The National Environment Management
Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and
Coordination Act (EMCA) of 1999, and as amended thereto, as the Principal
Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the
environment.
The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates
for the following vacant position:
Chief Corporate Communications Manager
Grade E4
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General for development of a strong and vibrant corporate image of the Authority.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General for development of a strong and vibrant corporate image of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Developing high impact communication
campaigns;
- Advising the Authority on appropriate communication
policies, Strategies and Programmes;
- Providing interface between the Authority and
other stakeholders;
- Monitoring public perception about NEMA and
advising management accordingly;
- Corporate branding;
- Coordinating Media relations;
- Guiding internal communication;
- Coordinating Authority’s functions;
- Lobbying organizations to integrate
environmental conservation in their corporate social responsibility
activities;
- Preparing high impact publicity materials
- Supervising, guiding, appraising and
developing staff in the section.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
- A Bachelors and masters degree in public
relations, communications or journalism or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
- Ten (10) years’ experience in Corporate
Communication field three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
- Demonstrated professional competence in
corporate communication and Public Relations
- Postgraduate qualification in management or
administration
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010
Required Skills
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Skills
- Well developed ICT Skills
- Planning, Coordinating & Management
Skills.
Chief Natural Resource Economist
Grade E4
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Environmental Planning and Research Coordination.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Environmental Planning and Research Coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:
- Development of economic instruments in
consultation with relevant lead Agencies with a view to incorporate them
into the national budgetary process;
- Coordinate identification of critical natural
resources for stock taking in consultations with lead agencies;
- Coordinate sectoral natural resources
valuation and accounting for incorporation into the National Economic
Survey and State of the Environment Reports;
- Undertake sensitization programmes with lead
agencies, civil society, Environmental Committees on issues of
environmental economic instruments for natural resource management;
- Develop bankable project proposals for
funding,
- Mainstream environmental economics in
national, regional and global programmes and processes
- Participate in planning and budgetary process
of the Authority.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A Bachelors and Masters degree in
environmental economics or natural resources economics or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- Ten (10) years relevant experience in
Environmental field three (3) years of which must be at a senior level.
- Demonstrated professional competence in
Natural Resource Economics.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010
Chief Accountant
Grade E4
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Finance and Administration for the administration of all financial matters in the Authority.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Finance and Administration for the administration of all financial matters in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to
- Organizing and managing the Accounts
department
- Coordinating accounting work and advising
Management on financial policies and procedures
- Interpreting and applying financial and
management policies.
- Budgetary control and implementing of
financial returns
- Ensuring that sound accounting principles and
controls are applied to all financial transactions.
- Designing, reviewing, controlling and
implementing the financial management and accounting systems;
- Supervising, guiding, appraising and
developing staff in the Accounts section
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
- A bachelors degree in Accounting or
finance from a recognized institution and a holder of a Certified
Public Accountants (CPA III)certificate or their equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- A relevant Masters degree from a recognized
Institution
- A member of a professional body
- Ten (10) years relevant experience in
Accounting/Finance field three of which must be at a senior level.
- Demonstrated professional competence in
accounting and financial management
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010
Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Well developed ICT skills/experience in
accounting software
- Management skills
- Excellent planning and coordination skills
Director Compliance and Enforcement E2
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and his/her overall responsibility will be to coordinate environmental compliance and enforcement activities of the Authority, in the Country.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and his/her overall responsibility will be to coordinate environmental compliance and enforcement activities of the Authority, in the Country.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Coordinating all environmental compliance and
enforcement activities of the Authority
- Spearheading formulation and implementation of
environmental compliance and enforcement policies
- Coordinating development of environmental
technical guidelines on compliance and enforcement matters
- Liaising with other NEMA departments and Lead
Agencies to enhance compliance of environmental laws and policies;
- Coordinating lead agencies in implementation
of Environmental regulations.
- Managing departmental resources including
financial, equipment and human resource
- Supervising, appraising, training &
developing departmental staff;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have;
- A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in
Environmental studies, Natural Sciences Chemistry, Environmental
Engineering, Environmental planning, or any other relevant field from a
recognized Institution;
- At least Ten (10) years’ working experience in
environmental field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
- Postgraduate qualification in management or
administration
- Familiar with Environmental law and
regulations related to environmental protection and conservation
- Familiar with International environmental
conventions and protocols that Kenya is a party to
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010
Other Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
- People Management/ Supervisory Skills
- Good communication skills
- Conflict/Problem solving skills
- Knowledge in computer applications
How to Apply
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position / grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 30th July, 2015
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position / grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 30th July, 2015
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with disability and female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.