Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Assistant Commandant

Duties and responsibilities

• Overseeing the implementation of existing Kenya Forest Service policies relation to Forest Protection and enforcement in the Region.
• Offer support and synergy with conservators in the implementation of forest programs, vision and mission, fire management, community forest association and scouts training and compliance to forest produce extraction in the Forest.
• Preparation and implementation of strategic plan, work plans, operations, budget, performance contract, staff appraisal, as well other required reports
• Redeploying Rangers, corporals and sergeants within the region on need basis.
• Coordination and conducting forest protection and security operations
• Preparing work plans, budgets, implement performance contracts, staff performance appraisal and prepare progress reports.
• Administering discipline and welfare of protection and Security officers.
• Coordinating and conducting forest fire fighting, disaster management activities, security of service installations, property, personnel and movable assets
• Coordinating and facilitating maintenance of housing for Rangers.
• Coordinating, collection, analysis and dissemination of information/intelligence.
• Liaising with other security agencies, and local administration for purpose of Forest law enforcement.
• Exercise delegated functions of command and control within the rank and file.
• Performs the functions of an Adjutant at Headquarters
• Leading intelligence lead operations at Regional Level
• Spearheading conflict resolution, facilitate forest security operation and Forest Land reclamation.
• Coordinating and conducting investigations and prosecution relating to forest protection.
• Presides over Forest security meetings within the conservancy
• Maintaining database on forest crime.
• Coordinating and participate in National events; parades, elections, examinations, and thanksgiving prayers.
• Ensuring safety of weapons and equipment.
• Ensuring safety of exhibits in area of jurisdiction
• Preparing and timely submitting of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Planning and coordinate capacity building of protection and Security Officers.
• Promoting chapter six of the constitution among staff
• Promoting public service values and ethics
• Promoting institutional pride among…

Additional Information:

Persons specification  

• Bachelor’s Degree in security, or relevant social science studies from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in security or relevant social science from recognized Institution
• Professional qualification and membership where applicable
• Specialized training in security matters
• Senior Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks
• At least ten 6 years’ experience in security operations with training and experience in Investigation, prosecution, Intelligence in Military or paramilitary formation
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Skills and attributes

• Leadership and command
• Supervisorial
• Conflict resolution skills
• Obedient and loyal
• High integrity and ethics
• Training and mentorship skills
• Communication and report writing skills
• Presentation skills
•   Visionary leadership

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Strategy, Partnership and Resource Mobilization)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Marketing and branding of the Service’ products and services
• Ensuring implementation of effective customer service mechanisms that are responsive to customer expectations
• Analyze sales/revenue reports and advise on necessary marketing changes
• Explore and develop potential commercial business opportunities available to the Service
• Determine appropriate pricing and marketing strategies that can optimize benefits for the Service
• Proactively originate new business activities through engaging existing and new clients.
• Proactively develop customer centric strategies for KFS’s new and potential clients based on their identified or projected needs.
• Review reports on competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and develop strategies to address emerging issues.
• Present regular reports on KFS forestry business status
• Ensure optimization of revenue generated from licenses and agreements
• Oversee activities for domestic, regional and international tourism markets
• Participate in tourism fairs
• Oversee establishment of linkages with tourism stakeholders
• Implement policies related to licenses and wayleaves
• Develop and review strategies related to ecotourism marketing
• Coordinate local and foreign investment in ecotourism
• Lead the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
• Develop and communicate a unique value proposition to identified clients.
• Initiate the identification of market niches based on KFS’s competitive advantage
• Undertake Feasibility studies, and develop business plans for potential customers.
• Review stalled and ailing projects and advice the KFS on how to rehabilitate them.
• Enhancement of business plans for KFS’s prospective clients.
• Developing turnaround plans for distressed clients applying for finance from the corporation.
• Offer client readiness support to bring a funding application to a bankable stage.
• Undertake business diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities in governance, strategy and management of the business.
• Support businesses to undertake…

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in relevant field from recognized field.
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at a management level
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualifications and membership to Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM) or equivalent
• Proficiency in computer applications; and

