Assistant Director, Climate Change – Carbon Market at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Guiding on carbon markets mechanisms policy implementation by both state and non-state actors;
• Coordinating and moderating national players in carbon market mechanisms;
• Liaising with other relevant institutions on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;
• Implementing relevant joint work programmes and conventions on carbon markets mechanisms;
• Coordinating corresponding adjustments of emissions traded, ITMOs and those accounted for in the NDC;
• Identifying priority sectors for carbon trading commensurate to other global actors; and
• Convening and managing stake holder and committee preparatory and evaluation meetings on carbon market mechanism.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Climate Change Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;  
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Meteorology, Climatology, Law, economics, Statistics, Natural resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 
• Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.