Principal Conservator Job Vacancies at Kenya Forest Service

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

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

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

Skills and attributes
1. Presentation skills,
2. Communication skills,
3. Report writing skills
4. Analytical skills,
5. Interpersonal skills,
6. Creativity and innovation,
7. Management skills.