Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: NEMA/MNG/SPERO/28/2/2023
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director Environmental Planning and Research coordination.

Duties and responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:
• Designing research programs, fundraising for research, disseminating environmental research findings to various stakeholders;
• Nurturing partnerships for research with stakeholders on relevant environmental research areas;
• Developing research strategies;
• Coordinating preparation of the State of Environment Reports (SOEs);
• Ensuring implementation of environment research findings;
• Overseeing implementation of rehabilitation programmes of degraded sites;
• Supporting development of National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP);
• Researching on emerging global environmental issues;
• Coordinating data collection for supporting proposals for grants and donor funded projects;
• Assessing compliance with EMCA 1999 regulations all over the country;
• Creating networks with national, regional and international research organizations;
• Domesticating Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) by designing and developing robust implementation strategies;
• Coordinating reporting process under relevant Multilateral Agreements (MEAs);
• Developing monitoring and evaluation programmes for EMCA regulations;
• Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position a candidate must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Geo-informatics, Environmental Health & Safety, Biological and Physical Sciences, Biostatistics or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Geo-informatics, Environmental Health & Safety, Biological and Physical Sciences, Biostatistics or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience and at least three (3) Years’ experience in a management role in Public Service or Private Sector.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Good Communications skills.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

All the above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms of service except for the position of Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services – Grade E2, which is on a three (3) years renewable contract.

Candidates should:
• Download and complete the Bio-data Job Application Form
• Submit an application letter attaching the following:
• Completed Bio-data Job Application Form.
• CV with full details of education and professional qualifications indicating names and contacts of three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts, professional certifications and testimonials.

Email Applications
• Email applications to be sent to recruitment.dgnema@nema.go.ke 

Hand delivered and posted applications
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
PO. Box 67839 – 00200
NAIROBI
The reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter. All applications should be received by 5 p.m. on 21st March, 2023

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