Personal attributes/skills

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills& interpersonal

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Strategy, Partnership and Resource Mobilization)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and implementation of Service Risk Management framework;
• Overseeing risk management of the Service in the business continuity, corporate governance, enterprise risk, information and security risk, regulatory and operational risk and technology risk;
• Promoting and monitoring continuous quality improvement within the Service in line with the ISO standards;
• Assist the Chief Conservator of Forests in developing agenda on risk management.
• Advising Management on acquisition of relevant ISO certifications for the Service;
• Compiling data for trend analysis and reporting, and developing programs or action plans for implementation by the Service;
• Ensuring regular quality assessment visits on various projects;
• Preparation of annual Quality Improvement plans;
• Overseeing compliance of written policies and procedures established by the Service and periodically reviewing the policies/procedures and making recommendations for revisions and improvement;
• Developing and planning effective training for staff in regard to Quality and Risk Management;
• Overseeing management of risk incidents and keeping a record of all risk incidents in the Service;
• Partnering with all departments to ensure efficient work flow, quality programs and compliance in line with ISO procedures;
• Overseeing regular ISO audits and quality assurance within the Service;
• Coordinating ISO audits within the Service;
• Overseeing review of ISO procedures to ensure compliance;
• Regular response to risk questions and concerns.
• Ensure back up of documents to spread risks
• Responsible for resource mobilization for the department
• Promote Public service values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Statistics, Business related studies or relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Statistics, Business related studies or relevant disciplines from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in management level;
• Be a Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk Management Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified ISO Auditor or any other relevant qualification;
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services

Duties and responsibilities

• Advising the management on policies, strategies, procedures and emerging trends relating to ICT and software use;
• Initiating the formulation and implementation of ICT policies, procedures and systems;
• Planning, designing and implementing aligned ICT strategies for effective management of services at all levels;
• Submission of timely quarterly reports on Service’ information communication technology
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes/activities within ICT;
• Reviewing and upgrading of ICT systems;
• Developing and initiating linkages with relevant institutions on ICT related issues;
• Safeguarding the integrity of data and information generated from the systems;
• Mounting efficient, effective and secure integrated network systems for revenue collection, telecommunication and management support services etc;
• Overseeing procurement and maintenance of ICT equipments;
• Drawing of ICT master plan as part of the strategic plan;
• Initiating formulation of a long-term strategy procurement of ICT services and equipments;
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
• Ensuring ICT Risk management and Business continuity is in place;
• Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
• ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting; and
• Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers.
• Promote resource mobilization for the department
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

​​​​​​​Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Served in relevant position for at least ten (10) years with at least six (6) years’ experience in a management role
• At least one of the following trainings Oracle developers (Forms and reports), Oracle database administration (DBA) certification, Unix/Linux training/certifications or any other trainings on implemented ERP
• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification
• At least one IT management certification CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT or other equivalent qualifications
• At least one (1) information Security certification CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSECor other equivalent qualifications
• At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Member of the Computer Society of Kenya or an equivalent ICT professional body;
• Successfully completed a Strategic Leadership and Development Program Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Interpersonal relations including being a team player.
• Innovative & proactive
• Communication skills

Entry Requirements:

This is the head of the department and manages the operations of the department and is in charge of all administrative matters. An officer in this cadre shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, interpretation and review of administration policies, standards and guidelines;
• Provide Strategic leadership in the administrative function of the Service.
• Advise Management and the Board on policy development and reviews
• Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
• Oversee the maintaining of adequate data on buildings and plant that is regularly updated
• Manage road works and provide maintenance services in accordance with KFS Strategic plan
• Provide Technical Services and Capacity Building to Field Officers (HOC’s, EC’s, and Foresters) as may be requested
• Liaise with the field officers on matters of forest roads development and maintenance
• Fleet management
• Ensure effective fleet scheduling
• Management of residential and non-residential buildings
• Provision of adequate infrastructure
• Overseeing the management of outsourced cleaning, waste collection and disposal services
• Develop budget for administrative services;
• Formulation and review of the Estate Management Policies
• Maintenance of KFS Infrastructural facilities including buildings, power lines, boundary walls and roads
• Provision of facilities for people living with disabilities
• Maintenance of plant, equipment and furniture
• Management of space and house allocation including policy formulation and implementation
• Oversee the maintenance of grounds including hedges and Landscaping
• Oversee tenancy agreements for premises leased out under the special use licenses e.g. restaurants around the Kenya forest service premises.
• Maintaining administrative reports on Assets of the Organization
• Oversee the management of all KFS garages and mechanics
• Oversee the management of the switchboard and telephone services
• Develop and establish risk mitigation and management guidelines for effective risk mitigation and guidance in the management of assets
• Oversee the management Disposal of Obsolete and unserviceable Assets of the…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration or relevant qualification from recognized institution;
• Certified public Secretaries of Kenya Part III (CPSK)
• Registered by the Institute of Chartered Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing
• Strategic Leadership course lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Skills and Attributes

• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate Kenya Forest Service Communication policy.
• Propose the implementation of new media technology policy.
• Design and implement customer service relations policy.
• Develop media relations policy.
• Develop KFS Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
• Design Kenya forest service corporate communication strategy.
• Provide editorial leadership for the Kenya Forest Service.
• Supervise production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials e.g. newsletters.
• Direct formulation and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Build and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advising Management on Public Communication policies and strategies.
• Providing oversight role in the Service brand image and positioning, tracking and measuring its performance to inform future activities
• Ensuring effectiveness of Public Relations and Communications programs including identifying appropriate metrics to track performance
• Developing and managing appropriate channels and partners to meet changing stakeholders’ needs and business goals
• Oversight role in public communication to ensure effective messaging that is well understood by specific target audiences.
• Oversee media engagement to ensure proper coverage of the Service role and functions
• Advise the Service on corporate branding through mass media advertising, outdoor displays and Information, Education & Communication (IEC) materials.
• Overseeing Audio and video production and dissemination of information through documentaries, radio programs and social media.
• Directing production of various publications including photography, drafting articles, design & layout of newsletters, books, and other printed literature in liaison with other directorates/departments.
• Promoting long term engagement of stakeholders in tree growing and forest conservation through facilitating appropriate Communication channels.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching
• Responsible for resource mobilization for the Department

Additional Information:

Person specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or other related fields of study from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or another relevant course from a recognized institution
• Management course of not less than four (4) Course weeks.
• Ten (10) years relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at the level of Principal Communications Officer/management or its equivalent
• Management course of not less than four (4) weeks.
• Member of professional body –PRSK
• Proficiency in Computer applications

Key Competencies and skills

• Conversant with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Member of a professional association such as PRSK
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
• Good analytical skills
• Skills in resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in policy formulation
• Team player

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Chief Conservator of Forests

 Duties and responsibilities;

• Provide strategic leadership in the management of supply chain functions
• Advising the Service on Procurement Laws, policies, strategies and procedures.
• Initiating development of supply chain management policies, strategies and procedures.
• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation and ensuring compliance with public procurement legal and regulatory framework
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Service while ensuring that they are in line with Public Procurement and Disposal Act and the Forest Act and subsidiary regulations
• Coordinate disposal of all forest produces in compliance with Public Procurement, Disposal Act and the Forest Act and subsidiary regulations
• Coordinate the disposal of obsolete assets
• Coordinate procurement of goods, works and services of the Service are within approved budget and procurement plan of the Service
• Coordinate procurement of forest establishment and management materials
• Ensure proper documentation of procurement proceedings and safe custody of all procurement records in line with procurement laws
• Generate contract documents for goods, works and services
• Liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to PPRA;
• Reviewing   procurement needs of the Service
• Prequalification and updating bi-annually standing lists of registered service providers
• Preparing, publishing and distributing procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest.
• Issuing procurement and disposal documents to candidates in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and Public Procurement Regulations 2006.
• Coordinating the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Offer professional…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Economics or any other business-related field from a recognized university.
• Masters’ degree in supply chain management from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution/CIPS final
• At least ten 10 years’ experience three (3) of which should be at management level.
• A registered member of Kenya Institute of supplies Management with a practicing license.
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills/Attributes

• Planning skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and report writing skills;
• Strong Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Chief Conservator of Forests

 Duties and responsibilities

• Initiating, formulate, implement, review and advice on policies, strategies and programmes relating to Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland, Private Forests Development coordination, Kenya Forestry College and Forest Survey and Information Management
• Lead in development of the Forest Resource Assessment Report and Forest Status Report for submission to the Cabinet Secretary once in every five (5) years and two (2) years respectively;
• Lead Restoration of degraded natural forest areas by removal of invasive species, rehabilitation and protection for natural regeneration
• Oversee the development and implementation of plans for Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland and Private Forests Development coordination
• Oversee management of forest health, biodiversity analysis conservation, Forest Fire Management and forest watershed management;
• Promote Community Forest associations and Participatory Forest Management
• Coordinating the management of the Forest Investment Facility (FIF) of KFS. This facility advances loans for investment in farm forestry enterprises to farmers;
• Drive the implementation of the “National Strategy for the Achievement and Maintenance of a Tree Cover of Over 10%”
• Supporting the growth and development of forest producer associations, tree growers and charcoal producer associations; and develop chain of custody tools and systems for regulating movement and ownership of forest product
• Lead Dryland, private / farm forestry development
• Promote efficient Dryland afforestation technologies
• Lead in undertaking assessments of forest plantation developments through strategic environmental assessments, audits and social concerns, plantation surveys, density checks and projection of expected royalties;
• Oversee Forest Inventory Management, Assessment and valuation of Plantations, Dry-lands and Mangrove forests for biomass estimation, statistics yearbook and appropriate sale;
• Mitigating against forest damages caused by fires, diseases, pests and game;
• Lead in management…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry studies
• Master’s Degree in Relevant field from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification and membership where applicable
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience
• Served for at least four (4) years in senior management
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Leadership skills,
• Relationship management skills.

