Kenya Forest Service Superintendent (Forest Roads & Infrastructure) Job Vacancy

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation whose

responsibility is the management, conservation, sustainable development

and proper utilization of the country’s forest resources for equitable

benefit of present and future generations. 

The Service

seeks to recruit and deploy qualified men and women in various forest

areas for protection and conservation functions.
 

Superintendent – Forest Roads and Infrastructure
 

Number: 2 

The Superintendent will report to the immediate supervisor and will be deployed at the forest roads and infrastructure unit (in Kinale or Londiani or Nyeri or Eldoret) 

Duties and Responsibilities 

He/She will perform the following duties;

• Planning, designing, evaluating, constructing and maintenance of forest roads and infrastructure.


• General administration of forest infrastructure and related projects.


• Preparation of technical specifications for works and projects including site plans, bill of quantities, structural, mechanical and civil plans


• Carry out regular evaluation of infrastructural needs.


• Preparation of forest roads and infrastructure related annual work plans for implementation in consultation with field officers


• Carry out routine and periodic maintenance of forest roads and related infrastructure within their jurisdiction


• Responsible for financial management and reporting on utilization of funds allocated to the forest roads and infrastructure unit.


• Supervise staff within the forest roads and infrastructure unit.


• ix. Safe custody of inventory, maintenance and repair of plants and equipment within the forest roads and infrastructure unit.

Academic qualifications and experience 

In order to be considered the applicant must:

• Have a diploma in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.


• Have a minimum of at least five (5) years work experience as a senior inspector (roads) or in a comparable and relevant position.


• Have experience in construction and maintenance of roads/ rural access roads

Key skills and Competencies 

The Applicant should demonstrate:-

• An understanding of public sector procedures.


• Construction management skills


• Good project/contract management and costing skills


• Ability to manage and sustain high cost centre performance, compliance and performance standards

Other requirements

• Be a person of high integrity who meets the requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution.


• Have been cleared by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).


• Have a valid certificate of good conduct.


• Have been cleared by the Ethics and Anti-corruption commission (EACC).


• Have a valid tax compliance certificate

How to Apply 

Interested

Candidates who have the requirements are asked to apply so as to reach

the Service not later than 21st January 2016, by 5.00 pm. 

All

applications including a current curriculum vitae, indicating current

and expected remuneration, mobile number, the names and all contact

details of three referees, copy of national identity card, copies of

clearance certificates/letters, copies of testimonials, copies of

professional and academic certificates should be sent to; 

The Director, 

Kenya Forest Service, 

Karura, Off Kiambu Road, 

P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O

Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applicants living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.