REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/01/SE/2025
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
- Collating and analyzing environmental research findings;
- Implementing of environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable roads development;
- Implementing relevant environmental laws and regulations;
- Coordinating environmental impact studies of new projects;
- Monitoring, assessing, evaluating the impact of development activities on the environment and advising on corrective measures where appropriate;
- Collating, and analyzing environmental research findings;
- Tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems;
- Providing support to project development initiatives in the board and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed;
- Supervising environmental studies consultants' assignments;
- Overseeing and supervising consultants' assignments; and
- Undertaking all activities involved in environmental protection as assigned.
- Conducting environmental impact assessment and audits for all projects;
- Liaising with relevant bodies such as county governments, Kenya forest service, NEMA, Kenya water towers and other environmental agencies during implementation of programs;
- Formulating environmental conservation and management programs and projects for implementation in compliance with National Environment policies;
- Producing reports on a range of issues related to environment activities, documenting processes, procedures and decisions, making recommendations as appropriate;
- Preparing appropriate records related to environment are maintained in accordance with Agency policies and procedures;
- Interpreting the national policies on conservation of the environment and adapt them to the Agency’s mandate;
- Building capacity and resilience to climate change as necessary in the Agency’s area of jurisdiction/ Build capacity on climate change adaptation and resilience; and
- Preparing reports on the progress of implementation of regional and international obligations with respect to conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -
- At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Environmentalist or in a relevant and comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Environmental Studies, Physical or Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or related field from a recognized institution;
- Been Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert;
- Valid Annual Practicing License from NEMA;
- A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Competencies and Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Interested and eligible applicants should submit a hard copy signed application letter indicating the position and attach a copy of their National ID or passport, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating qualifications, working experience, current position, current remuneration and names & addresses of three (3) referees and daytime mobile number.
Applicants MUST submit their applications in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with the Job Ref. No. and Job Name, and addressed to: -
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
TANATHI WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
K.I.D.P BUILDING, KALAWA ROAD,
P.O BOX PRIVATE BAG - 90200,
KITUI
All applications should be received by Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 at 5.00p.m.
NOTE:
- The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting the following before the appointment: -
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
- Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- It is an offence to include incorrect or misleading information in the applications as per the provisions of the Public Officers Ethics Act, 2003.
- Tanathi Water Works Development Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Women, Youth, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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