KWS Job Opportunities In Kenya

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters and the Airwing.


1. Deputy Director Strategy & Change

JG ”2”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Director, the position will drive the business transformation and new product / business across all consumer channels.

It provides intelligence, insight and perspectives on changing landscapes of conservation.

It monitors the activities and the strategic intent of key players and influencers in the arena of conservation & presentation and identifying appropriate response for our strategic focus.

The position will also provide strategic framework, planning processes and intelligence to underpin the formulation of the strategic direction for the Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Design both short and long term strategic development plans by identifying benchmark goals for the organization and a clear mechanism for achievement of those goals
* Provide the expertise and objectivity to analyze and evaluate business development opportunities
* Maintain effective corporate intelligence.
* Leads the Marketing and development team.
* Leads the Corporate Communication team.
* Manage the Business strategy and planning processes.

Job Requirements

* MBA degree with a bias in Strategic Management and Organizational Development from a recognized institution.
* Possesses a thorough understanding of brands management, market, business and culture.
* Experience in formulating and driving long term strategic plans, strategies and roadmaps.
* Demonstrated ability to react quickly, asses and implement solutions.
* At least five (5) years experience in Management position.
* Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

2. Head of Administration

JG ”3a”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Formulating and reviewing policies related to administration functions.
* Ensuring insurance policies and related services are acquired.
* Ensuring offices, office equipment/furniture and supplies are provided.
* Ensuring grounds are maintained and utilities provided.
* Coordinating and liaising with service providers in relation to outsourced services
* Developing and implementing disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores & equipment and recommending appropriate disposal procedures on disposable assets to the Board of Survey.
* Ensuring stores and supplies manuals for all KWS Divisions, Sections and Stations are prepared and supplied.
* Ensuring work plans, budgets and AIE controls are prepared
* Ensuring timely maintenance of Institutional buildings; residential and non-residential.

Job Requirements

* MBA degree with a bias in Administration or equivalent
* Diploma in Business Administration
* Communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
* At least five (5) years experience in Management position.
* Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

3. Helicopter Pilot

JG ”5”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Chief Pilot the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to undertake aerial surveillance for effective provision of wildlife management services.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Flying KWS helicopters.
* Participating in security operations.
* Participating in aerial wildlife management activities –darting of animals & census.
* Training other pilots
* Any other duty assigned by the chief pilot.

Job Requirements

* Must be a Kenyan citizen.
* Must be in possession of Commercial Helicopter Flying License (CPL) or above.
* Minimum 1000 hours Gas Turbine helicopters.
* Minimum of 100 hours in Bell helicopters.
* Must be ready to cope with off base field operations.
* Must be in possession of minimum academic qualification of KCSE –C+ or “O” level KCE – Div. II.
* Must be ready to undertake a mandatory paramilitary conversion course if not an ex-uniformed officer.
* Additional advantages if;

1. Rated in both 206 and 407 models
2. Training in Air Operations safety
3. Basic degree will be an added advantage

* Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 1st November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.

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