Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vision A clean, healthy, safe and sustainably managed environment and Natural resources Mission To facilitate good governance in the protection, restoration, conservation, development and management of the environment and natural resources for equitable and sustainable development. Mandate To protect, conserve and manage the environment and natural resources for socio-economic development Core Values Sustainable Development: Honesty and Integrity: Human Dignity: Teamwork and focus on results: Innovativeness: Equity: Participatory Approach GUIDING PRINCIPLES A Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment A Right to Development Ecosystem Approach Total Economic Value The Principle of Sustainable Use Inter- and Intra-generational Equity Public Participation and Inclusivity Principle The Principle of Subsidiarity The Precautionary Principle The Polluter Pays Principle. International Cooperation Good Governance 3R- Reduce, Re-use, recycle
Job Summary
The Regional Project Officer will coordinate the day-to-day implementation ofproject activities; and follow-up at the respective projects site level.Project officers will be responsible for liaison with local government entities(county level) and project beneficiaries in the project priority sites where theyare stationed, on all aspects related to the project. .

Responsibilities
• Liaise with county and local government staff on formalization, access to finance, mining licenses, subsurface rights, etc
• Support the organization of the county and district level inception workshops.
• Support the organization of the regional Project Advisory Boards.
• Support the organization of training events.
• Support the implementation of the awareness raising campaign.
• Provide day to day support of mining groups in the formalization efforts, gaining access to financing and supporting establishment of mercury-free processing plants.
• Support the monitoring of project results.

Competencies
The Applicant should demonstrate possession of:-
• Good computer application skills in common word processing (Ms Word), Spread Sheet ( Ms Excel) and internet search;
• Good drafting, presentation and report-writing skills;
• Good networking , interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good knowledge about the political and socio-economical context related to ASGM at the international, national and subnational levels; and
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili.

Qualifications
The applicant must possess the following:-
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences; or in any other related field;
Added advantages
• MSc. degree field from a recognized institution; in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences or in any other related field.
• Specialized training in toxic chemicals; and waste; and Monitoring and evaluation of projects.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Experience
The applicant should in addition have the following:-
• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in the implementation; coordination/supervision, monitoring and evaluation; of environmental projects;
• Three (3) of which (years) must have been in the implementation of projects related to toxic chemicals;
Added advantages
• Proven experience in the implementation; co-ordination/supervision, monitoring and evaluation; of projects related to mercury; and ASGM; in particular;
• Proven experience in working with government ministries, national or county institutions that are concerned with natural resource and/ or environmental management.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke. 
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. (iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 15th June 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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