Environment Officer (3 Positions) at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Environmental inspections and environmental incident management;
• Receiving, dispatching and reviewing Environmental Impact
• Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA) Reports;
• Notification of EIA reports due for reviewing and processing of licenses;
• Receiving and dispatching applications for various Licensing regimes;
• Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
• Assisting County Governments in developing the necessary capacity for environmental management;
• Coordinating community environmental activities;
• Monitoring the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis, rapid assessment and inventory of terrestrial ecosystems, creation and updating of environmental data bases;
• Collecting and collating information for development of integrated management plans;
• Compiling progress reports;
• Implementing relevant Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
• Liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
• Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification,
• Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade; a candidate must have; -

• 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;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.