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Director – Agro-Forestry at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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Management & Business Development

KES Confidential
4 weeks ago

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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:-

Overseeing the development, implementation and reviewing of forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines; Spearheading the implementation of projects and programmes for forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry; Collaborating with Ministries, Departments, County Governments and Agencies, and other stakeholders on forest management and conservation, Agroforestry and commercial forestry; Facilitating establishment and maintenance of a database of all forests and forest health status; Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry; Overseeing the development and implementation of guidelines for “Adopt a Forest” concept; Coordinating the implementation of the National Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy; Overseeing compliance of forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols; Building capacity of key institutions and stakeholders to support forestry development; Spearheading the implementation of strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities’ economic livelihoods; Overseeing the establishment of urban forests and green spaces and operationalization of Tree Growing Fund; Spearheading policy research and knowledge management on forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives; Coordinating the development and implementation of the Directorate strategic plan, work plans, budget, performance contract and appraisal; Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics; and Mentoring and coaching staff

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

Served for a minimum period of ten years, three of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Forest Management and Conservation, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; A Bachelors Degree in 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; A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management, Agro-forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in in work performance and results; and Exhibited a deep understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of forest management and conservation services function

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