26 Vacant Positions Open At The Kenya Forest Service

The 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 the social-economic benefits for the present and future generation. In addition, KFS provides technical advisory services to the County Governments to execute their respective devolved forestry functions.

In order to strengthen its human resource capacity, the Service wishes to recruit qualified competent staff to fill the following vacant positions listed below on permanent and pensionable terms to enable it fulfill its mandate effectively and drive the country towards the attainment of 30% tree cover by 2032.

1. PILOT KFS GRADE 6 (REF KFS/P/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

1. Assisting in Operating the aircraft machine and associated equipment in flight or ground.
2. Assisting in Performing Pre- and Post-Flight aircraft inspections
3. Assisting in Performing Pre-Flight planning
4. Assisting in Completing all pertinent aircraft and flight documentation in a timely manner.
5. Assisting in ensuring proper loading of cargo in accordance to the weight and balance limitations and also in accordance with dangerous goods manual.
6. Acting as principal assistant of the Pilot in Command during a flight mission.
7. Assisting in creating a flight plan.
8. Assisting in fuelling the aircraft.
9. Assisting in ensuring communication with ground and air stations during flight missions.
10. Promote public values and principles
11. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) (or Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL));
2. 20/20 vision (or correctable to 20/20);
3. Certificate of Good Conduct;
4. Relevant aircraft type rating;
5. Valid and current instrument rating for fixed wing pilot. This would be an added advantage for rotor pilots;
6. A minimum of 250 hours.
7. Gas turbine proficiency;
8. Performance A proficiency;
9. Proficient in verbal and written English;
10. Sound Knowledge on Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations
11. Proficiency in Computer applications
12. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Attributes

1. Good Organizational skills;
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech;
3. Good analytical skills;
4. the flexibility to work long /any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call outs in varying climatic conditions;
5. Good communication skill
6. Possess industry knowledge and offer rich content
7. High levels of professionalism
8. Decision making ability and flexible thinking
9. High degree of discipline and teamwork
10. Able to stay calm under stressful circumstances
11. Have high attention to detail
12. Must be a strong team player;
13. Must be of high integrity.

2. SENIOR OFFICER-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING -KFS GRADE 6 (REF KFS/SO/BDM/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Execute the brand strategy and positioning, managing the Service’ brands and tracking measurements and performance to inform future activities
2. Develop and manage appropriate channels to meet changing customer needs and business goals
3. Conduct customer and market research
4. Contribute to competitive positioning of the Service
5. Implement marketing programs to deliver value so as to attract and retain investors and investments
6. Coordinate outreach programs/activities to assist in answering customers’ queries
7. Assists in the development of a functional business plans within in the context of KFS’s overall Business development Strategy.
8. Participates in enhancing corporate customer relations.
9. Designs appropriate system for evaluating the results of the business development program for analyzing performance in light of the set goals.
10. Assisting on scanning the market and develop new business.
11. Working closely with the Business Development officer in identifying customers’ needs
12. Assisting in Undertaking Feasibility studies, and develop business plans for potential customers.
13. Assisting in the review of stalled and ailing projects and advise the Service on how to rehabilitate them.
14. Assist in undertaking business diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities in governance, strategy and management of the business.
15. Support businesses to undertake analysis, design and implementation of business solutions to close identified gaps and pursue identified opportunities.
16. Promote activities for domestic, regional and international tourism markets
17. Participate in tourism fairs
18. Establish linkages with tourism stakeholders.
19. Responsible for resource mobilization for the Directorate
20. Promote public values and principles
21. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Bachelors of Commerce (Marketing or Entrepreneurship Option, Entrepreneurship, Economics) or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
2. Supervisory course lasting not less than 2 weeks from a recognized institution
3. At least five (5) years work experience
4. Professional qualifications and membership to Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM) or equivalent
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and
6. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Personal attributes/skills

1. Analytical skills
2. Presentation skills.
3. Communication skills.
4. Writing skills
5. Interpersonal skills.

3. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-KFS GRADE 7 REF KFS/AMT/2024 ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

