Senior Assistant Director Climate Change at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Planning and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects and programmes across various sectors; 
• Providing capacity building to various institutions and stakeholders on National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV); 
• Coordinating climate change technology development and transfer related to adaptation and mitigation; 
• Undertaking research required for adaptation and mitigation across the different sectors;
• Undertake capacity building and creating awareness to various institutions and stakeholders on climate change (adaptation and mitigation) and reporting on the outcomes of international conferences; 
• Spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) for domestic and international support; 
• Monitor implementation and provide updates to the national adaptation benefits and performance measurements;
• Participate in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and other international and national reporting requirements related to adaptation. 
• Liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant Authorities including the Ministry of Finance on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes; 
• Monitoring and evaluating mitigation programmes and actions; 
• Work with the Ministry responsible for planning and other stakeholders to mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation into County development planning processes; 

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field; 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field; 
• Knowledge of international government policies and regulations relating to climate change; 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution as an added advantage.
• Understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change adaptation. Experience in Climate Change Adaptation will be an added advantage.
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution