Research Officers (Various Positions at KMFRI)

Description

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, was established by an Act of Parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of 1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013.

KMFRI’s mandate is to undertake research in “marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography”, in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy. The institute is also mandated to cooperate with other organizations and institutions in training programs on matters of relevant research. The institute has Research Centers and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Tara, Mutonga, Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi and the Nairobi liaison office.

KMFRI is seeking to recruit externally self-motivated professionals who are team players to fill the following vacant positions within her approved staff establishment:

NO | DESCRIPTION | JG (KMFRI GRADE) | NUMBER OF POSTS | DEPARTMENT | REFERENCE
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1. | Chief Research Scientist | 3 | 4 | Research | Ext/RA/KMF/1
2. | Deputy Director, Laboratory Services | 3 | 1 | Laboratory Services | Ext/RA/KMF/2
3. | Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology (ICT) | 3 | 1 | Information Communication Technology (ICT) | Ext/RA/KMF/3
4. | Deputy Director, Business Development Services | 3 | 1 | Enterprise Development Services | Ext/RA/KMF/4

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TOTAL | 10

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available from the Vacancies section at the KMFRI Website - https://www.kmfri.go.ke), attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV). All soft copies application must be sent as ONE PDF document.

All applications must be submitted in both HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the addresses below as per the grade applied for no later than Monday, 22nd September 2025.

JG (KMFRI GRADE) – 3 | JG (KMFRI GRADE) – 5, 6 & 7
The Chairman, Board of Management | The Director General
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute | Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651 – 80100 | P.O. Box 81651 – 80100
Dr. Ludwig von Krapf Road, English Point | Dr. Ludwig von Krapf Road, English Point
Mombasa, KENYA | Mombasa, KENYA
Email: chairman@kmfri.go.ke | Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

Note
1. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present originals of the following documents:
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from High Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from excluded Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2. Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.

3. Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.