Kenya Forest Service Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Jobs
Entry Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in forestry studies
Master’s Degree in Relevant field or its equivalent
Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks
At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience
At least three (3) Years’ experience in management
Proficiency in Computer Application
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
An Officer at this level shall report to a Senior Deputy Chief conservator of Forests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiating, formulate, implement, and advice on policies, strategies and programmes relating to Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland, Private Forests Development coordination, Kenya Forestry College and Forest Survey and Information Management
Preparation of the Forest Resource Assessment Report and Forest Status Report for submission to the Cabinet Secretary once in every five (5) years and two (2) years respectively;
Restoration of degraded natural forest areas by removal of invasive species, rehabilitation and protection for natural regeneration
Initiate, prepare and implement plans for Natural Forest Conservation Management, Forest Plantation Management, Forest Advisory and County liaison and Dryland, Kenya Forestry College and Private Forests Development coordination
Management of Natural Forest rehabilitation and restoration, Mangroves Forest, biodiversity conservation and Invasive plants, Forest Health, Forest Fire Management and forest watershed management;
Participate in the formulation and review of strategies to address the emerging forestry issues including but not limited to the international arrangements on forests, climate change, green energy, carbon trading and ecotourism.
Promote Community Forest associations and Participatory Forest Management
Implement treaties and agreements to climate change and forests conventions.
Coordinating the management of the Forest Investment Facility (FIF) of KFS. This facility advances loans for investment in farm forestry enterprises to farmers;
Coordinating the production and reporting of tree seedlings, preparation of tree nurseries and seedlings production database.
Provide technical support and capacity building development for county governments.
Implementation of the “National Strategy for the Achievement and Maintenance of a Tree Cover of Over 10%”
Supervise formulation and review of guidelines for the operations and activities of the Forest Conservation Committees (FCCs).
Lead and participate in the formulation and review of strategies to improve forest plantationproductivity, natural forest conservation and expansion of national forest cover.
Formulate guidelines for the operations and activities of the Farmer Forestry Field Schools (FFS), Forest Producer Organizations (FPOs), communities and other forestry related groups.
Supporting the growth and development of forest producer associations, tree growers and charcoal producer associations; and develop chain of custody tools and systems for regulating movement and ownership of forest product
Dryland, private / farm forestry development
Promote efficient Dryland afforestation technologies
Undertake assessments of forest plantation developments through strategic environmental assessments, audits and social concerns, plantation surveys, density checks and projection of expected royalties;
Undertake Forest Inventory Management, Assessment and valuation of Plantations, Dry-lands and Mangrove forests for biomass estimation, statistics yearbook and appropriate sale;
Mitigating against forest damages caused by fires, diseases, pests and game;
Management of Forest Plantation Sivilculture and Forest Economics
Administer the Survey, Mapping and Forest Information Management systems
Advising management on Forest related information including status of forest cover every two years
Preparation of reports on determination and alteration of boundaries of public forests using available forest data to the Cabinet Secretary
Guide and coordinate delineation, mapping of forests and resource surveys for effective forest management.
Carry out Conservancy Coordination
Provide Oversight for forest development in the conservancy areas
Assist in Preparation and Implementation of Forest Management plans in the conservancy areas
Collation of Conservancy area reports for decision making by Management
Lead development and review of policies, strategies and programmes relating to training and capacity building at the Kenya Forestry College.
Promote applied research to improve forestry practice.
Provide administrative oversight for work planning, budgeting, implementation, performance contracting, and staff appraisal.
Lead and participate in mobilizing resources for improved funding and support to forestry programmes.
Oversight management of funds allocated to all cost centres (nationally) responsible for implementation of the core forestry programmes.
Prepare and present board papers to support decision making.
Responsible for resource mobilization for the Department
Promote public values and principles
Mentoring and coaching
Skills and attributes
Presentation skills,
Communication skills,
Report writing skills
Analytical skills,
Interpersonal skills,
Creativity and innovation,
Management skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Forest Service Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Jobs
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