Job Opportunities at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Duties for the Clerical Officer Job

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will carry out clerical duties in the area of deployment and will work under close supervision of a senior officer.

Clerical Officer Job Requirements

• For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
• KCSE Mean Grade D+ or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• D+ in English and Mathematics;
• Relevant work experience will be an added advantage;
• A Certificate in either Accounts, HR or Administration or their equivalent qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Terms of Service
• All the above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms of service except Director, Environmental Services which will be on a three years renewable contract.

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Responsibilities for the Telephone Operator Job

• Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Performing telephone operation duties at switchboard;
• Undertaking clerical work at the exchange;
• Routine testing of exchange lines and exchange facilities;
• Receiving and connecting telephone calls to officers.

Telephone Operator Job Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), D+ or its equivalent from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili.
• One (1) month receptionist/telephone operators course from a recognised institution.
• Working experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications

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An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Administrative Officer in the area of deployment and may be deployed to work for more than one officer.

Duties for the Administrative Secretary Job

• Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:
• Typewriting from drafts and memorandums;
• Checking typewritten work for corrections and paper layout;
• Processing data;
• Operating office equipment;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
• Attending to visitors/clients; and
• Undertaking routine secretarial work and office duties including filing, reception and dispatch of mail.

Administrative Secretary Job Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (minus) with at least C (Plain) in English Language or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Passed in the following subjects offered by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC):
• Type Writing Stage II (40 wpm)/Computerised Document Processing.
• Business English II/Communications I.
• Office Practice I.
• Secretarial Duties II.
• Commerce II and
• A Certificate of Computer Applications in Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access and Internet from a recognised institution.

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Environment Assistant Job Duties

• Duties at this level will include but not limited to:
• Receiving and dispatching environmental impact assessment reports;
• Communicating to lead agencies for sectoral comments;
• Organizing various sessions for EIA review panel;
• Communicating and responding to enquiries on report status to clients.

Requirements for the Environment Assistant Job

• A Diploma in any of the following field; Environmental Resource Management, Chemistry, Environmental Science or any other relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Clear understanding of the EIA process and environmental related matters.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Relevant work experience will be an added advantage.

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Legal Officer for a variety of tasks in the Legal Department.

Duties for the Legal Officer Job

• Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:
• Conducting legal research and drawing up legal opinions on policy matters relating to the Authority.
• Assisting in the development of by-laws/guidelines and ensuring their conformity with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (CAP 347)
• Drafting of legal documents which will include contractual agreements.
• Liaising with other departments’ staff on drafting of legal documents.
• Attending Court proceedings

Legal Officer Job Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Current practicing certificate.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Three (3) years working experience in legal practice.
• Knowledge in computer application

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Environmental Research Officer for effective co-ordination and supervision of research work.

Environmental Research Job Responsibilities

• Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:
• Coordinating collaborative research network(s) in the country with other institutions with the objective of covering thematic and geographic areas of concern in the Authority;
• Formulating the maximum requirements for research programmes in terms of parameters, indicators, data quality, etc;
• Ensuring timeliness in the collection and analysis of results;
• Ensuring timeliness in the dissemination of research findings.

Requirements for the Environmental Research Job

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following field; Environmental Science, Natural Resource, Environmental Studies or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Six (6) years experience in Environmental field.
• Computer proficiency.

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Data analysis skills

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director Environmental Education, Awareness and Public Participation for effective co-ordination and supervision of design work.

Responsibilities for the Graphics Designer Job

• Photographic work, plate making, art work, printing and model making;
• Creating new ideas and concepts and developing interactive designs;
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief with the constraints of cost and time;
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies;
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;
• Commissioning illustrators and photographers;
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
• Advising on color schemes for any design works affecting buildings, interior and exterior designing and landscaping;
• Job scheduling and programming, estimating, costing and requisitioning for design materials required; and
• Supervising, training and appraising staff in the section

Graphics Designer Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphics Design/ Fine Arts from a recognized institution.
• Masters Degree in Graphics Design/ Fine Arts from a recognized institution.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software’s, fine art, graphic design; illustration; photography; visual art.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation.
• Training in management or administration will be an added advantage.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Nine (9) years relevant experience in graphic design

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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Corporate Communications Manager for effective co-ordination and supervision of Communication work.

Corporate Communication Job Responsibilities

• Implementing communications policies and strategies;
• Monitoring public perception about NEMA;
• Preparing daily briefs on media coverage given to NEMA and other environmental issues;
• Drafting of rejoinders and press releases;
• Identifying media programmes, columns and publications suitable for the dissemination of environment news;
• Preparing publicity materials and speech management;
• Managing linkages with other stakeholders and coordination of protocol functions and other events of the Authority;
• Assisting in the development of work plans and budgets;
• Supervising, training and mentoring staff working under him/her

Requirements for the Corporate Communication Job

• A Bachelors degree in either of the following fields; Social Sciences, Public Relations, Corporate Communications or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in either Public Relations, Communication or journalism or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Five (5) years working experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations Field;
• Demonstrated ability in management and handling of communication function required at this level;
• Member of a professional body
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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An Officer at this level will be deployed to either of the following sections, Compliance, Enforcement or Field Operations and will be responsible to a Deputy Director, in charge of that section. 

Duties for the Compliance Officer Job

• Coordinating licensing, inspecting and monitoring the environment;
• Ensuring compliance with EMCA CAP 387 and its regulations to safeguard the environment;
• Overseeing the preparation of inventories of degraded areas and factors causing degradation;
• Co-coordinating activities of other institutions/lead agencies in the enforcement of environmental regulations;
• Developing sector specific guidelines and license conditions to ensure compliance
• Coordinating and supervising environmental inspections and ensuring appropriate enforcement actions are undertaken
• Monitoring implementation of work plans and performance contract targets for the section and the field
• Providing guidelines for establishment of County Environment Committees in consultation with Legal Services Department
• Supervising, developing and appraising, staff working under him/her

Compliance Officer Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Environmental studies, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental planning, or any other related field from a recognized Institution;
• At least Ten (10) years’ working experience in the environmental field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
• Training in management or administration
• Familiar with Environmental law and regulations v) Familiar with International environmental conventions and protocols that Kenya is a party to
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010