KFS Grade 9
The successful candidates will undergo both a mandatory Basic
Paramilitary Course as well as on-the-job training on forest conservation,
protection and management.
(10 Positions)
REF-KFS/MT/2019
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a body corporate established
by the Forest Conservation & Management Act, 2016. The Service is mandated
to conserve, protect and manage all public forests. In line with the provisions
of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016 the Service wishes to
recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:
Thereafter they will be posted to various managerial assignments
with KFS field Officers.
Responsibilities
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Identifying and rehabilitating
degraded sites, establishing plantations and implementing silvicultural
prescriptions,
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Devising measures for forest
protection and biodiversity conservation,
·
Taking initiative for safe custody
and control of stores and accountable documents,
·
Implementing management initiatives
and plans for revenue collection,
·
Maintenance of infrastructure, plant
and equipment,
·
Supervising orderly removal of forest
products and community mobilization for forest management, overseeing
preparation of annual work plans,
·
Progress reports and maintenance of
relevant records,
·
Preparation of annual work plans,
community action plans, and progress reports,
·
Providing technical support on
forestry field days,
·
Ensuring timely collection of
revenue,
·
Promoting commercial forestry,
·
Wood energy conservation, forest
based microenterprises and ecotourism,
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
to you by your supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from
a recognized University.
·
A minimum of 2nd class honours –
Upper Division
·
Be aged between 22-29 years
·
Be computer literate
·
Being a full member of Forest Society
of Kenya will be an added advantage
·
Statutory requirements for the
program
Be a person of high integrity who meets the requirements of
Chapter (6) six of the Constitution specifically;
1. Have
been cleared by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
2. Have
a valid certificate of good conduct.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply,
clearly indicating reference number for the position. Applications should
include current curriculum vitae indicating current and expected remuneration, mobile
number, names and contact details of three referees, copy of national identity
card, copies of testimonials, copies of professional and academic certificates,
statutory requirements (As specified for each of the positions in the detailed
job description in KFS website) should be sent through the post office or hand
delivered to the following address so as to reach the Service not later
than 19th August, 2019 by 5.00 pm.
All applications should be clearly marked with the position
reference number on the envelope.
Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P.O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O
Nairobi, Kenya.
Note:
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 and minority communities are encouraged to apply.