County Chief Officer – Environment
2025-11-05T13:04:05+00:00
County Government Of Busia
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https://www.busiacounty.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
environment
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate and oversee the implementation of county environmental policies, strategies, and action plans.
- Align county environmental programs with national and international frameworks such as the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), the Paris Agreement, and SDGs.
- Coordinate the development of county legislation, regulations, and by-laws on environmental protection and conservation.
- Oversee solid waste management, pollution control, and sanitation initiatives.
- Coordinate afforestation, reforestation, and tree-growing programs.
- Promote conservation of natural resources including forests, wetlands, water catchments, and biodiversity.
- Spearhead climate change mitigation and adaptation measures at the county level.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws, policies, and county by-laws.
- Oversee enforcement of environmental standards in collaboration with NEMA and other agencies.
- Monitor and evaluate environmental programs, projects, and initiatives for impact and sustainability.
- Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to the CECM and County Assembly.
- Collaborate with national government, NGOs, development partners, and private sector in environmental programs.
- Promote public awareness and citizen participation in environmental conservation.
- Develop strategic partnerships for resource mobilization, capacity building, and technology transfer.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to staff in the environment department.
- Build institutional and community capacity on environmental conservation and climate resilience.
- Promote professionalism, accountability, and service delivery excellence in the sector
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Climate Change, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., Environment Institute of Kenya, NEMA accreditation) is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management, conservation, or climate change programs, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EMCA, Climate Change Act, County Government Act, and relevant laws.
- Proven experience in policy formulation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.
Formulate and oversee the implementation of county environmental policies, strategies, and action plans. Align county environmental programs with national and international frameworks such as the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), the Paris Agreement, and SDGs. Coordinate the development of county legislation, regulations, and by-laws on environmental protection and conservation. Oversee solid waste management, pollution control, and sanitation initiatives. Coordinate afforestation, reforestation, and tree-growing programs. Promote conservation of natural resources including forests, wetlands, water catchments, and biodiversity. Spearhead climate change mitigation and adaptation measures at the county level. Ensure compliance with environmental laws, policies, and county by-laws. Oversee enforcement of environmental standards in collaboration with NEMA and other agencies. Monitor and evaluate environmental programs, projects, and initiatives for impact and sustainability. Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to the CECM and County Assembly. Collaborate with national government, NGOs, development partners, and private sector in environmental programs. Promote public awareness and citizen participation in environmental conservation. Develop strategic partnerships for resource mobilization, capacity building, and technology transfer. Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to staff in the environment department. Build institutional and community capacity on environmental conservation and climate resilience. Promote professionalism, accountability, and service delivery excellence in the sector
Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card. Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Climate Change, or related field. Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or related discipline. Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., Environment Institute of Kenya, NEMA accreditation) is desirable. At least 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management, conservation, or climate change programs, with at least 5 years in a senior management position. Demonstrated knowledge of EMCA, Climate Change Act, County Government Act, and relevant laws. Proven experience in policy formulation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.
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Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer – Environment
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: environment]
Jobs at:
County Government Of Busia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate and oversee the implementation of county environmental policies, strategies, and action plans.
- Align county environmental programs with national and international frameworks such as the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), the Paris Agreement, and SDGs.
- Coordinate the development of county legislation, regulations, and by-laws on environmental protection and conservation.
- Oversee solid waste management, pollution control, and sanitation initiatives.
- Coordinate afforestation, reforestation, and tree-growing programs.
- Promote conservation of natural resources including forests, wetlands, water catchments, and biodiversity.
- Spearhead climate change mitigation and adaptation measures at the county level.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws, policies, and county by-laws.
- Oversee enforcement of environmental standards in collaboration with NEMA and other agencies.
- Monitor and evaluate environmental programs, projects, and initiatives for impact and sustainability.
- Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to the CECM and County Assembly.
- Collaborate with national government, NGOs, development partners, and private sector in environmental programs.
- Promote public awareness and citizen participation in environmental conservation.
- Develop strategic partnerships for resource mobilization, capacity building, and technology transfer.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to staff in the environment department.
- Build institutional and community capacity on environmental conservation and climate resilience.
- Promote professionalism, accountability, and service delivery excellence in the sector
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Climate Change, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., Environment Institute of Kenya, NEMA accreditation) is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management, conservation, or climate change programs, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EMCA, Climate Change Act, County Government Act, and relevant laws.
- Proven experience in policy formulation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th NOVEMBER 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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