Opportunities For Young Kenyans

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Hiring

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;

No.PositionGradeNo. RequiredRef: No.
1.CS/Director Legal ServicesE21NEMA/MNG/CS.DLS/28/2/2023
2.Deputy Director, Environmental Education & AwarenessE31NEMA/MNG/DDEEA/28/2/2023
3.Deputy Director Ecosystems ManagementE31NEMA/MNG/DDEM/28/2/2023
4.Deputy Director Internal AuditE31NEMA/MNG/IA/28/2/2023
5.Senior Principal Internal AuditE41NEMA/MNG/SPIA/28/2/2023
6.Senior Principal Environmental Research OfficerE41NEMA/MNG/SPERO/28/2/2023
7.Senior Principal Environmental Compliance OfficerE41NEMA/MNG/SPECO/28/2/2023
8.Senior Principal AccountantE41NEMA/MNG/SPA/28/2/2023
9.Senior Principal Corporate Communication OfficerE41NEMA/MNG/SPCCO/28/2/2023
10.Senior Principal ICTOE41NEMA/MNG/SPICTO/28/2/2023
11.Principal Environment OfficerE51NEMA/MNG/PEO/28/2/2023
12.Principal Supply Chain Management OfficerE51NEMA/MNG/PSCM/28/2/2023
13.Principal ICTOE51NEMA/MNG/PICTO/28/2/2023
14Senior Office AdministratorE51NEMA/MNG/SOA/28/2/2023

VACANCIES-DETAILS (DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999 is mandated to exercise general supervision and coordination over all matters relating to the environment in Kenya; and to be 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 positions:

  1. CORPORATION SECRETARY/DIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES– GRADE E2 (1 POST)

An officer at this level is responsible to the Director General for the overall legal matters and will be the principal legal advisor to the Authority. The officer is responsible for providing secretarial and related services to the Board as provided for in the Act and the Mwongozo Code of conduct for State Corporations.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
  2. Drafting the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999;
  • Advising on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment to which Kenya is a party and assisting in their implementation;
  1. Advising and assisting in various negotiations;
  2. Drafting and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and Treaties to which Kenya is a party;
  3. Liaising with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International Environmental concerns;
  • Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environment.
  • Establishing criteria and procedures for the assessment of environmental quality standards;
  1. Monitoring of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking responsibility for all litigation matters in respect to the Authority;
  2. Providing secretarial services to the Board and its Committees;
  3. Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
  • Facilitating Board induction and development and implementation of the capacity building programmes;
  • Preparing and managing Board Work-Plans;
  • Facilitating Annual Board Evaluation;
  1. Facilitating Governance Audits;
  • Developing and implementing the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
  • In liaison with the Director General, preparing and circulating Board and Committee notices and papers;
  • Taking minutes in all Board and Committee Meetings;
  • Preparing Reports from Board and Committee field trips;
  1. Keeping custody and accountability of the Corporation’s seal, securities, agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments;
  • Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest;
  • Arranging the business of the Board’s meetings, keeping records of the proceedings of Board and performing other duties as the Board may direct;
  • Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
  • Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct in the Authority;
  • Responsible for implementation of the directorate’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
  • Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal system and performance contract for the Directorate;
  • Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
  • Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  2. Master’s degree in Law (LLM), environmental law, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
  1. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  2. Current practicing certificate.
  3. Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS K).
  • A minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  1. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS) or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.
  3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

  1. Analytical skills.
  2. Communication skills.
  • Strategic and innovative thinking.
  1. Interpersonal skills.
  2. Ability to mobilize resources.
  3. Negotiation skills.
  4. DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS – GRADE E3 (1 POST)

An officer at this level is responsible to the Director Environmental Services for the overall planning and coordinating environmental education, awareness and training activities in the Authority.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:-

  1. Developing National Environmental Education and Information Action Plan and coordinating the management of environmental information with lead agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations and the private sector;
  2. Coordinating Environmental Education and Information;
  • Participating in updating of the NEMA website;
  1. Exchanging environmental information with national and international non-government agencies;
  2. Coordinating development of information, education and communication (IEC) material;
  3. Disseminating environmental information through manuals, codes and articles.
  • Planning environmental training for NEMA staff and other stakeholders;
  • Providing support to the library for environmental information management;
  1. Liaising with higher training institutions in developing regular and in service training;
  2. Initiating linkages among institutions in environmental education;
  3. Coordinating the implementation of the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
  • Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal systems and performance contracts;
  • Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
  • Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Science; Education, Natural Resource Management; Sociology, community development, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Law; Environmental Policy; Education; Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Sociology, community development, development studies or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  1. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.
  3. Good Communication skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR ECOSYSTEMS MANAGEMENT – GRADE E3 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Environmental Services for overall direction, control, planning and coordination of ecosystems management activities.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:-

