Deputy Director Ecosystems Management at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

REF: NEMA/MNG/DDEM/28/2/2023

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

Duties and responsibilities

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

• Formulating and implementing Marine and Wetland policies, plans and strategies;
• Ensuring conservation and promotion of sustainable utilization of coastal, marine and freshwater resources (CMF);
• Overseeing implementation of relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs);
• Coordinating development and implementation of a National Wetlands Policy;
• Ensuring harmonization of CMF conservation and management activities, including those of lead agencies, the private sector, NGOs and communities;
• 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;
• 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.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• 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.
• 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.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good Communication skills.
• Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.