Senior Principal Environment Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

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 environment, the deteriorating state of Kenya’s environment, as well as increasing social and economic inequalities, the combined effect of which negatively impacted on the environment. The supreme objective underlying the enactment of EMCA 1999 was to bring harmony in the management of the country’s environment.

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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