Chief Environmentalist at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

REF: KURA/P&E/SE/17/3 JG 6 

Reporting to the Chief Environmentalist, the Senior Environmentalist shall provide advisory and technical support to ensure that the operations, programs, projects and activities of the Authority adhere with the relevant legal and regulatory framework on environmental management.

Responsibilities for the Chief Environmentalist Job

• Implementation of law and policies of the Authority relating to the environment matters;
• Ensuring adherence to environment laws by all parties involved in road construction;
• Support in monitoring emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes and/or initiatives and facilitating incorporation and implementation of relevant strategies within the Authority’s activities;
• Assisting in solving environmental issues affecting the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups;
• Assisting in ensuring overall environmental compliance of all of the Authority’s activities;
• Undertaking environmental and social impact studies independently as part of the road design and preparation of appropriate environmental assessment Reports;
• Undertaking assessment, monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects;
• Preparing periodic reports for the section; and
• Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for Chief Environmentalist Job

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, a relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
• Have been registered, licensed and practiced as an EIA/EA Lead Expert for at least six (6) years;
• Have experience in undertaking Environmental Impact Assessment, EnvironmentalmAudits, Environmental
• Monitoring of Road Infrastructure projects for at least three (3) years
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Have excellent ICT knowledge and skills.