Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 05, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects and programmes across various sectors;
• Providing capacity building to various institutions and stakeholders on National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV);
• Coordinating climate change technology development and transfer related to adaptation and mitigation;
• Undertaking research required for adaptation and mitigation across the different sectors;
• Undertake capacity building and creating awareness to various institutions and stakeholders on climate change (adaptation and mitigation) and reporting on the outcomes of international conferences;
• Spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) for domestic and international support;
• Monitor implementation and provide updates to the national adaptation benefits and performance measurements;
• Participate in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and other international and national reporting requirements related to adaptation.
• Liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant Authorities including the Ministry of Finance on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;
• Monitoring and evaluating mitigation programmes and actions;
• Work with the Ministry responsible for planning and other stakeholders to mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation into County development planning processes;

Requirements for appointment
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field;
• Knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate change;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution as an added advantage.
• Understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change adaptation. Experience in Climate Change Adaptation will be an added advantage.
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.
Applications should be addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 - 00900
KIAMBU

NOTE:
ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 14th July, 2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police



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