Kenya Forest Service Forester Trainees Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a body corporate established by the Forest

Conservation & Management Act, 2016. The Service is mandated to conserve, protect
and manage all public forests. In line with the provisions of the Forest Conservation and
Management Act, 2016 the Service wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to
fill the following vacant position:

Kenya Forest Service Forester Trainees Jobs in Kenya

The successful candidates will undergo both a mandatory Basic Paramilitary Course as
well as on-the-job training on Forest Conservation, protection and management.
Thereafter they will be posted to various assignments with KFS field Officers


Responsibilities

Maintaining basic forestry records such as cost allocation records, muster roll, seed source and origins, disease/pest outbreak, seed germination results, and seedling production
records,

Supervising land preparation and tree planting, silvicultural operations such as
thinning, pruning, clear felling,

Assisting in forest survey, inventory and research operations,

Planning and implementing basic forestry practices, recording and reporting
on forest activities at the station,

Undertaking forest conservation and protection,

Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time


Requirements

A Diploma in Forestry from Kenya Forestry College with a minimum of credit
score

Be aged between 21-29 years of age

Be computer literate

Being an Associate Member of Forest Society of Kenya will be an added advantage

How to apply:


Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply, clearly indicating
reference number for the position. Applications should include current curriculum vitae
indicating current and expected remuneration, mobile number, names and contact details
of three referees, copy of national identity card, copies of testimonials, copies of
professional and academic certificates, statutory requirements (As specified for each of the positions in the detailed job description in KFS website) should be sent through the post
office or hand delivered to the following address so as to reach the Service not later than 19th August, 2019 by 5.00 pm.

All applications should be clearly marked with the position reference number on the
envelope.

Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O
Nairobi, Kenya.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Forest Service Forester Trainees Jobs in Kenya


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