Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose
responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.
The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters.
1. Deputy Director Strategy & Change
JG”2”
One (1) PostThe Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters.
1. Deputy Director Strategy & Change
JG”2”
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Reporting to the Director, the position holder will work across the divisions and on a corporate level, advising, leading and supporting strategy development, implementation, strategy performance monitoring and reporting, service improvement and change management initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working
with stakeholders to manage strategy changes
- Working
collaboratively with the supervisory team to develop and implement
business strategy ensuring key deliverables are met
- Providing
support in translating forecasts into operational plans and targets
- Continually
reviewing and aligning the Planning & Strategy structure to deliver
cost effective performance and drive continuous improvement and increased
productivity
- Maintain
effective corporate intelligence.
- Leads
the departments within the Division: Marketing, Corporate communications
and Quality Assurance.
Job Requirements
- MBA
degree with a bias in Strategic Management and Organizational Development
from a recognized institution.
- Experience
in formulating and driving long term strategic plans, strategies and
roadmaps.
- Experience
of leading, managing, motivating and developing teams to achieve business
objectives
- At
least five (5) years’ experience in a Management position.
- Strong
business acumen.
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
2. Head of Administration
JG ”3a”
One (1) Post
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Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.
Duties and Responsibilities
JG ”3a”
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Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating
and reviewing policies related to administration functions.
- Ensuring
insurance policies and related services are acquired.
- Ensuring
offices, office equipment/furniture and supplies are provided.
- Ensuring
grounds are maintained and utilities provided.
- Coordinating
and liaising with service providers in relation to outsourced services
- Developing
and implementing disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores &
equipment and recommending appropriate disposal procedures on disposable
assets to the Board of Survey.
- Ensuring
stores and supplies manuals for all KWS Divisions, Sections and Stations
are prepared and supplied.
- Ensuring
work plans, budgets and AIE controls are prepared
- Ensuring
timely maintenance of Institutional buildings; residential and
non-residential.
Job Requirements
- Degree
in Business Administration or its equivalent
- MBA
is an added advantage
- Communication,
interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
- IT
skills.
- Must
be a member of a professional body.
- At
least five (5) years experience in Management position, three (3) of which
must be in administration function.
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
3. Corporation Secretary
JG”3b”
One (1) Post
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Reporting to the Director, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities
JG”3b”
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Reporting to the Director, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advising
the board and management on all legal matters
- Ensuring
that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory
requirements
- Representing
the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
- Coordinating
all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers,
Government Ministries and external lawyers
- Drawing
and processing legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under
the requirements of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act
- Preparing
Board business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings
- Keeping
safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
- Preparing
and vetting of contracts
- Coordinating
the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization
Job Requirements
- Bachelor
of laws degree from a recognized institution.
- Masters
is an added advantage
- Post
graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
- Report
writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving
skills are essential.
- IT
skills.
- Must
be a member of a professional body.
- Five
(5) years working experience in a similar institution.
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
4. Legal Officer
JG ”5”
Two (2) Posts
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization
Duties and Responsibilities
JG ”5”
Two (2) Posts
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating
in drawing and vetting of contracts, leases.
- Liaison
with external lawyers on court cases for or against the company.
- Ensuring
company cases are defended before the courts successfully
- Compiling
information and evidence on cases
- Participating
in negotiations of treaties and contracts between the company and other
parties/organizations.
- Providing
legal opinions/advice and reports on legal matters as required.
- Interpreting
legal instruments and statutes.
- Participating
in filing and maintenance court proceedings
- Safe
custody of company documents, other records and securities
- Negotiating
disputes with customers and other parties with a view to settling them out
of court
Job Requirements
- Bachelor
of Laws degree from a recognized institution
- Post
graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
- Three
(3) years working experience in a large institution.
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
5. Architect
JG ”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Head of Building and Fences Department, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to provide architectural designs and drafting services.
Duties and Responsibilities
JG ”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Head of Building and Fences Department, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to provide architectural designs and drafting services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
architectural plans; provide information regarding design, structure
specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and
construction time.
- Consult
with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
- Direct
activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents.
- Plan
layout of projects.
- Prepare
contract documents for building contractors.
- Prepare
scale drawings.
- Conduct
periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor
compliance with plans.
- Prepare
operating and maintenance manuals and reports.
Job Requirements
- BSc.
Architectural Engineering or equivalent
- Diploma
in Architecture
- Certification
in Auto-Aided Design
- Must
be a Registered Engineer
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.
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