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level will report to Chief Conservator of Forests

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the Service on policies, strategies and programmes for forest conservation and management, forestry planning, monitoring and performance management, resources mobilization, enterprise development and marketing, risk management and compliance.
• Preparing, directing, coordinating, organizing and planning all activities within the Directorate.
• Liaising with Government authorities and key stakeholders on relevant policy issues relating to forestry development, conservation and management.
• Initiating, developing and review of the KFS Strategic Plan.
• Overseeing implementation of Strategic Plan.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress on implementation of the strategic plan.
• Developing and maintaining key strategic partners’ network for implementation of the strategic plan.
• Guiding development of the departmental strategic plans and ensuring alignment with the national and corporate plans/strategies.
• Guiding development/ review of performance monitoring tools and framework.
• Overseeing preparation of annual work plans, operational plans and the performance contract based on the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Providing strategic leadership in the management of the performance contracting process for the Service.
• Providing strategic leadership in initiating and implementing performance re-engineering programmes for improved service delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership in developing content for KFS input in the national and sectoral planning (MTP) and budgeting (MTEF) processes.
• Provide strategic leadership in the KFS planning and resource mobilization activities.
• Guiding and overseeing the formulation/ review of policies, strategies and programs for planning, monitoring and performance management.
• Guiding and overseeing formulation/review of policies, strategies, and programmes for partnership development and resources mobilization.
• Provide strategic forestry input in the development and review of projects and programs proposals for resource mobilization
• Provide strategic input in the formulation of policies, strategies, procedures and systems for identifying alternative sources of revenue for the Service;
• Overseeing development and implementation of strategic partnership and resource mobilization mechanism/framework.
• Provide strategic review of…

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Forestry, Forest Economics, Biostatistics, Forest Planning, Business Administration, Natural Resources Management, Social science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience four (4) of which must have been in a senior management position in the public or private sector;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualifications where applicable
• Member of the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Member of the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Skills and attributes

• Good Communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Strong leadership skills and
• Negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of institutional and government donors and funding policies;
• Experience with working in Public Private Partnership environment;
• Excellent relationship building and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in goal setting, planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting, as well as legal/contractual aspects of cooperation;
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the national development goals, policies and  objectives and ability to align them toKFS’ policies and programs.
• Good understanding of the national planning and budgeting processes
• Good understanding of the national, regional and international obligations in the Forest Sector.

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to the Chief Conservator of Forests

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Initiate and develop appropriate Internal Audit policies, strategies, systems and procedures.
• Participate in developing of corporate risk management strategies and initiatives to identify and mitigate risks.
• Advise the Board on all Internal Audit issues.
• Develop and implementing the internal audit charter.
• Prepare periodic audit reports for presentation to the Board and management on completed audit engagements management action plans implemented and whether the actions taken have been effective
• Participate and offer advice on quality assurance and improvement program that cover all aspects on the internal audit functions
• Develop the departmental risk-based annual work plans and budget.
• Secretary to the Board Audit Committee.
• Advise on management’s response and the corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations
• Oversee and report on audit efforts with external auditors
• Confirm compliance with statutes, regulations and government progression.
• Ensure the internal audit resources, expertise, qualifications and systems are appropriate and effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan.
• Ensure the timely completion of and reporting on individual internal audit engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Conduct post-implementation audits.
• Carry out special audits and investigations
• Review budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes of Service.
• Responsible for Resource mobilization for the Department
• Review effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management systems
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assess whether resources are utilized economically, efficiently and adequately.
• Ensure special audits/investigations are conducted as and when required.
• Ensure Information systems audit are carried out as per the audit plan and provide recommendation to management.
• Ensure implementation of audit (system and Business) recommendations.
• Facilitate the systems and financial audit by external auditors and follow up to ensure implementation of the recommendations.
• Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in Business (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience
• Served for at least four (4) years in senior management
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification.
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and Or
• Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing.
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Management course not lasting not less than four weeks

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong organization and inter personal skill
• Strategic thinking
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and integrity
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task

Entry Requirements:

Corporation Secretary is responsible for playing an advisory role to the Management and Board on legal issues. The officer also ensures that the Service’s legal obligations are met in accordance with the Service’s mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities;

