Principal Conservator at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the formulation of the drafting policies in relation to conservancy, projects and specialized forest functional units.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of national policies/ regulations in line with the Kenya Forest Service mandate.  
• Lead in interpreting, reviewing and ensuring implementation of existing policies relating to forestry.
• Ensure implementation of relevant polices of the Service to support forestry development.
• Guide and participate in assessing the outputs, outcomes and impacts of policy implementation and programs.
• Identify and propose matters which require policy consideration by the Service.
• Provide feedback and updates on policy outcomes and impact to inform relevant interventions at the program level.
• Contribute to KFS strategic planning process to achieve the organization’s mandate.
• Coordinate and participate in forecasting forest resource changes, predictions and growth to inform policy.
• Promote good forest governance and mainstream relevant government policies on gender, youth and vulnerable groups in forest development programs.
• Guide in the management of Forest Conservancy Area/Specialized Forest field/Project.
• Supervise the implementation of the provision of the Forest legislation and any other relevant laws and regulations.  
•  Coordinate forest security, protection and intelligence gathering.
• Ensure the implementation of forestry development programs and activities.
• Guide and participate in carrying out planning and evaluation of programs and projects.
• Act as the secretary to Forest Conservation Committees/Project Steering Committees.
• Organize development strategies to link Kenya Forest Service with other stakeholders.
• Support forestry development outside gazetted forest areas for regulation, control and movement of forest products and provision of services.
• Support County Governments through capacity building to facilitate implementation of devolved forestry functions.
• Contribute to national security through conservation of forests and wildlife control and eradication of narcotics.
• Coordinate and participate in the disaster control and...

Additional Information:

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry studies
• Master’s Degree in the Relevant field
• Professional qualification
• Registration and membership to professional body where applicable
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience
• At least three (3) Years’ experience in a management role
• Proficiency in Computer Application

Skills and attributes

• Presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Creativity and innovation,
• Management skills.