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Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a body corporate established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act (FCMA), 2016 with the mandate to enhance development, conservation and management of Kenya’s forest resources in all public forests for the equitable benefit of present and future generations. 

In addition, the Service is mandated to provide technical advice and capacity build the County Governments in executing their respective devolved forestry functions among them management of community, private lands and on-farm forests.

KFS envisages to be an internationally recognized organization of excellence in knowledge based sustainable forest resources conservation and management. Towards this end, KFS has made tremendous and noteworthy milestones among them the attainment and surpassing of the 10% tree cover target as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya which currently stands at 12.13% as per the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2021.

These gains have made high positive impact in enhancing environmental integrity, economic growth, sociocultural development and climate change resilience. Subsequently, and in line with the provisions of the FCMA 2016 and Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations, KFS is seeking to recruit qualified, performance driven and highly motivated individuals to support achievement of its strategic objectives in the highly dynamic forestry sector in the following positions;

a) Job Specifications

An officer shall report to the Librarian.

b) Duties & responsibilities

1. Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection
2. Issuing library information materials to students, lecturers, and other college staff.
3. Receiving returned library information materials from students, lecturers, and other college staff.
4. Posting due date labels on library publications.
5. Keep record of all incoming books, pamphlets, periodicals; catalogue and record all new publications in accordance with established library systems and/or procedures
6. Preparing book and file pockets.
7. Shelving new and returned library books.
8. Ensuring book shelves are tidy.
9. Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables.
10. Assisting in the annual stock taking exercise.
11. check and file typed catalogues
12. Maintaining newspaper register.
13. Promote public values and principles
14. Mentoring and coaching

c) Person Specification

1. Diploma in Library/Information science from a recognized institution.
2. Proficiency in Computer Applications.

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 11^th 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.

Note:

Canvassing will lead to disqualification. The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas and minority communities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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