1. Assisting in Establishing maintenance procedures for maintenance activities under Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs) Aviation responsibility, as required for safety and standardization;
2. Assisting assuring that all maintenance is completed in a timely manner;
3. Assisting in preparing the fire bucket and fixing onto and removing from the aircraft during firefighting operations;
4. Assisting in establishing priorities to ensure aircraft are available as required by Flight Operations within the limits of the maintenance resources;
5. Assisting maintaining the premises of the Maintenance Department in a clean and orderly manner;
6. Assisting coordinating maintenance with approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization. (In case of maintenance works contracted to external Aircraft Maintenance Organization)
7. Assisting initiating purchase requisitions for stock as required.
8. Assisting revising Technical Service Manual and General Maintenance Manual as required.
9. Promote public values and principles
10. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Aircraft maintenance Diploma;
2. Aircraft maintenance Certificate
3. Aviation Security training (AVSEC)
4. Crew resource Management training;
5. Dangerous Goods training;
6. Relevant aircraft type ratings;
7. Proficiency in Computer Applications
8. Fulfils Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

Skills/ Attributes

1. Good Organizational skills;
2. Proficiency in verbal and written English;
3. Good analytical skills;
4. flexibility to work long /any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call outs in varying climatic conditions;
5. Good communication skill;
6. High levels of professionalism;
7. Good decision-making ability and flexible thinking;
8. High degree of discipline and teamwork;
9. Have high attention to detail.

4. ENGINEER II GRADE 8 (REF KFS/ENG/II/2024) TWO (2) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing of concept notes and project proposals;
2. Undertaking of project feasibility studies;
3. Designing and developing appropriate and cost-effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure;
4. Technical planning and design of forest roads infrastructure;
5. Preparing of technical specifications and project tender documents.
6. Coordinating digitization of drawings and management of plans, records, storage and retrieval.
7. Preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure
8. Supervising development of forest roads infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
9. Monitoring existing forest infrastructure;
10. Implementation of appropriate capacity development of field officers as may be requested;
11. Carrying out periodic assessment of forest infrastructure;
12. Assist in preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure.
13. Supervising development of forest roads infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
14. Monitoring existing forest infrastructure;
15. Implementation of appropriate capacity development of field officers as may be requested;
16. Carrying out periodic assessment of forest roads infrastructure;
17. Maintenance and management of forest infrastructure works within area of jurisdiction;
18. Promote public values and principles
19. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or Quantity Survey or a related field from a recognized university
2. Proficiency in computer applications
3. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Skills and Attributes

1. Report writing skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Communication skills

5. ECOTOURISM OFFICER II -KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/EO/II/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level will work under supervision of the Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities 

1. Assisting in implementation of ecotourism guidelines, codes of conduct and standards
2. Assisting in collection of data on ecotourism visitation, visitor trends and visitor feedback
3. Assisting in collection and dissemination of relevant promotional information
4. Assisting in participation in relevant exhibitions, shows and other special events
5. Assisting in conducting of familiarization trips for different stakeholders including potential investors, tour operators, travel agents and travel writers
6. Assisting in visitor liaison and guiding of special groups
7. Assisting in providing CFA liaison in ecotourism development
8. Assisting in monitoring environmental and socio-cultural impacts of ecotourism developments.
9. Participate in collection of data on ecotourism visitation, visitor trends and visitor feedback
10. Assist in collection and dissemination of relevant promotional information
11. Participate in relevant exhibitions, shows and other special events
12. Assist in conducting of familiarization trips for different stakeholders including potential investors, tour operators, travel agents and travel writers
13. Assist in visitor liaison
14. Participate in the inspection of the ecotourism enterprises
15. Assisting in monitoring environmental and socio-cultural impacts of ecotourism developments.

