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  • Internship Opportunity

    Internship Opportunity

    NEMA with support of GIZ a German Government Project, will be undertaking a one-year project in 2020 on monitoring of Ozone Depleting Substances in Kenya. The Authority seeks to recruit an intern during the project period to support this assignment.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    The Intern will work under the guidance of NEMA officers, in consultation with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) and GIZ.  Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to;

    Following up on the licenses and permits issued by NEMA for 2019 to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) industry
    Assisting NEMA in collating and corroborating physically on the import quantities of refrigerants through meeting with importing companies, NEMA officers at the borders and Customs Officers of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
    Drafting comprehensive report on the verified imported quantities  
    Monitoring and reporting on the import licenses and permits issued by NEMA for 2020 to the industry
    Assisting NEMA and the NOU to gain an accurate and detailed picture of the import of ODS in the country
    Reporting on a regular to the NOU and GIZ
    Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for Appointment
    For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

    Graduated with a university degree in Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or any other related field from a recognised Institution, within the last five (5) years;
    Good interpersonal skills required to interact successfully with various stakeholders ranging from industry to government;
    Good communication skills both written and spoken;
    Proficiency in using Word, Excel and Power point;
    A valid certificate of good conduct from Directorate of criminal investigations (DCI).

    In addition the candidate must be;

    Willing to take up the internship immediately.
    Able to work independently to ensure that the deadlines are adhered to
    Willing to working in an environment involving government officials and government agencies

    Candidates who meet the requirements outlined above should apply through the online portal https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/ and submit their application and copies of their certificates and testimonials by 27th February 2020.  Attachments should not exceed 10MB.
    Duration of Internship
    Nine (9) months
    Stipend
    The successful candidate will be paid a stipend at a rate to be determined by GIZ
    Please Note

    NEMA will not offer employment after completion of the internship.
    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    NEMA is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates living with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Director-General

    Director-General

    REF. NEMA/HR/DG/001/2020 
    The NEMA Board is seeking to recruit a competent and visionary leader of good professional and ethical standing to fill the position of Director-General. 
    Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board of Directors, is responsible for overseeing all the strategic, operational and financial performance of the Authority, including the effective management of the executive leadership team.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The Director-General’s responsibilities will amongst others, be the following: –

    Providing overall day to day leadership and administration of the operations of the Authority;
    Overseeing preparation and implementation of the performance contract for the Authority;
    Ensuring coordinated implementation, effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental management policies, laws and programs;
    Developing and recommending to the Board; strategies, policies, work plans and budgets of the Authority and ensuring their implementation;
    Providing technical advice to the Board and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry on emerging environmental challenges and issues requiring policy intervention;
    Managing and coordinating external relations in terms of policy outreach to Lead Agencies, County Governments, other Governments, International Agencies, Private Sector and NGOs in liaison with the parent Ministry; and
    Ensuring quality service, cost effective management of resources and promoting institutional accountability.

    Person Specification:-
    To be appointed to this position, a candidate must possess the following:

    A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in the fields of Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a relevant social science;
    At least a Master’s degree from a recognized University in the fields of Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a relevant social science;
    At least fifteen (15) years working experience in the relevant field, five (5) of which must be at a senior managerial level; and
    A Management and Leadership training, lasting at least four weeks, from a recognized institution.

    In addition to the above, a candidate is expected to:

    Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
    Be conversant with Government financial and procurement regulations and procedures.
    Be conversant with the national, regional and global trends in environment.
    Demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement environmental programmes as well as develop institutional linkages.
    Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity, professionalism and managerial competence.
    Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate team members to deliver on high performance targets.

    Terms of Service and Remuneration
    NEMA offers a competitive remuneration package in line with Public Service guidelines.  The appointment will be for a contractual period of four (4) years, renewable once for a similar period subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets.

  • Director General

    Director General

    The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Director General to provide sound leadership and overall management of the Resources of the Authority including financial, human resource and physical resources.
    Job Profile
    The Director General will be responsible for:

    Authority’s day to day operations
    Providing leadership to management and staff
    Ensuring coordinated implementation and effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental management policies, laws and programs in the Country.
    Developing and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets of the Authority and ensuring their implementation.
    Making briefs to the Board of Management and the Ministry for Environment and Forestry on emerging environmental challenges and issues requiring policy intervention.
    Ensuring that there is effective communication between the Authority, the Ministry responsible for the Environment, Government as a whole and other key stakeholders.
    Managing external relations in terms of policy outreach to Countries, other Governments and International Agencies, Private Sector and NGOs.
    Liaising with other national and international agencies on policy, legislative and institutional framework matters.

    Personal Profile
    To be appointed to this position a candidate must have:

    A postgraduate degree from a recognized University in the fields of Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a relevant social science.
    Fifteen (15) years working experience in a relevant field, five (5) of which must be at a managerial level.