Board Functions

• Provide secretarial services to the Board and its Committees.
• Provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance.
• Faciliate Board induction, development, evaluation and implementation of the Capacity building programmes.
• Preparation and management of Board Work-Plans.
• Faciliate Annual Board Evaluation.
• Faciliatte Governance Audits.
• Development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• In liaison with the CCF, preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers
• Custody and accountability of the Corporation’s seal, securities, agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments.
• Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.
• Give legal advisory services to the Board, Management and Staff of the Service on the internal policies and procedures and external matters that may affect the operations of the Service.
• Development of board calendars;
• Liaison with AG office and advise the Service on legal matters

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Master’s degree in Environmental Law or related field
• Bachelor degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Attended Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience withfour (4) years at management level
• Member of LSK in good standing
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries- Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing
• Computer Applications proficiency
• Adherence to Provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Personal attributes/skills

• Demonstrate understanding of Government priorities
•  Demonstrate understanding of Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations.
• Demonstrate the capability to manage risks and operate within the complex socio-economic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to manage and lead high performing teams.
• Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable to the Service.
• Capacity to demonstrate strategic mind set and innovation.
• Demonstrate understanding of national goals and policies and ability to link them to the mandate of the Service.
• High degree of professional competence in legal work.
• Ability to observe utmost confidence.
• Good negotiation and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership, planning and Supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Report and Minutes writing skills
• Litigation and mediation skills.
• High level of integrity and interpersonal skills.

Entry Requirements:

An Officer at this level shall report to a Senior Deputy Chief conservator of Forests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating, formulate, implement, and advice on policies, strategies and programmes relating to Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland, Private Forests Development coordination, Kenya Forestry College and Forest Survey and Information Management
• Preparation of the Forest Resource Assessment Report and Forest Status Report for submission to the Cabinet Secretary once in every five (5) years and two (2) years respectively;
• Restoration of degraded natural forest areas by removal of invasive species, rehabilitation and protection for natural regeneration
• Initiate, prepare and implement plans for Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland, Kenya Forestry College and Private Forests Development coordination
• Management of Natural Forest rehabilitation and restoration, Mangroves Forest, biodiversity conservation and Invasive plants, Forest Health, Forest Fire Management and forest watershed management;
• Participate in the formulation and review of strategies to address the emerging forestry issues including but not limited to the international arrangements on forests, climate change, green energy, carbon trading and ecotourism.
• Promote Community Forest associations and Participatory Forest Management
• Implement treaties and agreements to climate change and forests conventions.
• Coordinating the management of the Forest Investment Facility (FIF) of KFS. This facility advances loans for investment in farm forestry enterprises to farmers;
• Coordinating the production and reporting of tree seedlings, preparation of tree nurseries and seedlings production database.
• Provide technical support and capacity building development for county governments.
• Implementation of the “National Strategy for the Achievement and Maintenance of a Tree Cover of Over 10%”
• Supervise formulation and review of guidelines for the operations and activities of the Forest Conservation Committees (FCCs).
• Lead and participate in the formulation and review of strategies to improve forest plantationproductivity, natural forest conservation and expansion…

Additional Information:

​​​​​​​Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in forestry studies
• Master’s Degree in Relevant field or its equivalent
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience
• At least three (3) Years’ experience in management
• Proficiency in Computer Application

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Management skills.

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Forest Conservation Management)

.Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the academic, training research and staff capacity building programmes of the Directorate.
• Leading and participating in developing new and  review  existing policies, legislations, strategies, programmes and projects for the college.
• Ensuring and coordinating the development, review and implementation of programmes, training curricula and  the monitoring and reporting tools.
• Oversee effecctive managemnt of all training programs & co-curriculum activities in the college.
• Responsible for resource mobilization for the Department
• Developing strategies for resource mobilization for the college.
• Guiding and collaborating in partnership arrangements with stakeholders.
• Initiating new ideas and programmes aimed at improving teaching and learning at the college.
• Overseeing and coordinating mobilization and manage financial and human resources development in the college.
• Coordinatingthe establishment of the collaborations and linkages with  industries and relevant training institutions.
• Preparing estimates of recurrent and development expenditure for the college.
• Overseeing and participating in interpreting  and implementing of the  relevant Government policies and translating them into training modules.
• Guiding and coordinating in identifying  and admitting of  potential trainees for various training programmes in the institute.
• Leading, coordinating and participating in the overall preparation of  the Institutes  Performance Contracting process.
• Directing and coordinating in setting of the institutes objectives and activities to realize the work plans as per the performance contract.
• Initiating and conducting research activities.
• Ensuring safe custody and security of both movable and immovable college assets and human resource.
• Leading in planning, acquiring, developing andmaintaining physical facilities at the college.
• Ensuring the submission of completed appraisal reports to Human Resources Management Department.
• Authorising all the Directorate’s expenditure in conformity with Service and Government financial legisltations.
• Overseeing the monitoring implementation of the Directorate  budget.
• Coordinating and participate in  the…

