Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State
Corporation established by the Forests Act 2005.
Its mandate is to conserve, develop
and sustainably manage forests and allied resources for environmental stability
and social-economic development of the people of Kenya.
Chief Officer - Survey and Mapping
Vacancy No. 6/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the
Head, Forest Conservation and Management, the Chief Officer, Survey and Mapping
shall be responsible for the management of the Survey and Mapping of KFS.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct survey and Mapping of forest
areas.
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Determine boundary lines, tracing of
government survey lines, re-establishment and marking survey lines.
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Delineate areas of forest reserves
and fix necessary beacons.
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Establish and maintain an automated
information system for mapping data and land boundary records.
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Liaise with relevant agencies in the
survey of forest boundaries and other Service property in acquisition of titles
and alteration of forest boundaries.
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Develop and maintain GIS based forest
information system in liaison with Forest Information Systems.
Academic Qualifications and
Experience
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Have an undergraduate degree or
equivalent in surveying or related discipline from a recognized university.
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Have knowledge of geographic
information systems (GIS) and computer-aided software applications.
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Have five (5) years experience in
surveying and mapping in the private or public sector.
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Be a member of the Institute of
Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or a similar professional body in good standing will
be an added advantage.
Head Internal Audit
Vacancy No. 5/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors functionally and the Director administratively, the Head of Internal Audit shall be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the management of KFS internal audit functions to ensure compliance with set systems and policies.
Vacancy No. 5/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors functionally and the Director administratively, the Head of Internal Audit shall be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the management of KFS internal audit functions to ensure compliance with set systems and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Evaluate the adequacy and
effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks involved in the relevant
business areas in accordance with risk management framework.
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Review manual and automated financial
systems; functions, processes, programs, operational and business risks, to
identify process weaknesses and inefficiencies, establish compliance with
established risk management policy, internal controls and recommend corrective
measures.
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Conduct special audits and provide
advisory services on audit issues.
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Monitor and assess internal
structures and recommend improvement.
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Conduct post-implementation audits to
determine if systems, processes and programs implemented are functioning as
planned.
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Reviews distributed/centralized
systems for appropriate audit trails, reliability of output, adequacy of
controls and adherence to established standards of operation.
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Prepare audit reports to the Board.
Academic Qualifications and
Experience
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Have an undergraduate degree from a
recognized university in the field of Finance, Commerce, Accounts or a related
discipline.
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A masters degree in Business
Administration, Finance , Management or related discipline
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Have at least eight (8) year’s
experience in the field of Audit, five (5) of which must have been in a senior
management position within a large organization in the private or public
sector.
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Be a member of Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or similar professional body.
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Being a member of the Institute of
Internal Auditors (IIA) will be an added advantage.
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Have successfully completed the
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or the Certified Internal Auditor
(CIA) course will be an added advantage.
Head Information, Communication and
Technology
Vacancy No. 4/8/15
The Head Information, Communication
and Technology shall report to the Head Corporate Services for development and
management of ICT strategies, policies and systems of the Service for the
realization of the Service mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensure that all necessary ICT tools,
processes and systems are in place to contribute to the achievement goals of
the Service.
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Develop and implement ICT policy,
systems, procedures and infrastructure.
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To actively monitor and respond to
ICT changes and initiatives.
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Develop and implement policies and
systems for organization data security.
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Oversee continuous improvement of all
ICT systems, processes and procedures.
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To ensure the maintenance of the
forest management information systems.
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Develop and implement ICT governance
framework for collaborating with relevant institutions to ensure they meet
their obligations.
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Identify gaps and develop programs to
enhance ICT proficiency in the organization.
Academic Qualifications and
Experience
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Have an undergraduate degree from a
recognized university in any of the following: Information technology, computer
science, systems administration or other related discipline.
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Have at least five (5) year’s
knowledge and experience in the field of Information technology, computer
science, systems administration or a relevant field.
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A Masters degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
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Knowledge in database and network
administration.
Head Supply Chain Management
Vacancy No. 3/8/15
The Head Supply Chain Management shall be reporting to the Head of Finance and shall oversee all aspects of supply chain management as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA) and regulations.
Vacancy No. 3/8/15
The Head Supply Chain Management shall be reporting to the Head of Finance and shall oversee all aspects of supply chain management as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA) and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement systems,
policies and procedures for timely and cost effective procurement of goods and
services within the framework of PPDA.
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Provide secretariat support to the Corporation
Tender Committee.
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Review the procurement policies and
procedures in accordance with best practice for continuous improvement of
procurement and disposal function of the organization.
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Develop capacity for supply chain
management staff for effective implementation of the PPDA law.
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Monitor contract management by user
departments to ensure implementation as per the contract terms.
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Oversee inventory management.
