Deputy Director - Wildlife Policy and Strategy - 3 Positions at Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

Duties and Responsibilities
 Specific duties and responsibilities include: - 

• developing appropriate regulatory framework for Wildlife based technology innovation adoption and transfer that contribute to conservation and livelihoods and in line with national Agenda.
• developing policies and guidelines governing knowledge management to promote innovation and appropriate technology transfer;
• establishing a Wildlife and biodiversity conservation technology and innovation fund and wildlife-based innovation hubs;
• developing a Wildlife and innovation strategy; 
• undertaking outreach programs  to establish Wildlife youth/academia innovation events/reward schemes;
• undertaking capacity building through Small Medium Entrepreneurship Schemes, negotiations and contractual agreements based on the CBD and Nagoya Protocol; and
• developing a policy on benefit sharing arising from Wildlife based technologies and innovation.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• served for a cumulative period of ten (10) years, three (3) years of which should be at the grade of Principal Wildlife Policy and Strategy Officer, CSG ‘8’  and above  or  in a comparable  and relevant position  in the wider public service.
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following areas: Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Range Management, Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• demonstrated a clear understanding in the formulation, development and interpretation of wildlife policies and legislation.