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized University.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Business Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science/Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized University.
• At least 10 years of work experience with 3 years in management.
• A relevant Doctorate degree (PHD) from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Successfully attended a six (6) weeks Leadership and Development programme course or equivalent from a recognized training institution.
• Adequate experience in operating at policy and strategic levels and translating these into practical and achievable objectives responsive to customers’ needs.
• A member of good standing in a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attribute

• Sound knowledge of institutional and government donors and funding policies.
• Experience in developing and implementing successful entrepreneurial approaches to business development with the corporate sector.
• Experience with working in Public Private Partnership environment.
• Excellent relationship building and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Has experience in structured decision-making processes, prioritization.Experience in goal setting, planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting, as well as legal/contractual aspects of cooperation.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience in external organizational representation.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech.
• Leadership skills

Entry Requirements:

The officer at this level shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services

Duties and responsibilities

•    Advise management on Human resource issues
• Promote equality and diversity management as part of the Organization culture
• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and development policies, standards and guidelines;
• Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for KFS staff;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
• Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline, capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for KFS;
• Ensure the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in KFS and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms;
• Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function;
• Championing change management programmes in KFS;
• Oversee Human Resource Audit.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes;
• Formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems;
• Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
• Oversee the Administration of Records Management functions of KFS;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports on Human Resource Management and Development;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance target setting and appraisal for staff within the Service;
• Advising on succession management/human resource planning and utilization of human resource.
• Liaison between the Organization and third parties on human resource issues.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized university in fields of: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, /Development or any other relevant and related qualifications;
• Certified Human Resource Professional Kenya (CHRPK) or its equivalent
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at served for at least three (3) years in management
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership development programme course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfils Chapter Six of Constitution of Kenya.

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Research and Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Conceptual skills,
• Leadership skills,
• Relationship building and relationship management skills,
• Goal setting, planning, budgeting and monitoring and reporting and contractual aspects of the Service,
• Experience in external organizational representation,
• Sense of cultural diversity

Entry Requirements:

The officer at this level shall report to the Commandant

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulate, interpret, reviewing and ensuring implementation of existing policies relating to Forest Protection, intelligence security, investigation and prosecution, Forest law Enforcement Academy departments.
• Development of resource mobilization strategies for the departments of Forest Protection, Intelligence Security, Investigation and Prosecution and Forest Law Enforcement Academy
• Preparing and implementing strategic plans, operations budgets and work-plans for Forest Protection, Intelligence security, Investigation and prosecution, Forest Law Enforcement Academy in line with Performance Contract.
• Exercise delegated command and control functions cascaded to various ranks in respective departments.
• Offer advisory services to relevant staff committees for management of protection and security cadre
• Coordinating and participating in administering discipline and welfare of protection and Compliance staff.
• Undertake protection and security of forests resources, service installations and personnel.
• Enforce compliance of laws and regulations governing Forest conservation and allied resources.
• Advise management on implementation of forest Law enforcement strategies.
• Carry out special operations, forest firefighting and disaster response
• Submit daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly regional security reports
• Submit daily briefs on Forest protection, fire and Special Operations, Forest health surveillance for action
• Reclamation of forest land from encroachment and illegal acquisitions
• Management of Security Communication Radios and installations.
• Coordinating and participating in the inter-agency liaison and partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating, preparing and participating in Protection and Security operation orders and instructions.
• Responding and coordinating disaster, emergencies and forest fires preparedness and suppression
• Analysis and dissemination of intelligence reports for timely decision making
• Train and enhance capacity of for intelligence officers
• Dissemination of need-to-know and actionable intelligence information at tactical, operational and strategic levels
• Conduct investigations in line with policies, laws and regulations and submit timely reports
• Liaise with the Department of Criminal investigation DCI on matters of forest offences

Additional Information:

Person specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security, Forestry, or relevant social science studies or relevant from recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Security Studies or relevant Social Science from a recognized institution
• At least ten 10 years in security field four (4) of which in the senior management or equivalent with experience in Investigation, prosecution, Intelligence, or College Administration in Military or paramilitary formation
• Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• National Defence College Course or equivalent is an added advantage
• Professional qualification and membership where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills and attributes

• Strategic
• Leadership and command
• Supervisorial skills
• Report writing and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Training and mentorship skills
• Firm, decisive, just and fair
• High integrity and ethics

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Strategy, Partnership & Resource Mobilization)

Duties and responsibilities;