Person Specification

1. Bachelor’s degree in tourism, ecotourism, environmental studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
2. Proficiency in computer applications and social media
3. Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Skills/ Attributes

1. Good interpersonal relationships
2. Strong communication skills
3. Basic research skills.

6. ASSISTANT WOOD TECHNOLOGIST-KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/AWT/2024) TWO (2) POSTS.

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Adopt and adapt wood technical and commercial best practice benchmarks;
2. Establish business processes to drive regular activities, enhance accountability, and maximize safety; establish routines for attaining work targets, including key result areas; oversee launch of new wood product technologies and products;
3. Review planning for rehabilitation, operations and maintenance of saw mills;
4. Oversee annual treatment of plants.
5. Make records to support the management process.
6. Initiate saw milling process for specific tasks, as instructed.
7. Undertake wood treatment.
8. Keep an inventory of equipment and facilities.
9. Identify new wood technologies.
10. Promote Public values and principles
11. Mentoring and coaching

Persons Specifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Wood Science Technology/Industrial Processes or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Professional Qualification & Membership where applicable
3. Supervisory course from a recognized institution
4. Proficiency in Computer applications
5. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution

Skills/ Attributes

1. Good interpersonal relationships
2. Strong communication skills
3. Basic research skills.

7. LEGAL OFFICER II -KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/LO/II/2024) TWO (2) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing legal advice to the Service to ensure implementation of best legal approach
2. Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents
3. Preparing the department’s budget and expenditure
4. Prepare quarterly legal reports
5. Undertake legal research to ensure that the Service is acting in accordance with applicable law.
6. Attend court proceedings
7. Preparing Board resolutions, action plans, Board reports and Board minutes
8. Liaising with external lawyers on all cases files against the Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time
9. Working with external lawyers to initiate Law suits, formulate defense, gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Service
10. Representing the Service in litigation matters
11. Responsible for the Legal Assistants in a given section. 
12. In charge legal registry
13. Oversee verification compiled records for accuracy;
14. Process legal transactions;
15. Ensure maintenance of efficient filing system; and keep legal records safe.
16. Promote public values and principles
17. Mentoring and coaching

Job Specifications

1. Degree in law, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
3. Advocate of the High court of Kenya
4. Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
5. Proficiency in Computer application
6. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Personal attributes/skills

1. Presentation skills.
2. Communication skills.
3. Interpersonal skills.

8. GEO DATA BASE OFFICER II -KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/GDBO/II/2024) TWO (2) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Receiving, checking, processing, documenting of forestry Geo-Spatial records from public and private producers.
2. Development of databases
3. Update of forest resources tabular databases
4. Maintenance of non-geospatial database(s) within KFS
5. Produce data reports and data mining queries
6. Prepare forest resource datasets to support annual work plans and annual reports
7. Plan, design, and automate GIS database construction and quality controls.
8. Manage data development and access with other user departments.
9. Protect the safety, integrity, and privacy of data.
10. Web programming and web applications
11. Promote public values and principles
12. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in GIS and Remote Sensing or Geo-informatics, Geography and Environmental Studies, Environmental planning and Management, Natural Resource Management or any other related field from a recognized University.
2. Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcMap, PostGIS, QGIS, R studio to Microsoft Office, Computer Assisted Drawings (CAD), ERDAS, IDRIS
3. Relevant work experience of at least three (3) years
4. Proficiency in Computer applications
5. Fulfils chapter six of the constitution

Skills and attributes

1. Presentation skills
2. Communication skills
3. Report writing skills
4. Analytical skills
5. Interpersonal skills

9. LECTURER II -KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/L/II/2024) EIGHT (8) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

Duties& responsibilities

1. Supervising trainees in the field attachment and basic research projects.
2. Planning and implementing all forest management activities as directed by the forester.
3. Guiding and assessingtrainees projects and evaluate effectiveness of teaching.
4. Participating in development of college curricula.
5. Planning and implementing syllabus in relevant subjects.
6. Compiling trainees’ academic reports and records.
7. Preparing teaching and aids.
8. Preparing scheme of work and lesson plan for subjects assigned to teach.
9. Setting and marking college examinations and grade trainees.
10. Taking trainees to field trips.
11. Promote public values and principles
12. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Degree in Forestry from a recognized institution
2. Membership in good standing of the relevant recognized professional body.
3. Attended a Training of Trainers (ToT) course or Diploma in Education from a recognized institution
4. Proficiency in Computer applications
5. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

1. Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
2. Honesty and Integrity.
3. Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
4. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
5. Creativity and innovation.
6. Interpersonal relations including being a team player.