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Ensure that goods and services are
procured in a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective
manner.
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Prepare and submit reports to the
Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) as required under the Act,
regulations and guidelines of the authority.
Academic qualifications and
experience
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Have an undergraduate degree or
higher national diploma in Supply Chain Management from a recognized
institution
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Have at least eight (8) years
experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior position within a
large private or public organization.
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A Masters degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
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Be a member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM) or equivalent professional body in good standing.
Key Skills
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Thorough understanding of public
procurement procedures.
Deputy Director Enforcement and
Compliance
Vacancy No. 2/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the Director Kenya Forest Service for the management of the enforcement and compliance wing of the service and oversee the effective enforcement of provisions of the Forest Act 2005 and related laws.
Vacancy No. 2/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the Director Kenya Forest Service for the management of the enforcement and compliance wing of the service and oversee the effective enforcement of provisions of the Forest Act 2005 and related laws.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for
the following:-
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Formulate and implement policies,
strategies and guidelines for effective enforcement of forest laws,
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Command and control of the Forest
Enforcement Division of the Service.
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Ensure effective handling,
maintenance and safe custody of security equipment.
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Ensure safe custody and security of
assets of the Service.
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Establish systems for effective
collaboration with government security agencies, communities and other
stakeholders for effective enforcement of forest laws.
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Develop capacity for effective
enforcement of forest laws.
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Develop, plan and implement emergency
and terrorism response programs.
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Formulation and implementation of
paramilitary policies, programs and regimes for the training of officers
joining the Service.
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Adopt modern technologies and
innovation to improve the effectiveness of enforcement and compliance division.
Academic qualifications and
experience
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Must have successfully undergone
paramilitary training.
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Have an undergraduate degree from a
recognized university in any of the following; natural resource management,
criminology, security, forensics, national security or related discipline.
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Have at least ten (10) years
experience in security or law enforcement service, five (5) of which must have
been in a senior management position within a large organization.
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A Masters degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
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Training with the National Defense
College (NDC) or any other security related course will be an added advantage
Key Skills
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Knowledge of constitutional provision
related to law enforcement, the Forests Act and other relevant laws.
Senior Deputy Director – Field Operations
Vacancy No. 1/8/15
The officer will be reporting to the
Director Kenya Forest Service and shall ensure overall coordination of field
operation nationally, be creative, committed, dynamic and result oriented.
Duties and responsibilities
The officer will:-
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Be responsible to the Director for
co-ordination, development and Implementation of policies, strategies and
guidelines for the management, conservation, utilization and protection
including law enforcement for all forest types in the Country.
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Ensure overall co-ordination of all
field operations nationally.
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Offer strategic leadership and
management of the core forestry programs
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Manage forest related risks including
but not limited to forest fires, pests and diseases, illegal logging,
encroachment and unauthorized settlement.
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Promote national interests and
compliance in relation to international forest conventions and principles.
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Advise on establishment, development
and management of national forests as well as provisional forests in
consultation with the forest owners
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Oversee development, management and
maintenance of forest infrastructure.
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Ensure compliance with corporate and
statutory forestry and environmental requirements
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Supervise, appraise and ensure
optimum productivity of all field technical staff.
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Liaise with forestry stakeholders for
efficient management, development, and conservation of Forestry.
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Coordinate the activities of the
Forest Conservation Committees (FCCs) and Community Forest Associations (CFAs).
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Handle emerging forestry issues
including but not limited to climate change, green energy, carbon trading and
eco-tourism.
Academic qualifications and
requirements
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Have a degree from a recognized
university in the field of forestry or related discipline
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Have a master’s degree in forest
management, environmental management, natural resource management or a related
field.
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Have at least twelve (12) years
experience in forest management or relevant field, six (6) of which must have
been in a senior management position within a large organization in the private
or public sector.
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Be a member of the Forestry Society
of Kenya or a similar professional body in good standing.
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Be a person of high integrity who
meets the requirements of the Constitution.
Key skills and Competencies
The Applicant should demonstrate:-
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An understanding of public sector
procedures.
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The capability to manage risks and
operate within the socio-economic environment of the forest sector.
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Ability to achieve and sustain high
performance and compliance levels in the forest sector.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who have the
requirements are asked to apply so as to reach the Service not later than 9th
September, 2015 by 5.00 pm.
All applications including a current curriculum vitae, indicating current and expected remuneration, mobile number, the names and all contact details of three referees, certified copy of national identity card, certified copies of clearance certificates/letters, certified copies of testimonials, certified copies of professional and academic certificates should be sent to ;
The Director,
Kenya Forest Service,
Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O .Box30513-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Note:
The successful candidate will serve
on permanent and pensionable service.
Canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
The Service is ISO accredited and an
equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Applicants living with disabilities
and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
