Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: NEMA/MNG/PEO/28/2/2023
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Principal Environment Officer.

Duties and responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:
• Coordination of County Environment Committee;
• Secretary to County Environment Committee;
• Conducting environmental inspections;
• Creating public awareness on Environmental issues through environmental education and mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
• In charge of Environmental planning at County level;
• In charge of identification, rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded sites at the county level;
• Monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes and setting up of Regional Centers of Excellences (RCEs);
• Coordinating lead agencies involved in conservation and management of environment within the area of jurisdiction;
• In charge of NEMA assets in the County;
• Inventory and mapping of pollution sources within the County;
• Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;
• Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the County;
• Coordinating preparation of County State of Environment;
• Coordinating preparation and implementation of County Environmental Action Plans;
• Assisting in prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of Jurisdiction;
• Creating and updating environmental data base; collecting and collating information for development of integrated management plans; compiling progress reports; implementing relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects; liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
• Supervising, guiding, developing and training staff working under him/her
• Coordinate monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
• Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and
• Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and Environmental degradation.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position a candidate must have;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following field: Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development, Disaster Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) Years’ experience in a supervisory role in public service or private sector;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Good Communication skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All the above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms of service except for the position of Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services – Grade E2, which is on a three (3) years renewable contract.

Candidates should:
• Download and complete the Bio-data Job Application Form
• Submit an application letter attaching the following:
• Completed Bio-data Job Application Form.
• CV with full details of education and professional qualifications indicating names and contacts of three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts, professional certifications and testimonials.

Email Applications
• Email applications to be sent to recruitment.dgnema@nema.go.ke 

Hand delivered and posted applications
Hand delivered or posted applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked to;
The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
PO. Box 67839 – 00200
NAIROBI
The reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter. All applications should be received by 5 p.m. on 21st March, 2023

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