Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

DECLARATION OF VACANCIES 

DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

4. PRINCIPAL FOREST OFFICER JG“N” (4 POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed in a County as the head or in a division at the headquarters. At the County, the officer will be responsible for:
• coordination and management of the forest estates;
• coordinating, monitoring and implementation of forest projects and programmes;
• prescription of silvicultural operations;
• overseeing rehabilitation of degraded sites, plantation development, forest protection, biodiversity conservation and tree resource assessment;
• launching of tree planting season;
• coordinating urban forestry and roadside tree planting; monitoring utilization trend of tree resources;
• initiating and documenting the Gazettment of additional forests;
• promoting partnership with stakeholders in forest management;
• liason with relevant departments on matters relating to procurement, finance and human resource management.
• The officer will also be the secretary to the County forest licensing and Review Committee.
• At the headquarters, the officer will be deployed in a division as a subject matter Specialist to assist in any of the following areas: policy administration; planning of forestry extension programmed; plantation management; natural forests conservation and natural protection. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, and officer must have:-
• Serve in the grade of Chief forester or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Attended a management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• A thorough knowledge of forest management and conservation; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service:
• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
• All application should be submitted on or before Thursday 27th May, 2021 to
Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
• The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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