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  • Posted: May 16, 2022
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    The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), is established under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 (EMCA) as the principlal instrument of Goverment for the implementation of all policies relating to environment . EMCA 1999 was enacted against a backdrop of 78 sectoral laws dealing with various components of the enviro...
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    Director Internal Audit

     REF NO: NEMA/MNG/IA/26/4/2022 

    Job Specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail but not limited to:

    1. Coordinating development, implementation and review of audit management systems of the Authority;
    2. Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee;
    3. Leading development and implementation of a risk based audit strategy and annual plans for the Authority;
    4. Planning and overseeing audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations;
    5. Ensuring continuous risk assessment and oversight of Authority’s effort to implement the risk management framework;
    6. Ensuring verification of financial records to ascertain validity, accuracy and adherence to the accounting procedures;
    7. Liaising with the Office of the Auditor General and ensuring follow-up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations;
    8. Driving operational improvements throughout the organization to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which Authority’s resources and assets are utilized;
    9. Directing implementation and compliance of internal controls and identify and
    10. correct any deficiencies;
    11. Preparing, reviewing and submitting audit reports to the Director General and the Audit Committee of the Board;
    12. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
    13. Supervising, appraising and developing internal audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function;
    14. Undertaking selected planned and special audit assignments;
    15. Submitting quarterly and annual performance reports

    Requirements for appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    1. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    2. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    3. Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    4. A minimum period of fifteen (15) years in relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a Senior management position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    5. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    6. Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body in good standing;
    7. Proficiency in computer applications
    8. Good Communication skills
    9. Demonstrated results in work performance and;
    10. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution

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    Deputy Director, Programmes and Partnerships

    REF NO: NEMA/MNG/DDPP/26/4/2022 

    job specifications

    Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    1. Formulating, designing and developing programmes and projects for the
      Authority;
    2. Developing programme related interventions towards environmental
      management;
    3. Coordinating involvement of donors for support in the course of programme/
      project implementation;
    4. Overseeing delivery of programmes and projects within the Authority;
    5. Initiating the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures for coordination of all partners;
    6. Providing liaison and overseeing the development of relations with NEMA’s funding Partners;
    7. Identifying and securing new strategic partners;
    8. Mobilizing resources from external partners.
    9. Training, Developing, supervising & appraising staff in the department

    Requirements for appointment

     For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    1. Master’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, Disaster Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
    2. 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;
    3. A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) Years’ experience in management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    4. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
    5. Proficiency in Computer Applications
    6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    7. Ability to mobilize resources from donors will be an added advantage.
    8. Fulfilled the requirement of chapter six of the Constitution.

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    Deputy Director ICT

    REF NO: NEMA.MNG/ICT/26/4/2022

    Job specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    1. Formulating, implementing, and reviewing the Authority’s policies, plans and ICT strategies;
    2. Reassessing and redefining the Authority’s wide standards in hardware, software and ICT services;
    3. Coordinating systems development;
    4. Undertaking feasibility studies for ICT Projects
    5. Preparing progress report of the systems development;
    6. Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
    7. Planning, monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information Communication Technology;
    8. Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
    9. Evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.
    10. Coordinating the implementation of the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
    11. Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal systems and contracts;
    • Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and
    • Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
    • Training, Developing, supervising & appraising staff in the department

     Requirements for appointment

    For appointment to this grade a candidate must have; -

    1. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;
    2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;
    3. Certificate in any of the following field: - MCSE/MCITP (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/ Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or CCNA/ N+ (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Network+);
    4. A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    5. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    6. Good Communication skills
    7. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    8. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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    Deputy Director Corporate Communications

    REF NO: NEMA.MNG/CC/26/4/2022

    Job specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    1. Developing and implementing communication strategies that will broaden reach and deepen impact of the Authority’s work;
    2. Advising the Authority on appropriate communication policies, Strategies and Programmes;
    3. Providing interface between the Authority and other stakeholders;
    4. Monitoring public perception about NEMA and advising Management accordingly;
    5. Overseeing branding and corporate promotional activities including content management;
    6. Managing media relations and maximizing media opportunities for positive, exposure of NEMA;
    7. Researching, creating and distributing press releases to targeted media;
    8. Managing the public relations aspect of a potential crisis situation;
    9. Spear heading web administration and social media communication and management;
    10. Overseeing organizational response to inquiries about NEMA and maintaining internal and external feedback systems;
    11. Overseeing general protocol at the Authority;
    12. Lobbying organizations to integrate environmental conservation in their corporate social responsibility activities;
    13. Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the department.
    14. Coordinating implementation of the department strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
    15. Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal systems and contracts of the department;
    16. Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

