Assistant Director Forest Management and Conservation – 9 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:-

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 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