  1. Formulating and implementing Marine and Wetland policies, plans and strategies;
  2. Ensuring conservation and promotion of sustainable utilization of coastal, marine and freshwater resources (CMF);
  • Overseeing implementation of relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs);
  1. Coordinating development and implementation of a National Wetlands Policy;
  2. Ensuring harmonization of CMF conservation and management activities, including those of lead agencies, the private sector, NGOs and communities;
  3. Coordinating development and implementation of management plans for the sustainable utilization and conservation of the coastal zone and inland aquatic ecosystems;
  • Collaborating with the relevant lead agencies and other stakeholders to ensure monitoring and taking inventory of aquatic ecosystems to assist in their proper management, and taking appropriate measures to prevent or minimize pollution;
  • Leading NEMA’s participation in shared aquatic ecosystem processes;
  1. Coordinating the implementation of the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
  2. Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal systems and performance contracts;
  3. Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
  • Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Aquatic Sciences (fresh water), Wetlands Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Aquatic Sciences (fresh water), Limnology, Wetlands Management, Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management in aquatic ecosystems, Coastal Zone Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  1. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.
  3. Good Communication skills.
  • Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT– GRADE E3 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Internal Audit.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Developing, implementing and reviewing audit management systems of the Authority;
  2. Preparing annual work plans for the function and ensuring that audits are well planned and executed;
  • Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
  1. Overseeing risk assessment and developing management guidelines;
  2. Overseeing the preparation and submission of audit reports;
  3. Ensuring that accounting, administration and other operations comply with NEMA management policies;
  • Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on
    their effectiveness and adequacy;
  • Planning and conducting audit engagements and investigations;
  1. Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit;
  2. Carrying out audit assignments;
  3. Ensuring accountability and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
  • Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.
  1. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification
    from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification
    from a recognized institution.
  • Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its
    equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  1. A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at
    least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service
    or Private Sector.
  2. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
    institution.
  3. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or
    Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of
    Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Good Communication skills.
  1. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  2. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
  1. SENIOR PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – GRADE E4 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Internal Audit.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to: 

  1. Assisting in preparing annual work plans to ensure that audits are well planned and executed;
  2. Leading risk assessment and developing management guidelines;
  • Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement for assigned areas;
  1. Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
  2. Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented;
  3. Leading specific audit teams;
  • Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit;
  • Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures;
  1. Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;
  2. Preparing periodic audit reports;
  3. Ensuring accountability and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
  • Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.
  1. b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  1. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  2. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  3. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Good Communication skills.
  1. Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  2. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  1. 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.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Designing research programs, fundraising for research, disseminating environmental research findings to various stakeholders;
  2. Nurturing partnerships for research with stakeholders on relevant environmental research areas;
  • Developing research strategies;
  1. Coordinating preparation of the State of Environment Reports (SOEs);
  2. Ensuring implementation of environment research findings;
  3. Overseeing implementation of rehabilitation programmes of degraded sites;
  • Supporting development of National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP);
  • Researching on emerging global environmental issues;
  1. Coordinating data collection for supporting proposals for grants and donor funded projects;
  2. Assessing compliance with EMCA 1999 regulations all over the country;
  3. 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;
  1. Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.
  2. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. Proficiency in Computer Applications.
  3. Good Communications skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
  1. SENIOR PRINCIPAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER – GRADE E4 (1 POST)
  2. Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and Responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Ensuring compliance with EMCA 1999 and its regulations to safeguard the environment;
  2. Developing and coordinating licensing programmes country wide;
  • Coordinating preparation of progress reports for the division;
  1. Monitoring licensing activities;
  2. Reviewing of the draft license conditions;
  3. Drafting regulations in consultation with legal and other departments;
  • Coordinating licensing under different licensing regimes;
  • Developing sector specific guidelines;
  1. Developing sector specific license conditions;
  2. Developing annual work plans, budget, and performance targets for the division;
  3. Coordinating development of work plans and schedules for compliance division;
  • Supervising, coaching and appraising staff in the Compliance division.