    Requirements for appointment

    For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

    1. Master’s degree in any of the following fields Public Relations, Corporate Communication; Mass Communication and journalism or a related field from a recognized institution;
    2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution;
    3. Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other relevant professional body in good standing;
    4. Experience in handling social media, including blogs, face book, twitter andOthers;
    5. A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    6. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    7. Proficiency in computer applications;
    8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    9. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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    Manager Corporate Strategy and Planning

    REF NO: NEMA.MNG/CSP/26/4/2022

    Job specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    • Coordinating the development, review and implementation of policies andprocedures on corporate planning, monitoring & Evaluation, quality assurance and risk management;
    • Spearheading the development and review of corporate strategic objectives and policies to ensure consistency with the National goals and plans;
    • Coordinating the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan and monitor its implementation;
    • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s performance contract;
    • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s quality and environmental management systems through quality assurance programmes;
    • Coordinating internal and external Audits for the quality and environment management systems;
    • Developing and advising the Authority on risk control measures/technics to reduce the frequency or severity of losses and provide feedback to management;
    • Coordinating internal and external Audits for risk management systems;
    • Coordinating Monitoring and evaluation of implementation of programmes, projects, and activities;
    • Advising Management on progress made and areas of improvement;
    • Coordinating internal and external Audits for quality assurance;
    • Coordinating formulation of standard operating procedures for every directorate;
    • Coordinating risk management activities in the Authority;
    • Reviewing and presenting Board papers emanating from the department;
    • Supervising, guiding and appraising staff in the department;
    • Facilitating identification and evaluation of risks in liaison with other Directorates and Departments;
    • Evaluating execution of the approved Performance Contract through review of quarterly and annual progress reports;
    • Coordinating implementation of the Authority’s quality management systems;
    • Ensuring Monitoring and evaluation of NEMA programmes, projects and activities;
    • Ensuring implementation of NEMA Monitoring & Evaluation policy;
    • Overseeing implementation of risk management framework in the Authority.

    Requirements for appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

    1. Bachelor’s degree any of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
    2. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
    3. At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, four (4) of which must be in a management role;
    4. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    5. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    6. Proficiency in computer applications.
    7. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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    Manager Supply Chain Management

     REF NO: NEMA.MNG/SCM/26/4/2022

    Job specifications

    Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    • Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015, the regulations, procedures and other statutes that impact on Supply Chain Management;
    • Formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, plans, programmes and strategies on procurement;
    • Reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
    • Coordinating procurement activities;
    • Advising on all policy matters pertaining to procurement and supplies;
    • Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation on procurement;
    • Assessing and measuring the performance of suppliers and contractors;
    • Coordinating the preparation and the implementation of procurement manual;
    • Coordinating preparation of procurement plan, and progress reports.
    • Ensuring value for money in procurement of goods, works & services.
    • Introducing modern inventory management techniques and approaches;
    • Disposal of unserviceable stores;
    • Overseeing implementation of e- procurement strategies.
    • Implementing the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
    • Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal system and performance contract in the department;
    • Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

    Requirements for appointment

     For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    1. Master’s degree in a Procurement related field such as Commerce, Business Administration and/or Procurement from a recognized institution;
    2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    3. A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in Public Service or Private Sector;
    4. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    5. Member of Kenya Institute of supplies management or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
    6. Proficiency in computer applications
    7. Good Communication skills
    8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    9. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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    Senior Principal GIS Officer

     REF NO: NEMA.MNG/SPGIS/26/4/2022

    Job specifications

    Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to;

    1. Coordinating GIS activities amongst various NEMA departments to promote and maximize on the use of GIS technology;
    2. Providing progress reports to the department head, oversight committees and supervisors;
    3. Ensuring the dissemination of the GIS data to other departments, other government agencies and the public;
    4. Directing and participating in the analysis and design of new and or revised GIS applications;
    5. Monitoring and supervising implementation of the systems by staff working under him/her;
    6. Developing and implementing short and long term strategic goals and objectives for the GIS division;
    7. Developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, standards, and work program for the GIS division;
    8. Participating in regional Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) development and sharing effort;
    9. Developing and administering GIS budget and billing of GIS services;
    10. Promoting use of GIS by NEMA departments and ensure that the geographic information needs of all NEMA departments are met with maximum utilization of the existing resources;
    11. Administering licensing agreements and frameworks of cooperation;
    12. Coordinating preparation of Work plans, Performance Contract and Progress Reports for the GIS Division;
    13. Coordinating implementation of the division’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
    14. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
    15. Developing, training, supervising and appraising staff in the GIS division.

    Requirements for appointment:

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, photogrammetry and remote sensing, Geo-informatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
    • Master’s degree in Cartography, photogrammetry and remote sensing, Geo-informatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated ability to use GIS technology for mapping to generate geospatial products;
    • Expertise in geospatial technology applications, specifically in the areas of remote sensing, GIS, cartography and other related spatial information related field;
    • Technical knowledge of industry-standard GIS software, Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), and creation of geospatial data products in developing country environments;
    • Experience implementing geospatial meta-data standards, workflows, data-sharing protocols, and GIS best practices;
    • Ability to collect, manage and analyze remotely sensed and aerial data sets from disparate sources and in different formats;
    • Ability to establish geospatially-based management information systems (Geo-MIS);
    • Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience and at least three (3) Years’ experience in management role in Public Service or Private Sector;
    • Proficiency in Computer Applications;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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    Senior Principal Environment Officer

    REF NO: NEMA.MNG/SPEO/26/4/2022

    Job Specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:-

    1. Ensuring compliance with Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999 & its regulations to safeguard the environment;
    2. Coordinating all environmental matters at the County level including formation of County Environment Committee;
    3. Coordinating preparation of field work plans, budgets and procurement plans;
    4. Ensuring quality control for licensing processes and environmental audits at the County level;
    5. Coordinating inspections, incident management and enforcement actions;
    6. Enhancing public awareness, environmental education and coordinating environmental events in the County;
    7. Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
    8. Ensuring County government develop the necessary capacity for environmental management;
    9. Coordinating environmental training assessments in line with NEMA’s core mandate with relevant lead agencies;
    10. Coordinating development of County Environment Action Plan (CEAP);
    11. Ensuring prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of jurisdiction;
    12. Coordinating monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
    13. Coordinate rapid assessment and inventory of terrestrial ecosystems;
    14. Ensuring creation and updating of environmental data bases;
    15. Coordinating implementation of relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
    16. Liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
    17. Coordinating implementation of programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation;
    18. Providing support for managerial and decision making processes at the County level;
    19. Providing regular and timely feedback on implementation of work plan and performance contract targets;
    20. Supervising, Developing, training, guiding and appraising County Staff.

     Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;

    1. 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;
    2. Master’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, Disaster Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
    3. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
    4. A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) Years’ in a management role in Public Service or Private Sector;
    5. Proficiency in Computer Applications;
    6. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and;
    7. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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    Principal Education for Sustainable Development Officer

    REF NO: NEMA.MNG/PESDO/26/4/2022 

    Job specifications

    Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to: -

    1. Ensuring integration of education for sustainable development (ESD) into formal and non-formal education;
    2. Coordinating capacity building and ensuring optimum participation of the Kenyan public in ESD activities;
    3. Promoting Public Awareness on ESD policy through non-formal education, public information and campaigns;
    4. Ensuring development of ESD, information, education and communication (IEC) material;
    5. Disseminating ESD information through manuals, codes and articles;
    6. Preparing exhibitions on ESD and other environmental best practices;
    7. Liaising with other lead agencies to ensure ESD policy is implemented;
    8. Ensuring ESD material is available in the library for users;
    9. Exchanging ESD information with national and international agencies and institutions

    Requirements for appointment:

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

    1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Sciences; Education; Natural Resources Management; Sociology, Community Development, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
    2. Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Law; Environmental Policy; Education; Environmental Sciences; Natural Resources Management; Sociology, Community Development, Development Studies or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
    3. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    4. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    5. Proficiency in computer applications;
    6. Good Communication skills;
    7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution and;
    8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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    Deputy Director Finance

    REF: NEMA/MNG/DDF/26/4/2022

    Job specifications 

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

    • Ensuring compliance with tax and other statutory obligations;
    • Monitoring expenditures and forecasting of expenditure;
    • Ensuring timely closing of accounts;
    • Coordinating the preparation of financial statements and management accounts;
    • Reviewing & approving payment vouchers & journal entries and signing of cheques;
    • Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;
    • Liaising with other departments to ensure success of cost reduction initiatives;
    • Offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving;
    • Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial officers;
    • Liaising with other functions to put the finances and accounts in context;
    • Organizing and managing the Finance department;
    • Coordinating accounting work and advising Management on financial policies and procedures;
    • Interpreting and applying financial and management policies;
    • Budgetary control and implementing of financial returns;
    • Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions;
    • Designing and reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems;
    • Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the department.

     Requirements for appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    2. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    3. Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    4. A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
    5. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    6. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or any other relevant professional body in good standing;
    7. Proficiency in computer applications;
    8. Good Communication skills;
    9. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    10. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

    Method of Application

    Email Applications

    Email applications to be sent to recruitment.dgnema@nema.go.ke  

    Hand delivered or posted applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked to;

    The Director General

    National Environment Management Authority

    1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters

    Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road

    O. Box 67839 – 00200

    NAIROBI

    The reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter.

    NB:

    • Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. 
    • NEMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.   Any form of Canvasing by any candidate will lead to automatic disqualification.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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