Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must
have:-
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of
which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Forest Management
and Conservation, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position
in the wider public service;
- A Bachelors Degree in the following disciplines: Forestry,
Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural
Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:
Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural
Resources Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management,
Agro-forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation or
equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional
competencies in in work performance and results; and
- Exhibited a deep understanding of national goals, policies,
objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of forest
management and conservation services function
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will
include:-
- Overseeing the development, implementation and reviewing of
forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry
policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and
guidelines;
- Spearheading the implementation of projects and programmes for
forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
- Collaborating with Ministries, Departments, County Governments
and Agencies, and other stakeholders on forest management and
conservation, Agroforestry and commercial forestry;
- Facilitating establishment and maintenance of a database of
all forests and forest health status;
- Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest
management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial
forestry;
- Overseeing the development and implementation of guidelines
for “Adopt a Forest” concept;
- Coordinating the implementation of the National Reducing
Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy;
- Overseeing compliance of forestry related Multilateral
Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and
protocols;
- Building capacity of key institutions and stakeholders to
support forestry development;
- Spearheading the implementation of strategies for promotion of
nature-based enterprises for communities’ economic livelihoods;
- Overseeing the establishment of urban forests and green spaces
and operationalization of Tree Growing Fund;
- Spearheading policy research and knowledge management on
forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives;
- Coordinating the development and implementation of the
Directorate strategic plan, work plans, budget, performance contract and
appraisal;
- Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics;
and
- Mentoring and coaching staff
How To Apply
