Director, Forests, Job in Kenya

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

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