Chief Environment Officer – 12 Positions at Nairobi County

The Nairobi City County is the creation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and successor of the defunct City Council of Nairobi. It operates under the auspices of the Cities and Urban Areas Act, The Devolved Governments Act and a host of other Acts. The Nairobi City County is charged with the responsibility of providing a variety of services to residents within its area of jurisdiction. These include the services that were hitherto provided by the defunct City Council and the ones that have been transferred from the national government. The former include Physical Planning, Public Health, Social Services and Housing, Primary Education Infrastructure, Inspectorate Services, Public Works, Environment Management while the latter include Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, Trade, Industrialization, Corporate Development, Tourism and Wildlife, Public Service Management.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Science Studies or any other related degree from a university recognized in Kenya.


• A master’s degree Environmental Planning and Management/ Environmental Science Studies is an added advantage;


• Must be a registered Lead/Associate Expert with relevant bodies;


• Thorough understanding of Environmental Laws and Regulations;


• Ability to conduct research, organize and present information, write and compile analytical reports for presentation;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Must satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the Kenyan Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, climate change, conservation and renewable energy to ensure compliance with Environmental legislation;


• Preparation of Sub-County Work Plans for all environmental activities and supervision of their implementation;


• Collaborating with community and other stakeholders in environmental conservation activities;


• Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;


• Periodic preparation and submission of Environmental Progress Reports;


• Facilitation and promotion of Citizen Participation in management of environmental affairs;


• Assisting the Sub-County Administrator and liaising with other Government officers in developing strategies for better environmental service delivery;


• Ensuring compliance and enforcement of Environmental Regulations within the Sub County;


• Assisting the Sub-County Administrator and liaising with other county government officers in developing strategies for better environmental service delivery;


• Developing and updating Sub-County Environmental Databases;


• Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation, landscaping and management activities within the Sub-County including liaising with NGOs;


• Conducting environmental education and public awareness on environmental issues at the County/Sub-County level;


• Identifying areas of Environmental concerns and ensuring they are sufficiently addressed and incorporated in Environmental management plans;


• Supervising the Ward Environment officers;


• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director Environment and Natural Resources.

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