• Develop, implement and review resource mobilization policies, strategies and programs
• Develop a frame work for stakeholders’ collaborations
• Review and analyze information and prepare reports and documents on activities related to funding partners and fund raising
• Develop agenda on resource mobilization and partnerships
• Prepare reports to donors and relevant agencies
• Participate in drafting and revision of agreements with donors
• Drive mapping of potential and emerging sources of funding and assessing their current usage and potential for the future
• Developing proposals for funding and corresponding contracts;
• Reviewing financial structures and risks of the PPP Projects;
• Monitoring the Implementation of funding programs and maintaining their impact;
• Developing policies on identification of lines of credit;
• Reviewing proposals from potential strategic partners;
• developing programs and proposals for resource mobilization;
• Reviewing pre -contract PPP activities;
• Responsible for resource mobilization for the Department
• Promote Public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Finance & Economics, International Development Studies, Business Administration/Management International management Entrepreneurship, Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience three (3) years of which must have been in a Supervisory position.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Professional qualifications;
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil Chapter Six of the Constitution

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Forest Conservation Management)

  Duties and responsibilities;

• Planning, developing, coordinating and implementing programmes and policies falling under Survey, Mapping and Forest information management
• Coordinating surveys of institutional estate, boundary demarcations and mapping of forest reserves and ensuring that all cadastral records are held in safe custody.
• Provision of expert witness on litigation matters concerning land disputes.
• Overseeing the compilation of documents leading to the drawing up of boundary plans, titles, leases, subleases, licenses and permits issued to or by Kenya Forest Service.
• Carries out evaluation and certification of works submitted by Survey and Mapping Consultants.
• Identification of illegally occupied forest areas.
• Oversee preparation and safe custody of forestry related charts and diagrams.
• Lead in the production of “blue print” maps, plans and charts for use by other KFS departments.
• Coordinating, Gathering, analysis and modelling of forest planning datasets
• Promote mapping of Forestry Resources through use of Remote Sensing, Mobile GIS and Web GIS systems
• Advise on relevant systems to be developed for National Forest Monitoring
• Advise on development of Mobile Geodata Collection tools
• Oversee the generation of Geographical Information Systems and remotely sensed database products to inform important national and international reporting processes e.g United Nations Forum Convention on Climate Change, Forest Resource Assessment for Forest and Agricultural Organization
• Promote data sharing security are followed within KFS.
• Set standards for Geographic Information system and Remote Sensing metadata.
• Oversee data sharing and security arrangements
• Provide authentic statistics on the forest cover on a temporal and spatial dimension disaggregated to the devolved levels of government.
• Liaise with other government departments, organizations and projects in the generation of spatial temporal land use data.
• Carry out Capacity building at regional level on National Carbon Accounting Systems.
• Promote and facilitate…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; – Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatic Engineering, Geomatics, Philosophy in Technology (Geoinformatics/Geoinformatics and Information Technology), Geomatic engineering, Technology in Geomatics or Geospatial Engineering or relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Land Survey, Land management, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Photolithography, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geoinformatics, Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information System, Geodesy, Hydrography, Environmental science, Information Science or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must have served for a minimum of ten (10) years in a relevant field with 3 years in management position.
• Membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK).
• Good Public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Skills and Attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Management skills.

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Manager Finance and Accounting

Duties and responsibilities

• Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of annual budgets and revised budgets based on approved work plans.
• Provide technical support to technical and other departments during the budget making process
• management of funds disbursements & budgetary controls
• Reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action
• Interpreting of financial policies for sound financial principles, practices procedures for effective internal control
• Assist other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through regular provision of reliable up to date financial information;
• Carry out financial planning and consolidate department work plans
• Participate in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Service including donor & sector planning forums
• Verification of payroll, payment cheques, EFTs and bank transfers;
• Review all purchase requisition to ensure the estimate given by users are reasonable and within budget
• management of investment portfolio
• expenditure and capital forecasts
• Analysis of financial gaps
• Monitor & report on financial performance of all programs & project
• monitor revenue collections and projections
• creditors management and debts control
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Served for at least eight (8) years in a relevant position.
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or its equivalent
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)/ACCA or its equivalent
• Certification in an Enterprise Resource Planning System
• Successfully completed a Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Strategic Leadership and Development Programme.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Management skills.

