Job Description
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a cumulative period of ten (10) years, three (3) years of which should be at the grade of Principal Wildlife Policy and Strategy Officer, CSG ‘8’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following areas: Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Range Management, Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(iv) demonstrated a clear understanding in the formulation, development and interpretation of wildlife policies and legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include: -
(i) developing appropriate regulatory framework for Wildlife based technology innovation adoption and transfer that contribute to conservation and livelihoods and in line with national Agenda.
(ii) developing policies and guidelines governing knowledge management to promote innovation and appropriate technology transfer;
(iii) establishing a Wildlife and biodiversity conservation technology and innovation fund and wildlife-based innovation hubs;
(iv) developing a Wildlife and innovation strategy;
(v) undertaking outreach programs to establish Wildlife youth/academia innovation events/reward schemes;
(vi) undertaking capacity building through Small Medium Entrepreneurship Schemes, negotiations and contractual agreements based on the CBD and Nagoya Protocol; and
(vii) developing a policy on benefit sharing arising from Wildlife based technologies and innovation.