Job Description

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is recruiting 4 Chief Research Scientist staff at KMFRI Grade 3 on Permanent and Pensionable terms. The role may be deployed across Oceans and Coastal Systems & Blue Economy, Freshwater Systems, Aquaculture, or Socioeconomics research areas.

What you'll do

• Mentor, supervise, and develop scientists, technical staff, students, and interns.
• Coordinate major multidisciplinary research programmes and national research cruises.
• Approve departmental work plans, budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Review scientific manuscripts, technical reports, book chapters, and grant applications.
• Maintain research databases, records, and technical information systems.
• Build partnerships with donors, governments, academia, and industry.
• Lead proposal design, donor funding efforts, and priority research activities.

What you'll bring

• Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, including three (3) years at Senior Principal Research Scientist grade or comparable level.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualifications in listed fisheries, aquatic, environmental, economics, or related fields.
• KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent.
• At least 12 peer-reviewed publications in ISI – indexed journals / book chapters.
• A leadership course lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilment of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 requirements.

What you'll be offered

1. Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 – KShs. 249,644 P.M.
2. House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.
3. Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.
4. Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.35,000 P.A.
5. Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
6. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

About Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

KMFRI is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. Its research supports scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy.

Key skills: Aquatic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Environmental Sciences, Conflict management skills, Team building skills