10. DISPATCH OFFICER -KFS GRADE 8 (REF KFS/DO/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

1. Assisting in preparing and filing the Air Traffic Control (A.T.C.) flight plans.
2. Assisting the P.I.C. with pre-flight preparation by providing the relevant information required. These will include getting weather reports and security, safety reports, NOTAM etc;
3. Assisting in passenger or cargo clearance
4. Assisting in flight following;
5. Assisting in clearing and dispatching aircrafts;
6. Assisting in filing A.T.C. flight plans.
7. Assisting in Marshalling of K.F.S. aircrafts;
8. Assisting in mooring the aircrafts;
9. Assisting Loading and offloading aircraft;
10. Assisting in filing passenger manifests with the relevant offices.
11. Securing the K.F.S. aircrafts after a flight mission when parked at the home base;
12. Assisting in pre-flight aircraft preparation e.g. fuelling, and availing water supplies for the passengers;
13. Promote public values and principles
14. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Dispatch license (grade 7);
2. Dispatch certificate (grade 8);
3. Certificate of Good Conduct;
4. Must be computer literate;
5. Aviation Security training (AVSEC);
6. Dangerous Goods training;
7. Crew resource Management training;
8. Proficiency in Computer applications
9. Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Skills/ Attributes

1. Good Organizational skills;
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech;
3. Good analytical skills;
4. Be flexibility to work long /any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call outs in varying climatic conditions;
5. Good communication skill
6. High levels of professionalism
7. Decision making ability and flexible thinking
8. High degree of discipline and teamwork
9. Able to work independently, prioritize flight missions and perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
10. Have high attention to detail
11. Must have a good working knowledge of the relevant aircrafts;
12. Have a good working knowledge of the K.C.A.A. and I.C.A.O. regulations.

11. ICT ASSISTANT -KFS GRADE 9 (REF KFS/ICTA/2024) TEN (10) POSTS

Job Specifications

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Installing, configuring and maintaining computer applications on ICT equipment (new/existing);
2. Provide support to service desk operations;
3. Maintain, upgrade and carry out system administration of anti-virus products to secure the Service’s network from attacks;
4. Logging user problems, document solutions after resolving them;
5. Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
6. Promote public values and principles
7. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
2. Membership in good standing of the relevant recognized professional body
3. Proficiency in Computer applications.
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

1. Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
2. Honesty and Integrity.
3. Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
4. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
5. Creativity and innovation.
6. Interpersonal relations including being a team player.
7. Innovative & proactive

12. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/MLT/II/2024) ONE (1) POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties & responsibilities

1. Perform routine tests in the college clinic laboratory
2. Help the medical personnel diagnose and treat disease
3. Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts
4. Make chemical and biological analyses of cells, tissue, blood, or other body specimens
5. Prepare samples of body tissue
6. Performing technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
7. Reporting test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results
8. Ensuring quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
9. Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies (Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment).
10. Complying with all laboratory policies and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
11. Promote public values and principles
12. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) from a recognized training institution
2. Served in the grade of Instructor II/lab technician II for at least three (3) years or an equivalent grade in any relevant institution
3. Proficiency in Computer applications
4. Fulfils requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

1. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
2. Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
3. Knowledge of tissue culture procedures and techniques.
4. Goods skills in record maintenance.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
7. Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
8. Ability to perform a range of clinical lab tests, chemical analyses, and biological samples.
9. Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.
10. Knowledge of sterile product preparation.
11. Knowledge of drug regulations.
12. Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
13. Knowledge of generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications.
14. Experience with administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
15. Promote public values and principles
16. Mentoring and coaching

13. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II GRADE 10 (REF KFS/HRMA/II/2024) FIFTEEN (15) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level will report to a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Process clearance forms for those retiring
2. Write transfer letters
3. Record complaints made to the office for further analysis and action
4. Populate recruitment template with bio-data of candidate for recruitment processs
5. Guide the staff in filing and compiling wealth declaration forms;
6. Assisting in processing salaries, allowances, benefits and final dues;
7. Update the staff compliment data;
8. Process card and staff ID’s.
9. Assisting in collating information relating to recruitment and selection, appointments, training, performance management, discipline, pension, medical and complaints
10. Promote public values and principles
11. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification from a recognized institution/CHRP Part I Section I
2. Proficiency in computer applications
3. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Skills and attributes

1. Presentation skills
2. Analytical skills
3. Communication skills

14. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/AA/II/2024) FIFTEEN (15) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Accounting of revenue,
2. Receipt and banking of funds,
3. Maintenance of vote book and cash book,
4. Maintenance of financial records;
5. Assist the officer in charge in safe custody of accountable documents;
6. Maintenance of the assets register at the office.
7. Promote public values and principles
8. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. KATC II(Final)or Accounting Technician Diploma from KASNEB
2. Proficiency in Computer Applications.
3. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and attributes

1. Presentation skills
2. Communication skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Report writing skills

15. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT II-KFS GRADE 10 REF KFS/CCA/II/2024 THREE (3) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level will report to a Senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Organizing and participating in exhibitions, open days and other corporate events.
2. Distribution of IEC material during events.
3. Collecting feedback and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
4. Managing departmental store.
5. Generate articles for publications and website.
6. Take and edit photographs for use in publications, IEC material, social media platforms and website.
7. Assist in event planning and execution.
8. Initiate design of various publications and IEC material.
9. Update website and social media with latest articles and photographs.
10. Propose concepts and advice for implementation purposes.
11. Media monitoring of print media.
12. Generate distribution charts for publications and IEC material.
13. Providing basic communication information to internal publics.
14. Maintaining register for communication equipment.
15. Ensuring timely distribution of the quarterly magazine to stakeholders.
16. Mentoring and coaching
17. Promote public values and principles

Person specification

1. Diploma in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a recognized institution.
2. Knowledge in environmental matters as added advantage
3. Proficiency in Computer applications
4. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Skills and Attributes

1. Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
2. Proficiency in IT
3. Understand latest trends in Communication.
4. Very good communication skills.
5. Team player
6. Good inter-personal skills.

16. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/AA/2024) FIVE (5) POSTS

Job Specification

 An officer in this cadre shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Initiate Process of payment of all utility bills like water, electricity, DSTV and newspapers.
2. Write requisition for repairs and maintenance of Assets in a timely manner.
3.  Servicing of all fire equipments.
4. Issue working tools to the subordinate staff.
5. Purchase of airtime and credit for official use and provision of drinking water, receiving flowers to various offices.
6. Ensure all equipment are maintained as per the manufacturers’ schedule.
7. Facilitate the lease of the KFS grounds and allocation of meeting venues.
8. Maintain the grounds in terms of trimming grass, pruning and clean ambience
9. Co-ordinate the Maintenance of sewerage systems.
10. Promote Public values and Principles
11. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Diploma in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Proficiency in computer applications
3. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

Skills and Attributes

1. Good communication skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Interpersonal skills

17. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT -KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/SCMA/2024) EIGHT (8) POSTS

Job specifications

 An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Procurement of goods and services in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the Regulations
2. Acting as the Secretary to all committees at the devolved level
3. Receiving and issuing of stores
4. Certifying suppliers’ invoices and payment vouchers for suppliers
5. Maintaining reorder levels by initiating stock replenishment to ensure there are no stock outs.
6. Maintaining stores and equipment records
7. Ensure safe custody of stores and equipment
8. Ensuring cleanness and orderly arrangement of stores
9. Conducting periodic stock taking excises.
10. Compilation of list of assets earmarked for disposal
11. Promote public values and principles
12. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. A diploma in Supply Chain Management from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or its equivalent from recognized institution/CIPS part I
2. Proficiency in computer applications
3. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.

Skills/Attributes

1. Analytical skills
2. Planning skills
3. Communication and report writing skills

18. SURVEY ASSISTANT -KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/SA/2024) SEVEN (7) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Will undertake all kinds of cadastral and control surveys.
2. Carry out theodolite work and related computations and adjustments.
3. Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical, site engineering, general boundary, and photo control surveys.
4. Gather physical survey data
5. Transformation of coordinates from one projection to another.
6. Calculate geographical positions from one survey data to another.
7. Draw contours to aid in KFS physical construction works.
8. Promote public values and principles
9. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Diploma in Surveying or equivalent from a recognized institution
2. Member of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
3. Proficiency in computer applications.
4. Fulfil requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Skills and attributes

1. Presentation skills,
2. Communication skills,
3. Report writing skills
4. Analytical skills,
5. Interpersonal skills,
6. Creativity and innovation,
7. Management skills.

19. INSPECTOR OF ROADS -KFS GRADE 10 (REF KFS/IR/2024) SEVEN (7) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To supervise specific projects for construction and maintenance of roads and bridges
2. Supervise maintenance/ construction of roads and civil works within the jurisdiction of the Road Unit(s).
3. Supervise all staff stationed at construction site(s) and road units such as overseers, Inspectors, Plant operators, drivers and artisans.
4. Supervise selection of suitable construction materials for Roads and Civil works.
5. Supervise construction fleet of equipment, plant and vehicles deployed at various construction sites and road Units.
6. Make requisitions for materials, fuels, oils and tools in respective Units.
7. Supervise construction fleet of equipment, plant and vehicles deployed at construction sites
8. Prepare and maintain muster rolls and pay sheets
9. Compile work progress reports for road works.
10. Prepare log sheets, work tickets and daily activities sheets
11. Ensure safety of equipment and personnel at construction sites.
12. Prepare work progress reports.
13. Arrange for material testing
14. Ensure correct standards are maintained in construction site
15. Ensure all existing construction by-laws are followed/ adhered to
16. Control of construction material usage
17. Promote public values and principles
18. Mentoring and coaching

Person specification

1. Diploma Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
2. Proficiency in computer applications
3. Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Competencies and skills

1. Report writing skills
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Good communication skills

20. LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT II -KFS GRADE 11 (REF KFS/LA/II/2024) TWO (2) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties & responsibilities

1. Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection
2. Issuing library information materials to students, lecturers, and other college staff.
3. Receiving returned library information materials from students, lecturers, and other college staff.
4. Posting due date labels on library publications.
5. Keep record of all incoming books, pamphlets, periodicals; catalogue and record all new publications in accordance with established library systems and/or procedures
6. Preparing book and file pockets.
7. Shelving new and returned library books.
8. Ensuring book shelves are tidy.
9. Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables.
10. Assisting in the annual stock taking exercise.
11. check and file typed catalogues
12. Maintaining newspaper register.
13. Promote public values and principles
14. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Certificate in Library/Information science from a recognized institution.
2. Proficiency in computer application
3. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

1. Good public relations.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
4. Honesty and Integrity.
5. Positive working attitude and ability to take instructions.
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
7. Creativity and innovation.
8. Team player

21. ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR III -KFS GRADE 11 (REF KFS/AOA/III/2024) THIRTY-TWO (32) POSTS

Job specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Taking oral dictation;
2. Managing e-office;
3. Word and data processing from manuscripts;
4. Preparing responses to simple routing correspondences;
5. Operating office equipment;
6. Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondences and file movements;
7. Ensuring security of office records and equipment;
8. Documents and records;
9. Attending to visitors/clients;
10. Maintaining office diary and travel itineraries;
11. Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
12. Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
13. Managing office protocol and etiquette;
14. Supervising Office Cleanliness;
15. Managing Office petty cash;
16. Handling telephone calls and appointments; and
17. Undertaking any other office administrative service duties that may be assigned.
18. Promote public values and principles
19. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specification

1. Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya
2. National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
3. Typewriting II (minimum 40 W.P.M)/Computerized Document Processing III
4. Office Management II / Office Administration and Management III
5. Business English II/ Communications II;
6. Office Practice II;
7. Commerce I;
8. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
9. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
10. Member of Kenya National Secretaries Association (KENASA).
11. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