  1. b) Requirements for appointment


For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural Science, Community Development, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  1. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  2. Proficiency in Computer Applications.
  3. Good communications skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
  1. SENIOR PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT – GRADE E4 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director Finance.

  1. Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Ensuring compliance with tax and other statutory obligations;
  2. Monitoring expenditures and forecasting of the same;
  • Ensuring timely closing of accounts;
  1. Coordinating preparation of financial statements and management accounts;
  2. Reviewing & approving payment vouchers & journal entries and signing of cheques;
  3. Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure success of cost reduction initiatives;
  • Offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of
    improving it;
  1. Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial officers;
  2. Liaising with other functions to put the finances and accounts in context;
  3. Organizing and managing the Accounts section;
  • 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;
  1. Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions;
  • Designing and reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial
    management and accounting systems;
  • Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the Accounts section.
  1. b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  1. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  2. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  3. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Good Communication skills.
  1. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  2. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  1. SENIOR PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – GRADE E4 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director Corporate Communications.

  1. Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Implementing communication strategies that will broaden reach and deepen
    impact of the Authority’s work;
  2. Advising the Authority on appropriate communication policies, Strategies and Programmes;
  • Providing interface between the Authority and other stakeholders;
  1. Monitoring public perception about NEMA and advising Management accordingly;
  2. Overseeing branding and corporate promotional activities including content management;
  3. Managing media relations and maximizing media opportunities for positive, exposure of NEMA;
  • Researching, creating and distributing press releases to targeted media;
  • Managing the public relations aspect of a potential crisis situation;
  1. Spearheading web administration and social media communication and management;
  2. Overseeing organizational response to inquiries about NEMA and maintaining internal and external feedback systems;
  3. Overseeing general protocol in the Authority;
  • Lobbying organizations to integrate environmental conservation in their corporate social responsibility activities;
  • Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. Person Specifications


For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Relations,
    Corporate Communications, Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Relations, Corporate Communication,
    Mass Communication and journalism or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Membership of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other relevant professional body.
  1. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at
    least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  2. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
    recognized institution.
  3. Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  1. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
  2. SENIOR PRINCIPAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER – GRADE E4 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director ICT.

  1. a) Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but limited to:

  1. Implementing, the Authority’s ICT policies, plans and strategies;
  2. Re-assessing and re-defining Authority’s wide standards in hardware, software and ICT services;
  • Undertaking feasibility studies;
  1. Preparing progress report of the systems development;
  2. Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
  3. Planning, monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information Communication Technology;
  • Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
  • Evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation; and
  1. Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

 i          Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information

Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any

other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication

Technology from a recognized Institution;

ii          Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information

Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any

other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;

iii        Certificate in any of the following field: – MCSE/MCITP (Microsoft Certified

Systems Engineer/ Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or CCNA/ N+

(Cisco Certified Network Associate/Network+);

iv         A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at

least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private

Sector;

v          Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized

institution;

vi         Good Communication skills;

vii       Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and

viii      Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

  1. PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER – GRADE E5 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Principal Environment Officer.

  1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Coordination of County Environment Committee;
  2. Secretary to County Environment Committee;
  • Conducting environmental inspections;
  1. Creating public awareness on Environmental issues through environmental education and mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
  2. In charge of Environmental planning at County level;
  3. In charge of identification, rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded sites at the county level;
  • Monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes and setting up of Regional Centers of Excellences (RCEs);
  • Coordinating  lead agencies involved in conservation and management of environment within the area of  jurisdiction;
  1. In charge of NEMA assets in the County;
  2. Inventory and mapping of pollution sources within the County;
  3. Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;
  • Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the County;
  • Coordinating preparation of County State of Environment;
  • Coordinating preparation and implementation of County Environmental Action Plans;
  1. Assisting in prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of

Jurisdiction;

  • Creating and updating environmental data base;
  • collecting and collating information for development of integrated management plans;
  • compiling progress reports;
  • implementing relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
  1. liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
  • Supervising, guiding, developing and training staff working under him/her
  • Coordinate monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
  • Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and
  • Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and

Environmental degradation.

  1. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

(i)       Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

(ii)       Master’s degree in any of the following field: Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development, Disaster Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

(iii)     Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized

Institution.

(iv)      A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at

least three (3) Years’ experience in a supervisory role in public service

or private sector;

(v)       Proficiency in Computer Applications

(vi)      Good Communication skills

(vii)    Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and

results; and

(viii)   Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

  1. PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER – GRADE E5 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Manager Supply Chain Management.

