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.
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Ensuring timelines in the data collection, analysis and
dissemination of results to stakeholders
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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.
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Be actively involved in research and publications in the field
of environment or natural resources
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Demonstrated supervision or coordination of research activities
at national or international level
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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:
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Have a Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized
institution
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Masters degree in law from a recognized Institution.
Masters in Environmental Law will be an added advantage.
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Be an Advocate of the high court of Kenya with a current
practicing certificate.
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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
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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;
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Taking charge of the GIS unit located at the NEMA’S head office.
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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;
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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.
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Qualifications in Geographical Information System (GIS)
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Knowledge of GIS software applications and programming skills
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Demonstrated technical competence and skills in the area of GIS
spatial data generation, documentation and management
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Demonstrated ability as reflected in work performance and
deliverable outputs
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At least ten (10) years hands-on experience in the of
Geo-information System and three (3) years’ experience at managerial level
Required skills
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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:-
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Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointments,
human resource management, records and complement control,
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Drafting of HR letters,
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Leave Administration,
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Verifying medical records,
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Processing of final dues,
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Opening and closing of personnel files,
·
Processing cases for the Human Resource Advisory Committee of
the Authority and implementation of decisions thereof,
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Keeping/maintaining records of all Authority equipment;
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Overseeing daily and weekly cleaning of offices;
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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;
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Three years relevant working experience
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High proficiency in computer applications
Required skills
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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:-
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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
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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.