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Manager Supply Chain Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating procurement of goods, services and works in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Regulations
• Assist in crafting supply chain management strategies, policies and procedures
• Assist in review supply chain management policies and procedures
• Assist in Formulating policies that ensure maximization of value for money in procurement processes.
• Preparing, publishing and distributing procurement and disposal opportunities including invitation to tender, prequalification and expression of interest.
• Preparing and publishing notices of award and notices of tender acceptance.
• Preparing and issuing rejection and debriefing letters.
• Generating contract variations and modification to documents.
• Implementing decisions of procurement and disposal committees.
• Monitoring contracts management by the user department
• Coordinating preparation of consolidated procurement plans.
• Oversee inventory and asset management.
• Oversee disposal of obsolete and unserviceable assets
• Assist in Disposal of Forest Produce as per regulations
• Assist in drawing performance contracts for the department
• Contract negotiations
• Draft professional opinion to inform award decisions
• Ensure availability of procurement opportunities for disadvantaged groups
• Co-oordinating the receiving and opening of tender documents.
• Preparing and publishing notices of award and notices of tender acceptance.
• Preparing and issuing rejection and debriefing letters.
• Ensuring that all incoming goods, services and works are inspected and conform to the user specifications.
• Maintaining and archiving documents and records of the procurement and disposal activities for the required period.
• Providing information, as required, for any petition or investigation to debar a tenderer or contractor or any investigation under review procedures.
• Implementing the decisions of procurement and disposal committees, including coordinating all activities of these committees.
• Liaising with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority and other bodies on matters relating to procurement and disposal.
• Preparing and submitting to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority reports required under the…

Additional Information:

​​​​​​​Person Specifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Economics or any other business-related field from a recognized university.
• Masters’ degree in supply chain management from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution/CIPS Final
• At least eight (8) years’ experience three (3) of which should be at supervisory level.
• A registered member of Kenya Institute of supplies Management with a practicing license.
• Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills/Attributes

• Planning skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and report writing skills;
• Strong Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Manager Corporate Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing stakeholder relations, promoting partnerships in tree growing, managing external correspondences and customer care.
• Conducting stakeholder’s research
• Coordinating the outreach programs/activities by providing answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and service queries
• Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the KFS brand, both online and off line
• Content creation in collaboration with process owners – writing online posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels
• Social media public relations and communications– creating, managing and growing the Service presence through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other strategically relevant online properties
• Events and event planning– coordinating industry events and managing exhibitions, open days and other corporate events.
• Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns
• Managing any online feedback forums
• Implementing strategic communications plans and supporting the Service to manage its corporate image.
• Advising on internal and external communication channels.
• Managing the Service CSR activities and facilitating CSR activities by stakeholders.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Person specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or other related fields of study from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or another relevant course from a recognized institution
• Management course of not less than four (4) weeks.
• Eight (8) years relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at the level of management
• Member of professional body –PRS
• Knowledge in environmental matters as added advantage
•  Meets the requirement of chapter six of the constitution
• Fulfils the requirements of chapter of the constitution of Kenya

Skills and Attributes

• Conversant with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Member of a professional association such as PRSK
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
• Time management and proper planning
• Good analytical skills
• Skills in resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement
• Policy implementation, target setting and delivery of work plans
• Team player

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the formulation of the drafting policies in relation to conservancy, projects and specialized forest functional units.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of national policies/ regulations in line with the Kenya Forest Service mandate.
• Lead in interpreting, reviewing and ensuring implementation of existing policies relating to forestry.
• Ensure implementation of relevant polices of the Service to support forestry development.
• Guide and participate in assessing the outputs, outcomes and impacts of policy implementation and programs.
• Identify and propose matters which require policy consideration by the Service.
• Provide feedback and updates on policy outcomes and impact to inform relevant interventions at the program level.
• Contribute to KFS strategic planning process to achieve the organization’s mandate.
• Coordinate and participate in forecasting forest resource changes, predictions and growth to inform policy.
• Promote good forest governance and mainstream relevant government policies on gender, youth and vulnerable groups in forest development programs.
• Guide in the management of Forest Conservancy Area/Specialized Forest field/Project.
• Supervise the implementation of the provision of the Forest legislation and any other relevant laws and regulations.
•  Coordinate forest security, protection and intelligence gathering.
• Ensure the implementation of forestry development programs and activities.
• Guide and participate in carrying out planning and evaluation of programs and projects.
• Act as the secretary to Forest Conservation Committees/Project Steering Committees.
• Organize development strategies to link Kenya Forest Service with other stakeholders.
• Support forestry development outside gazetted forest areas for regulation, control and movement of forest products and provision of services.
• Support County Governments through capacity building to facilitate implementation of devolved forestry functions.
• Contribute to national security through conservation of forests and wildlife control and eradication of narcotics.
• Coordinate and participate in the disaster control and…

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry studies
• Master’s Degree in the Relevant field
• Professional qualification
• Registration and membership to professional body where applicable
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience
• At least three (3) Years’ experience in a management role
• Proficiency in Computer Application

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Management skills.