Vacancy title:
Senior Environmentalist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Tanathi Water Works Development Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 23 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Collating and analyzing environmental research findings;
• Implementing of environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable roads development;
• Implementing relevant environmental laws and regulations;
• Coordinating environmental impact studies of new projects;
• Monitoring, assessing, evaluating the impact of development activities on the environment and advising on corrective measures where appropriate;
• Collating, and analyzing environmental research findings;
• Tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems;
• Providing support to project development initiatives in the board and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed;
• Supervising environmental studies consultants' assignments;
• Overseeing and supervising consultants' assignments; and
• Undertaking all activities involved in environmental protection as assigned.
• Conducting environmental impact assessment and audits for all projects; 
• Liaising with relevant bodies such as county governments, Kenya forest service, NEMA, Kenya water towers and other environmental agencies during implementation of programs;
• Formulating environmental conservation and management programs and projects for implementation in compliance with National Environment policies;
• Producing reports on a range of issues related to environment activities, documenting processes, procedures and decisions, making recommendations as appropriate;
• Preparing appropriate records related to environment are maintained in accordance with Agency policies and procedures;
• Interpreting the national policies on conservation of the environment and adapt them to the Agency’s mandate;
• Building capacity and resilience to climate change as necessary in the Agency’s area of jurisdiction/ Build capacity on climate change adaptation and resilience; and
• Preparing reports on the progress of implementation of regional and international obligations with respect to conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Environmentalist or in a relevant and comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Environmental Studies, Physical or Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or related field from a recognized institution;
• Been Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert;
• Valid Annual Practicing License from NEMA;
• A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. 

Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and eligible applicants should submit a hard copy signed application letter indicating the position and attach a copy of their National ID or passport, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating qualifications, working experience, current position, current remuneration and names & addresses of three (3) referees and daytime mobile number.

Applicants MUST submit their applications in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with the Job Ref. No. and Job Name, and addressed to: -

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
TANATHI WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
K.I.D.P BUILDING, KALAWA ROAD,
P.O BOX PRIVATE BAG - 90200,
KITUI

All applications should be received by Wednesday, 23rd  July, 2025 at 5.00p.m. 

NOTE:

• The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting the following before the appointment: -
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • Valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
  • Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• It is an offence to include incorrect or misleading information in the applications as per the provisions of the Public Officers Ethics Act, 2003.
• Tanathi Water Works Development Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Women, Youth, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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