, and assets management;Safe custody of records for procurement and disposal proceedings;Conducting contract monitoring and supp...

Testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;Installing and configuring computer systems;Providing user support;Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals;Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;Providing support for application systems;Identifying and reporting any faults for necessary action;Maintaining an up to date equipment registe...

Typing manuscripts and preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;Maintaining office diary and protocol;Handling telephone calls and appointments;Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;Processing data and manage e-office;Operating office equipment;Attending to visitors/clients;Planning and scheduling meetings;Reporting any repair needs in the office;Management of ...

Collecting revenue and banking;Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction reports via computerised accounting systems;Preparing trial balance;Participating in preparation of final accounts;Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and safe keeping of invoices, receipts and accounts records;Posting cashbooks an...

Operating, servicing and maintaining plants;Identification of mechanical faults for repair;Interpreting works requisition and drawings;Maintaining cleanliness of the plant;Preparing and submitting regular reports on plant assigned;Keeping up to date work ticket for the plant; andAny other duty as may be assigned.

Repairing and maintaining water supply and drainage systems;Ensuring continuous water supply;Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of water and drainage systems;Operating borehole pumps;Keeping good custody of plumbing tools and equipment;Monitoring and regulating usage of water;Undertaking meter installations and readingsInterpreting of works; requisition and drawings;Preparati...

Assisting in managing administrative activities in the duty station;Planning and supervising registry;Receiving and recording correspondence;Sorting and dispatching internal and external correspondence;Verifying documents;Maintaining files and records;Maintaining office equipment;Discharging courier services;Maintenance of buildings and estate;Security of Institute property; andAny other duty ass...

Repairing and maintaining electrical works and equipment;Ensuring continuous electrical power supply;Carrying out routine checks on electrical works and equipment;Interpreting drawings;Undertaking wiring of buildings;Checking electrical bills;Liaising with Kenya Power and Lighting Company on power issues.Preparation of Bill of Quantities; andAny other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Providing support in development, implementation and evaluation of Human Resource management policies, plans, strategies, procedures, processes and budgets;Planning, monitoring and evaluating the performance of staff;Support the Head of Human Resource Management in the recruitment, appointment, placement and deployment of staff in the Institute to ensure that the right candidate is matched to the...

Repairing and maintaining electrical works and equipment;Ensuring continuous electrical power supply;Carrying out routine checks on electrical works and equipment;Interpreting drawings;Undertaking wiring of buildings;Checking electrical bills;Liaising with Kenya Power and Lighting Company on power issues.Preparation of Bill of Quantities; andAny other duty as may be assigned from time to time.