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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Forester Trainees at Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Full Time

REF -KFS/FT/2022 

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to Forest Station Manager.

 Duties and responsibilities

  1. Implement the forest legislation and related policies for enhancing the growth and development of the forest sector.
  2. Contribute to basic forest data for entry into forest records books and registers.
  3. Participate in forest survey and inventory activities.
  4. Record pest and diseases out breaks in the tree nursery and the field.
  5. Label seedlings bed for easy identification and monitoring.
  6. Identify nursery soil collection sites.
  7. Supervise nursery activities (seed sowing, pricking out, potting, hardening-off, soil fumigation, root pruning, watering, chemical and fertilizer application, cleaning and weeding).
  8. Identify sites for a flying nursery to enhance proximity to planting sites.
  9. Participate forest fire fighting.
  10. Participate in the implementation of forest activities (stake cutting, staking out, planting, beating up, pruning, thinning, re-spacing, coppice reduction, and climber/creeper cutting, weeding, boundary and fire break maintenance).
  11. Collect basic forest data for entry into forest records books and registers.
  12. Participate in forest conservation activities.
  13. Collect data on seed germination to determine germination percentage.
  14. Conduct cold trailing to detect ground fire.
  15. Promote Public Values and principles
  16. Mentoring and coaching

Person Specifications

  1. Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution
  2. Proficiency in computer applications

Method of Application

Hard copy applications

In addition to the online application, applicants MUST print and attach the NOTIFICATION EMAIL as the first page to the hard copy applications. The hard copy application should clearly indicate the position and reference number. Attach current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and copy of national identity card.

The application should clearly be marked with reference number for each position and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the following address in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSTION & REFERENCE); so as to reach the Service not later than 11th July, 2022 by 5.00pm.

NB: The application will not be considered complete until the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, email applications shall not be considered.

Chief Conservator of Forests,

Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,

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

Nairobi, Kenya.

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