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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i)served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Forest Management and Conservation, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service;
(ii)a Bachelors Degree in of the following disciplines: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Wood Science, Industrial Processes and Technology, Natural Resource Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii)a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Forest Finance, Forest Economics, Forest Survey, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Policy, Forest Planning and Management, Agro-forestry and Rural Development, Biodiversity Conservation or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in  Kenya;
(iv)demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in in work performance and results; and
(v)exhibited a deep understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of forest management and conservation services function

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Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
(i)overseeing the development, implementation and reviewing of forest management and conservation, agroforestry and commercial forestry policies, strategies, legislations, regulations, plans, standards and guidelines;
(ii)spearheading the implementation of projects and programmes for forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry;
(iii)collaborating with Ministries, Departments, County Governments and Agencies, and other stakeholders on forest management and conservation, Agroforestry and commercial forestry;
(iv)facilitating establishment and maintenance of a database of all forests and forest health status;
(v)promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in forest management, conservation, protection, agro-forestry and commercial forestry;
(vi)overseeing the development and implementation of guidelines for "Adopt a Forest" concept;
(vii)coordinating the implementation of the National Reducing Emission from        Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy;
(viii)overseeing compliance of forestry related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other regional instruments and protocols;
(ix)building capacity of key institutions and stakeholders to support forestry development;
(x)spearheading the implementation of strategies for promotion of nature-based enterprises for communities' economic livelihoods;
(xi)overseeing the establishment of urban forests and green spaces and operationalization of Tree Growing Fund;
(xii)spearheading policy research and knowledge management on forest conservation, commercial forestry and agroforestry initiatives;
(xiii)coordinating the development and implementation of the Directorate strategic plan, work plans, budget, performance contract and appraisal;
(xiv)ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics; and
(xv)mentoring and coaching staff

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