Chief Natural Resource Officer at National Land Commission

(NLC GRADE 5)

Developing and implementing of programmes and projects the directorate has set in regards to Natural Resources Management

Gross Salary Scale for The position of Chief Natural Resource Officers (Min Kshs. 132,000 – Max Kshs. 207,000)

Roles for Chief Natural Resource Officer Job

• Assist in the development of work-plans and budgets
• Provide technical guidance regarding data and information gathering for the development of a land based natural resources inventory for the country.
• Assist in establishing stakeholder linkages for the sustainable management of the country’s natural resources.
• Support and assist in the development of bankable proposals for natural resource conservation and related resource mobilization programmes for the directorate.
• Assist in tracking the implementation and reporting of various environmental and natural resources multilateral agreements (MEAs)
• Participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and update the information sharing framework for natural resource management.
• Assist in enhancing stakeholder linkages and coordination.
• Assist in responding to diverse stakeholder issues and inquiries.
• Facilitate the development of a natural resource information sharing framework
• Coordinate documentation and reporting in the directorate

Chief Natural Resource Officer Job Requirements

For Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Natural Resources Management, Biological Sciences, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, urban or regional planning or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Served in Natural Resources Management position in the public or private sector for at least six (6) years, three (3) of which must have been at a senior management level.
• Have undertaken a Senior Management Course form a recognized institution.
• Proven application of remote sensing and GIS applications in natural resources assessments and environmental management
• Proven skills in natural resources/environmental monitoring and assessments
• Effective stakeholder and resources mobilization skills
• Excellent Report writing and communication skills