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

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

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

  • Supervising the creation, execution, and assessment of policies, strategies, laws, rules, plans, standards, and guidelines related to commercial forestry, agroforestry, and forest management and conservation.
  • 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 of ten (10) years, three (3) of which had to have been spent in a post equivalent to or relevant to that of Assistant Director, Forest Management and Conservation, CSG 7 and above, or in another capacity within the larger public service.
  • A bachelor’s 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 master’s 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

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

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