Vacancy title:
Senior Environmentalist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Environment]

Jobs at:
Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

Undertaking environmental monitoring and evaluation of project activities against environmental regulations and standards;

Assisting in implementation of environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable roads development;

Assisting in coordinating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Studies for new projects;

Monitoring closely the performance of environmental activities and document all changes (both qualitatively and quantitatively) in line with the Authority’s M&E framework and guidelines;

Coordinating the planning, collection, collating and analyzing environmental research data and disclosure of findings;

Developing and delivering a series of regular spot checks to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are properly implemented in line with the guidelines;

Providing support to project development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed;

Undertaking all activities involved in environmental sustainability as assigned.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Environmentalist I or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning & Management, Environmental Health, Environmental & Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Conservation & Natural Resources Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Registration with NEMA as a Lead Expert;

Valid Annual Practicing License from NEMA;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);

Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);

Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and

Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should send their dully signed application letter, updated curriculum vitae indicating names of at least three (3) professional referees, copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and the national identity card, with the job title and job reference as the subject , on or before 13th January, 2026.

Details of the job description and requirements are provided on our website www.kerra.go.ke.

All applications should be submitted ONLINE and the letter indicating the specific position and reference number should be addressed to:

The Director General,
Kenya Rural Roads Authority,
P.O Box 48151-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);
• Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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