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Assistant Director Forest Management and Conservation

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Full time
The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments;
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
  • Developing forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
Reviewing concept notes for projects and programmes on forest management and conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
Liaising with relevant stakeholders on implementation of forestry projects and programmes;
Establishing forestry management information systems and database of all forests and forest health status;
Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry;
Coordinating preparation of guidelines for "Adopt a Forest" concept;
Monitoring and evaluating compliance on forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols;
Reviewing strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities' economic livelihoods;
Analyzing strategies on the development of urban forests and green space;
Validating data on forest management and conservation, agro-forestry and commercial forestry and making recommendations thereon; and
Participating in national and international environmental day

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) at the grade of at the grade of Principal Forest Management and Conservation Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results