National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;

1.Director Legal Services
Grade E2
1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and will be the Chief legal Advisor to the Authority.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;

Secretary to the Board of managementProviding legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on environment;Drafting the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999;Advising on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment to which Kenya is a party and assisting in their implementation;Advising and assisting in negotiations; drafting and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and Treaties to which Kenya is a party;Liaising with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International Environmental concerns;Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environmentEstablishing criteria and procedures for the assessment of environmental quality standards;Monitoring of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking responsibility for all litigation matters in respect of the Authority.Supervision, Development and appraisal of Legal Department’s staff.Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelors degree in Law and a Masters degree in Environmental Law from a recognized InstitutionBe an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificateRegistered Certified Public SecretaryHave at least seven (7) years’ working experience in law, 3 of which must be at a senior level.At least three(3) years experience as a Board Secretary2. Deputy Director Legal Services
Grade E3
1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;

Assisting the Director Legal Services in providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;Assisting the Director Legal services in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Law;Interpreting law and advising on legal matters.Participating in review of environmental laws in collaboration with other Government Institutions and stakeholders;Offering technical support to field Offices in the enforcement of the environmental law;Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelors degree in Law.A relevant Masters degree from a recognized Institution, Masters in Environmental Law will be an added advantage.Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate.Have at least five (5) years working experience in law two (2) of which must be at senior level.Being a registered Certified Public Secretary and experience as a Board Secretary will be an added advantage.Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 10th December, 2010.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority,
P.O Box 67839- 00200,
Nairobi

E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

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