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Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation established under the Forest Conservation & Management Act FCMA), 2016. The Mandate of KFS is to protect, conserve, develop and sustainably manage forests and allied resources for environmental stability and social-economic benefits for the present and future generations. In addition, KFS provides technical advisory services to the County Governments to execute their respective devolved forestry functions.

KFS has partnered with the Global Environment Facility (GEF-7) through Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nation (FAO) to support implementation of the Integrated Landscape Management for Conservation and Restoration of Mt. Elgon Ecosystem Project in Western Kenya under the global impact program on Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR)

In order to strengthen its Human Resource capacity for the implementation of the project above, the Service wishes to recruit qualified and competent personnel for a period of one-year temporary contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

 

  1. KNOWLEDGE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION EXPERT-KFS GRADE 5 (REF KFS/KMEE/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

The officer at this level shall report to the Project Manager. The Officer will be expected to undertake the following:

 Duties and responsibilities include:

  1. Coordinate monitoring and reporting across the implementing counties, KALRO, FAO and other executing partners.
  2. Establishing a performance monitoring framework to define bi-annual targets for the project to meet the targets defined in the project document by the end of the implementation phase;
  3. Support the streamlining of M&E roles and responsibilities across the numerous executing and sub-executing agencies·
  4. Support coherent flow of monitoring data in a timely manner from Executing and Sub-executing agencies ensuring that methods for data collection and processing and roles and responsibilities are well established;
  5. Provide project and program level data Quality Assurance support of all monitoring products;
  6. Support the Operational Partners in the actualization and harmonization of relevant reporting frameworks and templates with the Operational Partner Agreement (OPA) templates in line with FAO and GEF (global Environmental Facility) standards;
  7. Advise and support the Operational Partners in the preparation of work plans ensuring compliance with FAO rules/regulations as specified under the signed Operational Partners Agreement (OPA)s.
  8. Measuring project and GEF Results Framework indicators at least twice per year to evaluate the progress of the project in meeting the targets and the application of gender disaggregated indicators;
  9. Reporting to the PMU (Project Management Unit) and Project Steering Committee on the performance of the project according to project and GEF Results Framework indicators;
  10. Facilitate capacity needs assessment on knowledge management and sharing of local partners and stakeholders and ensure support towards harmonized knowledge sharing and management following FAO’s and GEF good practices;
  11. Support the knowledge capturing, sharing and dissemination of good practices through Transboundary Knowledge Systems platform, through local and national platforms/fora as well as through Global FOLUR (Food systems, Land Use and Restoration platform).
  12. Facilitate flow of knowledge sharing sessions, learning and knowledge capture sessions among project staff and national counterparts with documenting good practices.
  13. Providing information against project indicators to be used for reporting to GEF Secretarial on a yearly basis (through the Project Implementation Reviews), at the project mid-point (through the Mid Term Reviews) and at the project end-point (through the Terminal Evaluation); and
  14. Participate in the production of reports.

Person Specification

  1. At least an advanced post graduate or masters of science degree in Natural resource management or related discipline such as forestry, environmental management, Agriculture, Water Resources management, Project Management or applied GIS’
  2. Bachelors’ degree in Project Management, Economics and Mathematics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development studies and Business Administration or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
  3. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior technical position with monitoring and evaluating the progress, performance and benefits for sustainable land management through leading Baseline Studies, Mid-Term Reviews and/or Terminal Evaluations including the development and monitoring of SMART indicators.
  4. Experience in East Africa region would be an advantage.
  5. Proficiency in computer applications.

Personal attributes/skills

  1. Analytical skills
  2. Presentation skills.
  3. Communication skills.
  4. Writing skills
  5. Interpersonal skills
  6. Fluent in spoken and written English.
  1. PROJECT ASSISTANT KFS GRADE 6 (REF KFS/PA/2024) ONE (1) POSITION

Job Specification

The Project Assistant shall report directly to the Project Manager and working in close collaboration with other Project staff and partners.

 Duties and responsibilities include;

  1. The Project Assistant will support the project management Unit in the execution and coordination of project activities, ensuring the project runs smoothly and efficiently.
  2. Provide administrative, logistical, and coordination support to the project team to facilitate the timely and effective completion of project tasks and milestones.
  3. Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking meeting minutes.
  4. Maintain and updating project documentation and records and ensuring its security
  5. Manage correspondence and communication with stakeholders.
  6. Coordinate travel arrangements for project team members.
  7. Organize project events, workshops, and training sessions.
  8. Monitor project timelines and deliverables.
  9. Assist in the preparation and distribution of project reports.
  10. Liaise with team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  11. Coordinated and well-organized project events, travel arrangements and preparing travel itineraries
  12. Regular updates on project timelines and deliverables.
  13. Attendingto visitors/clients and handling customer inquiries and complaints;
  14. ManagingOffice petty cash
  15. Provide regular updates and progress to the Project Manager
  16. Promote public values and principles

Person Specification

  1. Bachelor’sDegree in   Forestry, Business Administration, Project Management, Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism Management or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  2. Served in a related position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  3. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized 
  4. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work 

 

Personal attributes/skills

  1. Analytical skills
  2. Presentation skills.
  3. Communication skills.
  4. Writing skills
  5. Interpersonal skills
  6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
  7. Team player
  1. COMMUNICATION EXPERT KFS GRADE 6 (REF KFS/CE/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

The Communication Expert shall report directly to the Project Manager and working in liaison with the Service’s corporate communication department and in collaboration with other Project staff and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Implement relevant communication 
  2. Facilitate all communication training programs targeting staff, KALRO, FAO, external staff, and other stakeholders within the project area
  3. Participateand contribute in interdepartmental planning and monitoring project activities
  4. Spearhead effective exchange of information between the project and its
  5. Undertake communication research activities and dissemination of research findings to relevant audience within the project area.
  6. Mentoring and coaching

Person specification

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or other related fields of study.
  2. Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or another relevant course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
  3. Served for at least six (6) years in a relevant 
  4. Member of a professional body such as PRSK
  5. Proficiency in Computer applications

Skills and Attributes

  1. Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
  2. Time management and proper planning
  3. Good analytical skills
  4. Team player

How to apply;

Step 1:

The full details of these positions are available at Kenya Forest Service website, https://www.kenyaforestservice.org.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply by visiting Kenya Forest Service website and select the JOBS TAB to proceed with the online registration. Following successful online registration, the candidates will be required to download and print the PDF document generated by the system.

Step 2:

The hard copy application should clearly indicate reference number for the position applied for and attaching current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and a copy of National identity card. The application should clearly be marked with reference number for the position applied for and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the Kenya Forest Service Headquarters, Karura through the address provided below in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSITION & REFERENCE); so as to reach Kenya Forest Service not later than Tuesday 10th September,2024 by 5.00 pm.

Chief Conservator of Forests,

Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,

P.O. Box 30513 – 00100, G.P.O.

NAIROBI, KENYA.

 NOTE:

  1. The application will not be considered complete unless the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, submission of the application through email shall not be considered.
  2. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National ID, Academic and Professional certificates during interviews.
  3. The successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion of all Kenyans. In this regard, Youth, Women, Person living with disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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