OR

1. Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution;
2. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
4. Member of the Kenya National Secretaries Association (KENASA).
5. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
7. Member of Kenya National Secretaries Association (KENASA).
8. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

22. CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT -KFS GRADE 11 (REF KFS/CCA/2024) TWO (2) POSTS

Job Specifications

 An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Record and confirm appointments.
2. Record visitor’s personal details.
3. Sort officials and invited guests name tags.
4. Keep custody of visitors’ identification documents.
5. Receive, direct and guide visitors to designated areas and offices.
6. Issuing visitors passes and badges.
7. Track visitors’ movements.
8. Make seating arrangements
9. Tag VIP seats during corporate functions.
10. Mentoring and coaching
11. Promote public values and principles

Person specification

1. Certificate in public relations and customer care, hospitality management customer service from a recognized institution
2. Proficiency in Computer applications
3. Fulfils the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution

Key Competencies and skills

1. Good Communication Skills
2. Basic IT literacy
3. Organization skills
4. Fluency in English language
5. Interpersonal skills

23. RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT III -KFS GRADE 12 (REF KFS/RMA/III/2024) THIRTY (30) POSTS

Job Specifications

An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Receiving mails, opening, sorting and dispatching to the recipients
2. Maintaining registers for incoming and outgoing mails
3. Ensuring security of files and documents including Equipment in the section.
4. Ensuring all pending correspondences are brought to the attention of supervisor and appropriate action taken;
5. preparing appraisal and disposal schedule of files and documents in liaison with relevant agencies;
6. Digitizing KFS documents for circulation and archiving.
7. Promote public values and principles
8. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. Certificate in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science, Library Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
2. Proficiency in computer applications;
3. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

24. DRIVER III -KFS GRADE 12 (REF KFS/D/III/2024) TWENTY (20) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
2. Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
3. Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
4. Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
5. Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
6. Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.
7. Promote public values and principles
8. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade D+.
2. Valid driving license for relevant classes.
3. Certificate of Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III.
4. At least two (2) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining the driving license.
5. Certificate of Occupational test grade III as added advantage at this level
6. Have attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
7. Valid certificate of good conduct.
8. Proficiency in Computer applications
9. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

25. PLANT OPERATOR III -KFS GRADE 12 (REF KFS/PO/III/2024) TEN (10) POSTS

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Operate machines of ‘difficult rating’ C;
2.  Assist in machine attendants to identify possible breakdowns;
3. Liaise with mechanics for servicing;
4. Make daily and weekly oil checks; and
5.  Maintain cleanliness of the plant.
6. Promote public values and principles
7. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ plain
2. Passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
3. Possess a valid driving license free from current endorsements for classes of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
4. Be able to operate at least two (2) Plants of ‘difficult rating’ C.
5. Have attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
6. Valid certificate of good conduct.
7. Proficiency in Computer applications
8. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 

26. OFFICE ASSISTANT III /NURSERY/ ENUMERATOR -KFS GRADE 13 (REF KFS/OA/III/N/E/2024) THIRTY-TWO (32) POSTS

Job Specifications

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties and responsibilities

1. Perform basic nursery duties which include Sowing of seeds in the nursery, Collect Forest soil and potting, prick out the seedlings to transplant in, beds, Water all seedlings daily, Weed and clean the nursery, Root-prune the seedlings and Apply fertilizers to the seedlings
2. Assist the forester in assessment of plantations for purposes of sales by assisting the forester survey plantations, Capture plantation data, assist in times of tree planting and fire fighting activities, and damage assessment.
3. Promote public values and principles
4. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

1. A candidate must have a Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade D+;
2. Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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How to apply;

Step 1:

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements are asked to apply by visiting Kenya Forest Service website: https://www.kenyaforestservice.org and select the JOBS TAB to proceed with the online registration. Following successful online registration, the candidates will receive a notification email.

Step 2:

In addition to the online registration, applicants MUST PRINT and attach the NOTIFICATION EMAIL as the first page of the hard copy application. 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 address provided below in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSITION & REFERENCE); so as to reach Kenya Forest Service not later than Monday 1^st July, 2024 by 5.00pm.

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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