The
National Land Commission
Vacancy
Announcement
The
National Land Commission (NLC) a constitutional Commission established under
Article 67(1) of the Constitution seeks to recruit:-
Director of Natural Resources Management
The
Director of Natural Resources Management will have the overall responsibility
to lead the planning and development of strategies and serve as the lead
technical advisor on issues relating to natural resource management primarily
focusing on NLC Act and National Land Policy and the Constitution
Key
Responsibilities:-
- Undertake a
national baseline study on natural resources in the formal and traditional
tenure systems and the legitimate land rights holders
- Identify and map
out key resource use conflict hot spots, causes of such conflicts and
opportunities to mitigate them;
- Identification
and analysis of policy, institutional, technological, socio-economic
barriers to sustainable land management in Kenya.
- Work closely
with partners to conduct economic valuations of key natural resources and
apply results to improved natural resources management strategies;
- Ensure that land
use planning and administration are consistent with their existing
obligations under national, regional and international laws, treaties and
protocols including UN Multilateral Environmental Agreements (UNCBD,
UNCDD, UNFCCC)
- Any other duties
assigned by the National Land Commission from time to time.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience:
For
appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-
- A minimum of a
Master’s degree in any of the fields of Environmental/Natural Resource
Management, Land policy, Environmental law or Environmental economics from
a university recognized in Kenya.
- At least 10
years’ progressive experience of which 4 years should have been in a
senior position.
- Experience in the
field of natural resource management with a strong emphasis in land
policy, land use planning, environmental law or environmental economics
with relevant research publications.
- Experience in
natural resource management in communal lands, climate change adaptation
strategies; sound understanding of the sustainable livelihoods framework
and ecosystem services with demonstrated strong skills in project design,
economic assessment of programs; ability to analyze environmental issues
and design sustainable interventions; resource mobilization; program
monitoring, environmental and social impact assessment.
- Be a team
player.
- Have personal
personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication that meet the
requirements of chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.
- Perform other
duties that may be assigned from time to time
Additional
Information for the Position of Director Survey and Planning
- A Full member of
a planners professional body and registered with the Physical Planners
Registration Board.
Important
Information to the Candidate:
All
candidates are required to submit, on application, clearance certificates form
Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body (ies).
i.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
ii.
Shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified persons should submit applications:
The
Chairman
National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House, 12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O. Box 44417-00100,
Nairobi.
National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House, 12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O. Box 44417-00100,
Nairobi.
All
applications should reach the Commission by 14th June, 2003.
Dr.
Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW
Chairman, National Land Commission.
Chairman, National Land Commission.
