Director Forest Management & Conservation

The Public Service Commission is recruiting a Director Forest Management & Conservation to provide strategic leadership in forest management, conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry in Kenya. The position is suited to an experienced forestry and natural resource management professional with at least 15 years of cumulative service, including three years at Deputy Director level or in a comparable position.

Advert Details

• Designation: Director Forest Management & Conservation
• Experience Required: Yes
• Years of Experience Required: Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service, including three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Forest Management and Conservation CSG 6, or in a comparable position in the wider public service

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Deputy Director, Forest Management and Conservation CSG 6, or in a comparable position in the wider public service.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Hold a Master’s degree in Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural Resources, Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management, Agro-forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Hold a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrate managerial, administrative and professional competencies in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the proper management of forest management and conservation services.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level shall report to the Secretary, Forest Development and will be responsible for providing strategic oversight of forest management and conservation functions.

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislation, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines.
• Collaborating with Ministries, Departments, County Governments, Agencies and other stakeholders on forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry.
• Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agroforestry and commercial forestry.
• Coordinating the implementation of the National Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy.
• Overseeing compliance with forestry-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols.
• Spearheading the implementation of strategies for the promotion of nature-based enterprises to support communities’ economic livelihoods.
• Overseeing the establishment of urban forests and green spaces and the operationalization of the Tree Growing Fund.
• Spearheading policy research and knowledge management on forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives.

How to Apply

Applicants should follow the application procedure provided by the Public Service Commission for the advertised position. The supplied vacancy details do not provide a specific closing date or additional application instructions.