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Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Senior Deputy Director - Finance and Administration
1 Post
Grade: KFS 2

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate and coordinate the implementation of sound Financial, Human Resource and Administration policies and strategies for effective management of Financial, HR and Administrative activities.

Overall Responsibility

• Develop effective Financial, HR and Administration policies and strategies to meet the objectives of the Service
• Initiate and co-ordinate the Organization’s Development interventions aimed at promoting culture change in Finance, Human Resource and Administration policies
• Prepare and implement the annual work plan for Finance, HR and Administration activities
• Undertake benchmarking on current developments in HR and Financial Management practices
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting standards and labour legislation.
• Preparation of the strategic Financial and HR plans, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Masters degree specializing in Finance, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management from a recognized University
• CPA (K) / CPS(K) or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Training on Results Based Management
• Twelve (12) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization, eight (8) of which should be as a Head of Finance or HR or Administration.
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and Financial legislations/ regulation.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Must poses strong computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage change

2. Senior Deputy Director – Support Services
1 Post
Grade: KFS 2

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate sound Marketing & Business Development, Planning and Monitoring, Project Development, Research Liaison, International Forestry obligations and economic investment policies in the organization

Overall Responsibility

• Formulate, develop and review corporate services policies and strategies in line with the changing environment
• Formulate strategies for Business development and marketing
• Ensure development and promotion of forestry investment
• Ensure internal and external linkages in support services strategies
• Support and promote project development initiatives
• Manage and co-ordinate performance contracting process and work plans

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Forestry, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Planning or Social Sciences
• Ten (10) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Strong computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

3. Deputy Director - Finance and Accounting
1 Post
KFS Grade 3

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Director – Finance and Administration, the incumbent will be the Head of Finance and Accounting Division and will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.

Overall Responsibility

• Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations
• Establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory regulations
• Continuously monitor and review management system and recommend changes as required
• Designing and implementing internal control procedures and production of reports on all financial transactions
• Participation in the preparation of the Board’s strategic plans and forecasts, cash flow projections and computation of expense ratios
• Coordinating the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals
• Developing, maintaining and monitoring grants accounting systems and procedures and capturing all pledges , billings and receipts
• Coordination of annual audits in compliance with International Accounting Standards
• Management of day to day accounting processes, reconciling monthly activity and generating end-year reports
• Maintaining liaison with relevant Government departments for necessary consultation on financial matters to ensure the Service complies with statutory requirements

Required Qualifications and experience

• A Masters degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance or equivalent
• Holder of CPA (K)/ and member of ICPAK
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting at an equivalent level, 5 of which should be in a large organization with a national scope
• Practical knowledge of tax and other compliance requirements of state corporations
• Proficiency in computer skills and accounting packages
• Budget development and oversight experience
• Knowledge of Government contract management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations
• A team player and good people management skills, with proven leadership skills
• Good analytical and decision making skills

4. Head: Legal Services / Corporation Secretary
1 Post
KFS Grade 3

Reporting to the Director, this position is responsible for the formulation and implementation of litigation strategies; advising the KFS Board and Management on all legal matters; ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements.

The position is also responsible for the preparation of Board business and maintenance of proper records of Board’s proceedings including keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Overall Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategies on litigation
• Advise the board and management on all legal matters
• Ensure that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements
• Represent the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
• Coordinate all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers
• Draw and process legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Forest Act
• Prepare Board business and maintain proper records of Board’s proceedings
• Keep safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
• Prepare and review contracts
• Coordinate the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization
• Supervise, appraise and ensure appropriate training of legal personnel
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree
• Must be a CPS(K)
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least 12 years experience of which 5 years in a senior management position in a large organization
• Holder of a current practicing Certificate
• Should be computer literate
• A Masters Degree in a related field and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates through the address given below on or before 27th June 2011.

Please note that those who had applied earlier are required to re-apply again.

DN/A 1005
P. O. Box 49010
00100 Nairobi

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Kenya Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.