Assistant Director of Natural Resources and Forestry at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation of policies, procedures, plans for existing, and new forestry and natural resources management programs and ensure the evaluation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations;
• Assist in preparation and implementation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Coordinate the tree planting and harvesting activities and the monitoring and management of planted areas in the county;
• Coordinate the inventory, use, and maintenance of equipment and facilities used for forestry and natural resources management;
• Assist in implementation of Natural Resources and forestry programmes, projects and activities in the County; 
• Provide technical guidance regarding data and information gathering for the development of a natural resources and forestry inventory and database for the county;
• Assist in organizing and participating in Natural Resources and forestry meetings; 
• Plan and Coordinate quarrying activities including rehabilitation programmes;
• undertake monitoring, evaluation, reporting and provide supporting evidence for end year evaluation achievements;
• Liaise with forestry stakeholders for efficient management, development, and conservation of Forests and Natural resources;
• Develop and implement action plans for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best natural resources management and forestry practices.
• Verify, document and respond to stakeholder issues and concerns regarding forestry and natural resources management; 
• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of arboreta, green zones or recreational parks in the county;
• Develop individual work plan and compile regular reports as may be required on natural resources and forestry activities; 
• Oversee mainstreaming of gender and climate change in natural resources and forestry sector; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies and Community Development, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Management and Conservation, Ecology, or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years, two (2) years of which have worked in Forestry and Natural Resource conservation position or equivalent and relevant position in the public service or private sector.
• knowledge of forestry and Natural resources legislation;
• Practical skills in designing execution of community based natural resources and forestry projects. 
• Computer literate;
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage.
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.