Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 years Location Laikipia Job Field Environment Health and Safety

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail coordinating the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring compliance with the county's environment management policy. The officer will carry out environmental audits and follow up on the implementation of recommendations, maintain a register on compliance with environmental legislation, propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation, and create awareness of the county's environmental policy and programs among all stakeholders. The officer will carry out stakeholder mapping, review proposed projects to ensure they are environmentally and socially viable, adhere to Occupational Health and Safety programs, and inspect waste generation and disposal.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Environmental Institute of Kenya or a relevant professional body.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and,
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Possession of a Master's degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

• Coordinate the implementation of environmental management plans.
• Monitor compliance with the county's environment management policy.
• Carry out environmental audits and follow up on the implementation of recommendations.
• Maintain a register on compliance with environmental legislation.
• Propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation.
• Create awareness of the county's environmental policy and programs among all stakeholders.
• Carry out stakeholder mapping.
• Review proposed projects to ensure they are environmentally and socially viable.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety programs.
• Inspect waste generation and disposal.

• Environmental compliance monitoring
• Environmental auditing
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement
• Environmental project review
• Corrective action planning and follow-up
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Waste generation and disposal inspection
• Computer application skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Environmental Institute of Kenya or a relevant professional body.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Possession of a Master's degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage.