Vacancies at Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)

Advert Ref: No. KWS/08/2025

Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of policies and regulations that guide in the management of the Service;
• Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of the Service’s legal strategies, guidelines and relevant regulations that contributes into the attainment of the Service’s mandate;
• Advise the Board and management on development and implementation of a good governance framework that fosters achievement of the Service’s mandate and compliance with corporate governance, applicable laws and policies;
• Oversee Board Secretarial Services that includes preparation of Board Papers and implementation of the Board Resolutions in compliance with the Mwongozo Code of Governance;
• Lead in negotiations with government and other entities, local and international contractors, consultants, partners and investors on legal issues regarding projects and collaborations with KWS to ensure compliance with the law and insulation from exposure to legal risks;
• Provide legal advice to the Service with regard to laws relating to wildlife conservation, data rights, contracts, dispute resolution, procurement, intellectual property rights and compliance to applicable laws;
• Lead the development of strategies for dispute management, resolution and litigation management including international arbitration of disputes;
• Oversee research on legal issues on wildlife conservation and emerging global trends on legal issues to inform review of legal and regulatory strategies affecting the Service for sustainability;
• Oversee the development and implementation of the departmental work plan and budget in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Lead in drawing and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, Leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and other applicable policies and Procedures of the Service;
• Spearhead the review of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and preparation of other regulations;
• Establish and manage the Service’s securities register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds or other proprietary instruments resulting from the Service’s transactional activities as required;
• Lead in establishment and management of the Service’s alternative dispute resolution mechanism;
• Lead in development and implementation of governance structures within the Service including the board manual, board charter and code of ethics;
• Spearhead legal drafting of the Service’s codes, regulations, rules, guidelines and treaties;
• Foster a robust, motivated workforce through mentoring and coaching of employees in the directorate for delivery of its mandate;
• Spearhead establishment and management of the legal registry;
• Oversee preparation, implementation and monitoring of the directorate’s budget;
• Give legal advisory services to the board, management and staff of the Service on the internal policies and procedures and external matters that may affect the operations of the Service;
• Liaise with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders on all legal matters affecting the Service;
• Ensure safe custody of the Service’s Seal, Securities, Agreements, Contracts, Minutes, Title deeds and other legal instruments of the Service;
• Foster, maintain and update the conflict of interest register;
• Facilitate Board induction, development, evaluation and implementation of the capacity building program;
• Developing Board calendars;
• Safeguard the Services interests and ensuring that they are adequately defended before the courts;
• Manage, review and monitor progress of all outstanding litigation; and
• Appraise direct reports.

Job Requirements

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

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS(K)) in good standing;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries;
• Experience in handling litigation in court;
• Strategic Leadership Development (SLDP) Course from a recognized institution;
• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a management role in the Public or Private Sector;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must have a clean disciplinary record; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

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Advert Ref: No. KWS/09/2025

Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to develop and implement strategic partnerships and resource mobilization strategies to maintain/expand a diversified partnership base and funding sources leading to a growing, financially stable and self-sustaining organization with increased impact and reach, marketing and business development, leading strategic planning and reporting framework. To direct implementation of corporate planning processes and performance contracting, quality assurance and facilitate preparation of institutional plans which align with the corporate plan and mobilization of resources.   

Duties & Responsibilities

 The duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Oversee development, implementation and review of partnership & enterprise policies, systems, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes;
• Lead cultivation of strategic partnerships with government, development partners, corporates, Non-Governmental Organizations, foundations, trusts and international agencies across different sectors aligned with Service’s vision and mission;
• Develop strategies for establishing sustainable partnerships and networks to facilitate resource mobilization;
• Formulate and review business development policies, strategies and programs;
• Facilitate research on the existing business and identifying emerging issues for consultation;
• Coordinate marketing, business development and corporate planning processes
• Support resource mobilization work plan implementation;
• Advise management on requirements for donor funding;
• Spearhead the development of tools and instruments for resource mobilization and utilization;
• Facilitate mobilization of resources through linkages with international partners to support the Service;
• Promote the Service’s resource base to ensure long term sustainability;
• Identify new funding opportunities within multi-lateral, bilateral, corporate and foundation donor communities to support the Service’s program areas;
• Oversee preparation of financial reports on funding and resource mobilization;
• Lead negotiations with local, regional, and international partners on priority funding opportunities;
• Facilitate strategic prioritization and decision-making on funding opportunities, informed by sound competitive analysis;
• Lead positioning, capture and proposal development efforts for priority funding opportunities;
• Lead and mentor a cross functional team responsible for planning, partnerships and enterprise functions;
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement;
• Facilitate strategic prioritization and decision-making on funding opportunities, informed by sound competitive analysis;
• Conduct intelligence analysis on stakeholders’ policies and practices.
• Oversee development, implementation and review of the Service’s Strategic Plan;
• Monitor performance against strategic goals and provide regular progress reports to the Director General and Board of Trustees;
• Ensure enterprise activities are financially viable, sustainable and aligned with strategic goals;
• Identify new areas of investment for the Service and partnerships;
• Oversee implementation of strategic communication plans that support organizational objectives, with a focus in strategic partnership and resource mobilization;
• Provide the communication team with targeted content for communication and marketing campaigns, messaging, and branding initiatives to promote the organization's services and offerings;
• Oversee creation of compelling content for various platforms including press releases, articles, blog posts and social media aligned with partnership and resource mobilization priorities;
• Ensure alignment of communication strategies with the organization's mission, vision, and brand guidelines;
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in messaging across all communication channels;
• Harmonize the Service’s policy with the Strategic Plan;
• Identify new local and external tourism source markets;
• Facilitate preparation of concept papers and proposals for funding;
• Coordinate customer Service, partnership and resource mobilization activities;
• Coordinate resource mobilization and capacity building for security personnel;
• Formulate standard operating procedures;
• Prepare and coordinate implementation of the Directorate’s budget and ensuring prudent use of resources;
• Review and report on the donor funded projects; and
• Mentor and supervise staff performance in the Directorate.

Job Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Planning Communication, Public Relations, Business related or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Planning Communication, Public Relations, Business related, Strategic Management, International Development or Public Policy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Additional certifications in project management will be an added advantage;
• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, six (6) years of which must have been at senior management level in strategic planning, partnerships development or enterprise management;
• Proven record building and managing partnerships with NGOs, private sector, government and international agencies, preferably in wildlife conservation;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant Professional Body;
• Knowledge of regulatory and sector specific issues;
• Have a good understanding of business models, innovation ecosystems and market trends;
• Excellent knowledge of written & spoken English and negotiation skills;
• Excellent organizational, communication, team functions and management skills;
• Must have a clean disciplinary record; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.