Job Description
Job Title Director, Ecosystem Protection, Rehabilitation, and
Conservation
Grade KWT 2
Corporation/Organization Kenya Water Towers Agency
Directorate Directorate of Ecosystem Protection, Rehabilitation and
Conservation
Department N/A
Division N/A
Section / Unit N/A
Location / Work Station Head Office
Reporting Relationship
Reports to Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O)
Direct Reports 1. Deputy Director Ecosystem Protection
2. Deputy Director Ecosystem Rehabilitation and
Conservation
3. Officer Administrator
Indirect Reports 1. Assistant Director- Ecosystem Protection
2. Assistant Director-Ecosystem Rehabilitation and
Conservation
3. (All other staff within the Directorate)
Job Purpose
To provide strategic direction and Leadership in Ecosystem Protection, Rehabilitation,
conservation and Sustainable Management of Water Towers in consultation with the
relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
a) Coordinate and oversee formulation and implementation of policies,
legislation, strategies relating to Water Towers Protection, Rehabilitation and
Conservation;
b) Develop policy and legislation in regard to collaboration, conservation and
management
c) Coordinate and oversee the recovery and restoration of forest lands, wetlands
and biodiversity hot spots;
d) Oversee conservation and protection of riparian zones;
e) Oversee identification of water towers and watershed for protection in
consultation with relevant stakeholders;
f) Oversee gazettement of water towers in consultation with relevant
stakeholders;
g) Ensure compliance with conservation laws and legislation on local, national
international treaties and policies;
h) Advice the management on all matters relating to Protection, Rehabilitation and
Conservation of Water Towers;
i) Involved in development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
j) Mobilize resources from the government; development partners and other
stakeholders
k) Guide on training needs for the Directorate’s staff;
l) Ensure stakeholders participation in Water towers climate resilience forums
m) Guide on requirements for manpower development and capacity building;
n) Establish and manage administrative mechanisms to ensure appropriate
management of protection, rehabilitation and conservation of water towers.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Guide implementation of programs, work plans and activities relating to the
Directorate;
b) Maintain linkages with stakeholders on ecosystem protection, rehabilitation and
conservation;
c) Review and present technical papers regarding Water Towers Protection,
Rehabilitation and Conservation to the Technical Committee of the Board;
d) Oversee preparation and submission of all quarterly and annual reports and
work plans for the Directorate;
e) Oversee the execution of the approved Directorate’s work plans and budgets;
f) Oversee establishment and management of administrative mechanisms to
ensure appropriate protection, rehabilitation and conservation of Water
Towers
g) Facilitate the preparation, implementation and management of performance
contracting for the Directorate
h) Coordinate identification of procurement needs of the Directorate.
i) Coordinate and oversee the operation of Joint Enforcement units for Water
Towers Protection
j) Participate in relevant committees in the Agency;
k) Mentor and coach Directorate’s staff.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
a) Oversee development and implementation of the work plan and budget for the
Directorate
b) Holds Authority to incur expenditure (AIE), an estimate of KES. 200Million
c) Oversee preparation of the Procurement Plan for the Directorate
a) Resource mobilization.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the assigned assets such as assorted office equipment and motor
vehicles.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Makes strategic decision
b) Makes managerial decisions.
a) Makes operational decisions.
IV. Working Conditions
a) Office setting and frequent field visits which exposing the office holder to bad
weather and poor terrain.
b) The position is demanding, strenuous and involves long working hours resulting
in fatigue.
c) Exposure to political risk.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
i. Masters degree in any of the following fields; Natural Resource Management,
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Environmental
planning, Forestry Meteorology, Cartography, Hydrology, Botany, Ecology,
or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
ii. Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Natural Resource
Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry,
Environmental planning, Forestry Meteorology, Cartography, Hydrology,
Botany, Ecology, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
iii. Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national and international
conventions and treaties governing water towers management;
iv. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Towers Strategic
Management Issues, Kenya Vision 2030 and related National development
goals;
v. Meet requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on
leadership and integrity.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
i. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where
applicable
ii. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.
Previous relevant work experience required.
At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least 5 in senior
management
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
i. Managerial and Leadership skills
ii. Interpersonal Skills
iii. Communication skills
iv. Problem solving Skills
v. Analytical skills
vi. Professionalism
Behavioral Competencies
i. Ability to articulate, interpret and implement National and International
policies and development goals
ii. Results orientated & self-driven
iii. Attention to detail
iv. Passion for continuous professional development
v. Ethical & Integrity
vi. Proficiency in Computer Applications and usage of technology in the Work
Environment
vii. Self-confidence & Time Management
viii. Initiative to achieve expected results