Senior Engineer Job at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Ext/A/KMF/1. Senior Engineer - KMFRI Grade 5 (1 Post)
a. Job Specification
Duties and Responsibilities will entail;
i) Preparing institutional infrastructure maintenance plans.
ii) Preparing technical designs for experimental systems based on research scientist performance requirements;
iii) Advising research scientists on technical feasibility of proposed infrastructure developments;
iv) Supervising ongoing infrastructure projects; and
v) Mentoring, supervising, guiding and training engineers within the department.

b. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have: -
i) At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the position of Engineer or a comparable position in the public or private sector;
ii) Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following fields: - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Building and Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering
iii) Post-graduate diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Maritime and Civil Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv) Registration with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
v) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi) Proficiency literate in computer especially in the use of auto card, arch card, MS word Revit, Ms Project, Civil 3D, Prokon and other structural design & detailing software. skills; and
vii) Meets the requirements provisions of chapter six of constitution.

c. Key Competencies and Skills
i) Strong communication and reporting skills;
ii) Strong analytical and numerical skills;
iii) Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
iv) Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
v) Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask.

d. Remuneration and Benefits
i) Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
ii) House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.
iii) Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.
iv) Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
v) Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI