Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF NO: NEMA.MNG/SPEO/26/4/2022

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:-
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999 & its regulations to safeguard the environment;
• Coordinating all environmental matters at the County level including formation of County Environment Committee;
• Coordinating preparation of field work plans, budgets and procurement plans;
• Ensuring quality control for licensing processes and environmental audits at the County level;
• Coordinating inspections, incident management and enforcement actions;
• Enhancing public awareness, environmental education and coordinating environmental events in the County;
• Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
• Ensuring County government develop the necessary capacity for environmental management;
• Coordinating environmental training assessments in line with NEMA’s core mandate with relevant lead agencies;
• Coordinating development of County Environment Action Plan (CEAP);
• Ensuring prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of jurisdiction;
• Coordinating monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
• Coordinate rapid assessment and inventory of terrestrial ecosystems;
• Ensuring creation and updating of environmental data bases;
• Coordinating implementation of relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
• Liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
• Coordinating implementation of programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation;
• Providing support for managerial and decision making processes at the County level;
• Providing regular and timely feedback on implementation of work plan and performance contract targets;
• Supervising, Developing, training, guiding and appraising County Staff.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following field: Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development, Disaster Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) Years’ in a management role in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Email applications to be sent to recruitment.dgnema@nema.go.ke
Hand delivered or posted applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked to;
The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 67839 – 00200
NAIROBI
The reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter.

NB:
• Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• NEMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Any form of Canvasing by any candidate will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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