The National Environment Management
Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and
Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of
Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the
environment.
Deputy Director, Environmental Research Coordination
Grade E3
(1 Post)
An officer at this level will be
responsible to the Director, Environmental Planning and Research Coordination
for supervision and coordination of environmental research activities in the
Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to:
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to:
- Designing appropriate systems for the review,
formulation and implementation of policies, programmes and projects.
- Ensuring timelines in the data collection,
analysis and dissemination of results to stakeholders
- Supervising and steering the technical and
support staff to formulate environmental research that will help achieve
NEMA’s mandate.
- Coordinating the development of achievable,
deliverable research programmes to ensure that research assignments are
carried out in time and deadlines accomplished.
- Coordinating the preparation and dissemination
of annual State of Environment report.
Requirements for appointment:
- A Bachelors and Masters degree in any of the
following fields; Environmental Science, Environmental Studies,
Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Management or any other related
field from a recognized institution.
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience in
Environmental research and Management field, five (5) of which must be at
senior level.
- Be actively involved in research and
publications in the field of environment or natural resources
- Demonstrated supervision or coordination of
research activities at national or international level
- A Phd in relevant areas listed above from a
recognized institution as well as affiliation or registration with
relevant research and professional bodies will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Well developed ICT skills with proficiency in
Statistical Research Packages
- Management Skills
- Excellent Planning and coordination skills
Deputy Director Legal Services
Grade E3
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services for management of legal affairs of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services for management of legal affairs of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Assisting the Director Legal Services in providing
legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental
concerns into policy and legislation at all levels.
- Assisting the Director Legal Services in
facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective
implementation of the environmental law.
- Implementing law and advising on legal
matters.
- Participating in review of environmental laws
in collaboration with other government institutions and stakeholders.
- Offering technical support to field officers
in the enforcement of the environmental law
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- Have a Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a
recognized institution
- Masters degree in law from a recognized
Institution. Masters in Environmental Law will be an added
advantage.
- Be an Advocate of the high court of Kenya with
a current practicing certificate.
- Have seven (7) years relevant working
experience in legal practice three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
- High proficiency in computer applications
- Demonstrated professional competence in Legal
matters.
Required skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Knowledge of computer applications
- Management Skills
- Excellent Planning and coordination skills
Chief GIS Officer
Grade 4
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to Director Environmental Planning and Research Coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include but not limited to;
An officer at this level will be responsible to Director Environmental Planning and Research Coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include but not limited to;
- Taking charge of the GIS unit located at the
NEMA’S head office.
- Consult and advise the various NEMA
departments as to how GIS Technology can enhance NEMA’s service delivery
- Develop and implement appropriate procedures,
standards and work programs for the GIS unit.
- Administer GIS unit – support budgets and
billing for GIS services; develop forward budgets and help secure funding
for the unit, direct the design and analysis of GIS applications,
- Direct, train and supervise the work of
technical staff seconded to the GIS unit.
- Develop a network of contacts and collaborative
partnerships with institutions which have the potential to support Kenya
Environmental Information Network (KEIN) in which NEMA is the focal point
and broker agreement with lead agencies with regard to sharing of data in
agreed common formats.
- Initiate the collection of key data sets that
will help enhance the mapped content of State of Environment (SOE) reports
and Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) at National and County levels.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the Units
hardware and software, including the administration of licensing
agreements, memoranda of understanding, Marketing agreements, and use
agreements
- Control the quality of GIS data, including;
geographic and content accuracy, completeness, and registration of data
held (e.g. various maps layers)
- Control access to NEMA’S GIS data and
develop appropriate information management system for data
standardization, exchange and sharing at Regional, National and County
levels
- Provide timely written and oral progress
reports and updates to the Director Environmental Planning and Research
Coordination.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade a
candidate must have;
- A master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either of
the following discipline;- Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental
Planning, Environmental Studies, Cartography, Geo-spatial and informatics
or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution.
- Qualifications in Geographical Information
System (GIS)
- Knowledge of GIS software applications and
programming skills
- Demonstrated technical competence and skills
in the area of GIS spatial data generation, documentation and management
- Demonstrated ability as reflected in work
performance and deliverable outputs
- At least ten (10) years hands-on experience in
the of Geo-information System and three (3) years’ experience at
managerial level
Required skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Excellent Planning and coordination skills
Human Resources Officer II
Grade E8
(1 Post)
This is the entry and training grade in this cadre.
This is the entry and training grade in this cadre.
An Officer at this level will be
responsible to Principal Human Resources and Administration Officer for a range
of personnel and administrative duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will
include:-
- Verifying information relating to recruitment,
appointments, human resource management, records and complement control,
- Drafting of HR letters,
- Leave Administration,
- Verifying medical records,
- Processing of final dues,
- Opening and closing of personnel files,
- Processing cases for the Human Resource
Advisory Committee of the Authority and implementation of decisions
thereof,
- Keeping/maintaining records of all Authority
equipment;
- Overseeing daily and weekly cleaning of
offices;
- Supervising collection and disposal of waste.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position a candidate must have;
For appointment to this position a candidate must have;
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following
disciplines, Human Resource, Public/Business Administration or their
recognized equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Three years relevant working experience
- High proficiency in computer applications
Required skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of computer applications
Wetlands Officer I
Grade E7
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will familiarize him/herself with inland water issues in the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will familiarize him/herself with inland water issues in the country.
Specific duties will entail assisting
in monitoring the state of wetlands on a regular basis and participating in
conservation programmes.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Aquatic Ecology,
Aquatics Science, Environmental Science, (fresh water bias) or any other
relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Five (5) years working experience in aquatic
resource management and monitoring or a related field.
Required skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of computer applications
Terms of Service: All the above positions are on permanent and
pensionable terms of service except Chief GIS officer which will be on a three
years renewable contract.
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 2nd October, 2015.
The Director General
National Environment Management
Authority (NEMA)
Popo road, off Mombasa Road
P. O. Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.
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 2nd October, 2015.
The Director General
National Environment Management
Authority (NEMA)
Popo road, off Mombasa Road
P. O. Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disabilities and Female
applicants are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.