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  • Posted: Sep 4, 2019
    Deadline: Sep 20, 2019
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    Nyeri County is a county in the old Central Province of Kenya. Its headquarters are in Nyeri town. Home to 6 constituencies 1. Tetu Constituency 2. Kieni Constituency 3. Mathira Constituency 4. Othaya Constituency 5. Mukurweini Constituency 6. Nyeri Town Constituency
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    Forester

    Reporting to the Director – Environment and Natural Resources.

    Responsibilities

    Coordinate devolved forestry activities in the county including:

    • Conservation, rehabilitation and monitoring of ecological health of county forests.
    • All forest field operations /forest extension services.
    • Development and maintenance of forest infrastructure.
    • Liaison with KFS and KEFRI on forestry regulations.
    • Tree planting and tree growing in the county including establishment of tree nurseries
    • Maintenance of data on county tree and forest cover.
    • vii)Organisation of sensitization and awareness creation meetings, as well as development of training materials for forest related activities in the county.
    • Supporting communities to establish nature-based enterprises.
    • Development of policies and regulations to guide county forestry.
    • Establishment of management plans for county forest lands and resources.
    • Planning and directing forest mapping, survey and related studies, preparing reports and recommendations
    • Handling emerging forestry issues including climate change, green energy, carbon traders and eco-tourism
    • Any other duties as may be assigned

    Qualifications

    The candidate must:

    • Be a Kenyan citizen
    • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Ecological Studies or Agricultural Extension or any other qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
    • Demonstrate computer proficiency.
    • Be a member of and in good standing with Forest Society of Kenya.
    • Possess a certificate of good conduct
    • Possess a tax compliance certificate
    • Demonstrated passion for environmental conservation will be an added advantage

    Method of Application

    Duly filled Employment Form together with the required documents should be sent or hand delivered to:

    THE SECRETARY,
    NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
    KARSON’S PHOTO HOUSE KIMATHI STREET
    P.O BOX 90-10100,
    NYERI

    Email: cpsb@nyeri.go.ke

    CELLPHONE: 0745342000 / 07339770039

    The applications should be received on or before 20th September 2019.

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