Kenya forest services - Assistant Directors

Assistant Directors
71 Posts
KFS GRADE 5/6/7
Ref KFS CONS/ZM/01/09

Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Conservancy, the incumbents will be deployed as Zonal Managers and
will ensure effective management of zonal operations towards delivery of efficient and effective
implementation of forest management policies plans and programmes.

Overall Responsibilities
• Ensure effective management of forests within the zones
• Coordinate and facilitate the efficient operations of functional roles in the zonal areas
• Preparation and implementation of the Zonal workplans and budgets
• Coordinating the implementation of HR and administrative support services in the Zones
• Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities specific to the zone and ensure the
establishment of strong linkages with stakeholders
Required Qualifications and experience

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
• A Bachelors degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management or any other related field
with at least 5 years experience at Senior Management level in a relevant field OR
• A Diploma in Forestry, Natural Management or related field with at least 8 years experience
at Senior Management level in a relevant field.
• Experience in public or private organizations that have a nation wide cover is preferable.
• Those with postgraduate qualifications will have an added advantage.
• Evidence of Computer proficiency
• Evidence of administration and management training.
• Good administrative and coordination skills
• Ability to manage and sustain high cost centre performance, compliance and performance
standards
• Good budgeting and financial management skills
• Good people management skills
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and manage staff
• Good networking and interpersonal skills.