Environmental Field Officer at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in decision-making and advice on best practices in environmental and social safeguards management.
• Representing the department in all county forums concerning the environment and social safeguards management.
• Organizing sensitization and awareness creation meetings for environmental and natural resources.
• Carrying out site visits to assess progress, deal with complaints, and raise environmental concerns as deemed necessary.
• Stock taking of natural resources at the county as well as identification of significant, sensitive, and degraded sites for further planning.
• Coordinating and proactively managing environmental activities and projects at the county.
• Liaising with partners and stakeholders on environmental management within the sub-county.
• Taking appropriate enforcement action in cases of non-compliance or breach of license/permit conditions within the county.
• Assisting in screening for and reviewing ESIA, EIA, and EA reports within the county.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID).
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science Studies, Natural Resources Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of computer studies. Knowledge of GIS will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of and in good standing with EIK or any other relevant professional body.
• Have at least Three (3) years of experience in the field of environmental management/education.
• Be a registered Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert with the National Environmental Management Authority and accredited by a reputable and recognized agency and be in good standing.
• Hold a valid Practicing license issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).