Senior Principal Environmental Research Officer Job in Kenya

SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH OFFICER – GRADE E4 (1 POST)

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.

Terms of service

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.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates are required to visit the NEMA website        (www.nema.go.ke)>> Careers / Vacancies, for the full job descriptions and specifications.

Candidates should:

  1. Download and complete the Bio-data Job Application Form which is available online from our website (nema.go.ke) >>Quick Links>>Downloads.
  2. Submit an application letter attaching the following:
  3. Completed Bio-data Job Application Form. DOWNLOAD
  4. CV with full details of education and professional qualifications indicating names and contacts of three referees.
  5. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts, professional certifications and testimonials.

How to submit

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

P.O. 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

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.