Assistant Director Ecological Restoration – 2 Posts at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Description

The Commission dates back to when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, ; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments;

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

Initiating development of Ecological Restoration policies, strategies, legislation, regulations plans, standards and guidelines; Liaising with the relevant stakeholders to rehabilitate and restore riverine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems for ecological stability; Supporting in Climate Change/Action policy; Coordinating development of concept notes for ecological restoration projects and programs; Mainstreaming relevant global targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in national ecological restoration strategies; Developing and maintaining database for motoring ecological integrity of sensitive ecological ecosystems and landscape restoration; Establishing linkage with MDAs, County Governments and relevant stake holders on ecological restoration; Formulating strategies for recovery and renewal of degraded habits; Collaborating with communities on stewardship programmes in ecological restoration; Coordinating the identification of native species for protection, conservation and re-introduction in degraded ecosystems; Validating data and generating reports on ecological restoration for decision making; Coordinating mapping and assessments to determine the status of sensitive ecosystems; and Analysing research findings and fostering knowledge management for ecological restoration

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

Served for a minimum period of three at the grade of Principal Ecological Restoration 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, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results