Principal Environment Officer at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and responsibilities

•  Coordination of County Environment Committee;
•  Secretary to County Environment Committee;
•  Conducting environmental inspections;
•  Creating public awareness on Environmental issues through environmental education and mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
•  In charge of Environmental planning at County level;
•  In charge of identification, rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded sites at the county level;
•  Monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes and setting up of Regional Centers of Excellences (RCEs);
•  Coordinating lead agencies involved in conservation and management of environment within the area of jurisdiction;
•  Inventory and mapping of pollution sources within the County;
•  Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;
•  Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the County;
•  Coordinating preparation of County State of Environment;
•  Coordinating preparation and implementation of County Environmental Action Plans;
•  Assisting in prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of Jurisdiction;
•  Creating and updating environmental data base; 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;
•  Supervising, guiding, developing and training staff working under him/her
•  Coordinate monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
•  Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and
•  Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and Environmental degradation.

Requirements for appointment

•  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;
•  Master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
•  A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience
•  Proficiency in Computer Applications
•  Registered with the professional body
•  Good Communication skills
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.