  1. a) Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but limited to:

  1. Coordinating the collection, collation and analysis of data from the
    Authority and making appropriate recommendations thereof;
  2. Analyzing Supply Chain Management emanating from the Authority and initiating appropriate action;
  • Ensuring procurement and disposal functions are in compliance with statutory provisions.
  1. Preparing and submitting procurement reports on a regular basis;
  2. Undertaking market survey;
  3. Monitoring of the implementation of existing Supply Chain Management policies, guidelines and procedures;
  • Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, the regulations 2020, procedures and other statutes that impact on Supply Chain Management;
  • Planning and coordinating Supply Chain Management activities in areas such as procurement, warehousing, distribution, disposal of stores and assets, procurement plans and inventory control;
  1. Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff working under him or her.
  2. b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business
    Administration, (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualifications
    from a recognized institution.
  2. Master’s degree in a Procurement related field such as Commerce,
    Business Administration and/or Procurement from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at
    least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service
    or Private Sector.
  1. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
    institution.
  2. Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or
    any other relevant professional body and KISM supply practitioner’s license.
  3. Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  1. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  2. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER – GRADE E5 (1 POST)

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director ICT.

  1. Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Systems development, implementation and allocation;
  2. Co-ordinating systems development, implementation and maintenance;
  • Carrying out feasibility studies;
  1. Preparing progress report of the systems development;
  2. Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
  3. Training and preparing staff performance reports;
  • Planning, monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information Communication Technology department;
  • Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
  1. Evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation; and
  2. Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff working under him or her.
  1. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology

(IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information

Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any

other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;

iii.       Certificate in any of the following field: -MCSE/MCITP (Microsoft Certified

Systems Engineer/ Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or CCNA/ N+ (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Network+); and

  1. Certificate on Web Development and Database administration/Management.
  2. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  3. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized

institution;

vii.      Good Communication skills;

viii.     Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

  1. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
  1. SENIOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (1 POST) – GRADE E5

An Officer at this level may be deployed to work in either Director General’s Office or a Director’s office.

  1. Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

  1. Using e-office to research and word and data processing;
  2. Operating office equipment;
  • Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
  1. Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of information and data;
  2. Attending to visitors and clients;
  3. Taking oral dictation;
  • Handling telephone calls and appointments;
  • Handling customer inquiries and complains;
  1. Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
  2. Coordinating travel arrangements;
  3. Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
  • Supervision of office cleanliness;
  • Preparing responses to routine correspondences;
  • Maintaining office protocol and etiquette;
  1. Guiding and supervising junior officers working under him/her.
  2. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: 

  1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
  2. Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council.

OR

Business Education single and group certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examination Council; –

  • Shorthand III (Minimum 120 w.p.m)
  • Typewriting III (50w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III
  • Office Management III/Office Administration & Management III
  • Business English III/ Communications II
  • Commerce II
  • Office Practice II
  • Secretarial Duties II

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a diploma in secretarial studies from a recognized institution.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business and Office Management or any other relevant degree from a recognised institution.

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Business Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
  1. Ten (10) years relevant working experience in public service or private sector.
  2. Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other government training institution.
  3. Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  1. Demonstrated professional competence in management of a high level office and administrative services.
  2. Fulfilled the requirement of chapter six 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.
  1. Submit an application letter attaching the following:
  2. Completed Bio-data Job Application Form. DOWNLOAD
  3. CV with full details of education and professional qualifications indicating names and contacts of three referees.
  4. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts, professional certifications and testimonials.

How to submit

  1. Email Applications

Email applications to be sent to [email protected] 

  1. 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

  1. 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.

The below careers should be applied through; 

1. PORTAL– https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/  

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions; 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES FOR BELOW ADVERTS AVAILABLE AT THE CAREER PORTAL

No.PositionGradeNo. Required 
1.ICT officerE71
2.Office Administrative AssistantE92
3.Supply Chain Management AssistantE92

Terms of service

The above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms of service.   

How to apply

  1. For more information on the jobs and application procedure, please visit our on-line recruitment portal https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/ and submit your application, Copies of academic certificates/transcripts, testimonials and a detailed curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact. Attachments should not exceed 10MB.

The recruitment portal is also accessible via the NEMA Website  

 (www.nema.go.ke)>> Careers / Vacancies.

  1. Hand delivered or posted applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked REF: NEMA/HR/MNG/001/2023 to;

The Director General

National Environment Management Authority

1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters

Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road

  1. O. Box 67839 – 00200

NAIROBI

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.

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