Senior Engineer

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a state corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, is recruiting a Senior Engineer (KMFRI Grade 6, 1 post, reference KMF/EX/RE-ADVT/SE/11). This is a re-advertisement. Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs (EAT).

Key facts

• Role: Senior Engineer
• Status: Re-advertisement
• Employer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
• Reference: KMF/EX/RE-ADVT/SE/11
• Grade: KMFRI Grade 6
• Posts: 1 post
• Deadline: Monday, 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT
• How to apply: careers.kmfri.go.ke (online only)

Duties and responsibilities

From the official advert:

• Preparation of policies, strategies and plans for the optimization of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment
• Lead engineering design, analysis, and implementation of projects in line with the institute’s standards
• Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, technical Specification and costs estimates
• Manage projects from conception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, anD reporting
• Implementing policies, strategies and plans for the optimization of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment
• Development and implementation of standards for the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with engineering codes, safety standards and quality control & assurance of the institute’s infrastructures
• Oversee contracted engineering works to ensure quality control and adherence to timelines; and
• Coordinating the management of the lifecycle of the institute’s research infrastructure and equipment lifecycle

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the official advert requires:

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the position of Senior Engineer I or a comparable position
• Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following fields: - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Building and Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Registered/membership with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or any relevant body
• Proficiency literate in technical computer-based applications such as auto card, arch card, MS word, Revit, Ms Project, Civil 3D, Prokon, Solid works, structural design & detailing software and/or any other relevant Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) design software’s
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Remuneration

Figures below are taken from the official advert.

• Basic salary scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 per month
• House allowance: KShs. 35,000 per month
• Commuter allowance: KShs. 9,000 per month
• Annual leave allowance: KShs. 10,000 per year
• Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official KMFRI recruitment portal. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. The detailed job descriptions, person specifications and other requirements are on the portal and in the official external advertisement PDF.

1. Read the full specification for this post in the official KMFRI external advertisement (PDF, 23 pages) or on careers.kmfri.go.ke.
2. Submit your application online through the KMFRI recruitment portal.
3. Applications must be received on or before 30 November 2026, 23:59 hrs (East Africa Time).

Successful candidates will be required to present originals of: a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; a HELB clearance or compliance certificate; a KRA tax compliance certificate; EACC clearance; and clearance from a recognised credit reference bureau. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral and practical interview and must produce originals of their national identity card and academic and professional certificates. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.

KMFRI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disability, women, youth and people from marginalized areas.

KMFRI has research centres and stations at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Turkana, Mutonga and Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi, and a Nairobi liaison office. The official advert does not assign this post to a single station.

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Source: official KMFRI external advertisement, 10 November 2026, published on kmfri.go.ke/resources/careers and in the 23-page advert PDF. If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.