Environment Officer I&II at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Responsibilities:

• To supervise Environmental Assistants III (E9) under Field Operations sub-department
• Handling correspondences related to field operations
• Coordination of management of sub-department registry
• To oversee daily office maintenance
• To supervise staff of low cadre under the sub-department
• Assessments of field operations requirements of goods and services
• Environmental inspections
• Creating public awareness on environmental issues at the county level through programs e.g. Barazas, ASK shows, stakeholder meetings, WED, WDCD, etc.
• Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management at county level
• Ensuring the county develops the necessary capacity for environmental management
• Liaising with NGOs and coordinating community environmental activities at county level
• Documenting and promoting best environmental practices in the county
• Coordinating environmental education and information in the county
• Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the county
• Coordination of the preparation of County Environmental Action Plans and County State of Environment reports
• Monitoring of the implementation of the County Environmental Action Plans
• Ensuring prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of jurisdiction
• Inventory and mapping of facilities that are sources of pollution within the county

Qualifications:

Bachelors’ degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Natural Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution.