Ref KFS/SMCS/2022 

Job Specifications

An Officer at this level shall report to the Chief Conservator of Forests

Duties and responsibilities

1. Develop effective policies and strategies in Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications, Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology(ICT) to meet the objectives of the Service


2. Initiate and coordinate the Organization’s development intervention aimed at promoting culture change in Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications, Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology(ICT)


3. Prepare and Implement Work-plan for Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications, Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology(ICT) activities


4. Undertake bench marking and current development in Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications, Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) practises.


5. Ensure Compliance with Financial reporting, Labour legislations, ICT, Infrastructure development and Communication standards.


6. Ensure timely preparation of financial report and advise on strategy for debt management


7. Preparation of strategic Plans for Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications, Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology(ICT).


8. coordinate the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals


9. Provide creative and constructive leadership in the formulation of annual budgets, board papers, strategic planning as well as advising the management,


10. oversee high disciplinary standards promotions, employee relations, staff training and development, career planning, compensation management, succession management, staff welfare, industrial relations and performance management


11. Oversee all issue regarding the financing of KFS activities and advise the Board on financial planning strategies and policies;


12. overseeing the management of administration services, office services, fleet management, registry services, management of assets, and infrastructure development and other allied support services


13. Initiating KFS brand strategy and positioning


14. Developing and managing appropriate channels and partners to meet changing stakeholders needs and business goals


15. Undertake multimedia, public relation and content development


16. Oversee editing, publishing, production of documentaries


17. Develop and implement sound financial management policies and procedures;


18. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for the Corporate department;


19. Develop and manage internal controls and compliance in the corporate department


20. Participate in developing resource mobilization strategies for the departments;


21. Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;


22. Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability;


23. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;


24. Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of KFS funds and Assets;


25. Provide up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the management and the Board;


26. Providing oversight for the KFS human capital affairs, ensuring that the Service has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;


27. Providing oversight for effective records management systems;


28. Participating in the development and review of KFS strategic plan;


29. Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract


30. Overseeing operations of Human Resource Management and Development, Finance and Accounts, Corporate Communications and Administration and Infrastructure Development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)departments.


31. Oversee the implementation of Corporate projects


32. Responsible for resource mobilization for the Directorate


33. promote public service values, principles and ethics

Person Specifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business management (Human Resources, Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.


2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.


3. At least twelve (12) years’ work experience four (4) years of which should have been served in the senior management


4. Relevant Professional qualification such as IHRM Practitioner, Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK), (Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), CHRP K.


5. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than our (4) weeks from a recognized institution


6. Proficiency in computer applications