    In addition to the above, a candidate is expected to:

    Be Conversant with the national, regional and global trends in environment, and demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement environmental programmes as well as develop institutional linkages.
    Demonstrate excellent organizational communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity, professionalism and managerial competence.
    Be an experienced leader of diverse people and processes with ability to lead, develop and direct team members to deliver on high performance targets

    Terms of Service and Remuneration
    NEMA offers a competitive remuneration package in line with Public Service guidelines.  The appointment will be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable once for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets.

  • Chief Environmental Planning Officer Administrative Secretary III Environment Officer I&II Principal Wetlands Officer Position Principal HR and Administration Officer

    Chief Environmental Planning Officer Administrative Secretary III Environment Officer I&II Principal Wetlands Officer Position Principal HR and Administration Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Interpreting and implementing human resource management policies, rules, regulations, procedures and systems.
    Analyzing the utilization of human resources in the Authority and advising on proper deployment.
    Participating in recruitment process.
    Undertaking training needs assessment.
    Payroll management.
    Updating the Human Resource Manual and Career Progression Guidelines.
    Coordinating organization development ad job reviews.
    Analyzing disciplinary cases for relevant disciplinary committees.
    Coordinating skills audit and making proposals on human resource planning and succession management.
    Offering counseling services to staff.
    Coordinating implementation of HIV/AIDS, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming Policies.
    Analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations.
    Supervising general office services.
    Appraising, supervising & developing staff working under him/her.

    Qualifications:

    A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines :- Human Resource Management, Personnel Management,        Public Administration, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution; OR
    A degree in social science and a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relation other relevant field from a recognized institution: AND
    Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
    Member of a relevant professional body.
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in human resource management.
    Nine (9) years’ working experience in the Human Resource Management field.
    Good communication skills.
    Knowledge in Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS)
    Leadership skills.
    Conflict/Problem solving skills.
    Counselling skills

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  • Graphics Officer Principal HR & Administration Environmental Services

    Graphics Officer Principal HR & Administration Environmental Services

    Vacancy Reference: RN0021
    Responsibilities

    Leading a design working team in preparation and printing of reports, newsletters, calenders, cards, etc.
    Designing of stands for local and international exhibitions and trade fairs
    Carrying out landscape drawings.
    Establishing a model making section, including designing and painting of murals and major colour work.
    Directing, supervising and appraising staff under him/her.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design/Fine Arts from recognised institution.
    Relevant post graduate qualification from a recognised institution.
    Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in graphic design.
    Six (6) years working experience in the field of graphics design.
    Good communication skills.
    Knowledge in design computer applications.
    Leadership skills

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  • Principal Wetlands Officer Senior Legal Officer Internal Auditor Personal Secretary Driver III Records Management Assistant III Office Assistant Intern Chief Environmental Planning Officer

    Principal Wetlands Officer Senior Legal Officer Internal Auditor Personal Secretary Driver III Records Management Assistant III Office Assistant Intern Chief Environmental Planning Officer

    Vacancy Reference: RN0011
    Job Responsibilities
    Reference Responsibility

    Implementing wetlands,coastal and marine conservation policies and programmesPreparing technical reports.Initiating and establishing linkages with partners and stakeholders in order to enhance conservation of coastal, marine and freshwater eco-systems.
    Monitoring the state of coastal, marine and freshwater resources on a regular basis.
    Taking inventory of aquatic ecosystems to assist in their proper management, and to identify appropriate measures to prevent or minimize pollution.
    Collecting and collating information for development of management plans.
    Liaising with lead agencies, the private sector, NGOs and communities on CMF conservation and management activities.
    Developing national wetlands inventory; and implementing relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and coastal, marine and freshwater programmes including donor funded projects.
    Developing and supervising implementation of management plans for the sustainable utilization and conservation of coastal, marine and freshwater ecosystems.
    Liaising with the relevant lead agencies and other stakeholders to ensure monitoring and taking inventory of coastal, marine and freshwater ecosystems to assist in their proper management.
    Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution.
    Coordinate lead agencies and stakeholders in implementation of coastal marine section activities as per approved NEMA Work Plan

    Job Requirements
    Reference Qualification

    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Aquatic Ecology (FreshWater),Marine Ecology, Wetland Management, Environmental Science or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
    Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Aquatic Ecology (FreshWater),Marine Ecology, Limnology, Wetlands Management, Conservation Biology or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
    Nine (9) years relevant work experience in environmental field.
    Computer Skills
    Demonstrated proffessional ability,initiative and competence in organising and directing work.
    Excellent Communication and Report Writing Skills
    Leadership skills

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  • Chief HR & Administration Officer Principal Environmental Research Officer Senior Systems Analyst Senior Civil Engineer ICT Officer Accountant Procurement Assistant Motorcycle Rider

    Chief HR & Administration Officer Principal Environmental Research Officer Senior Systems Analyst Senior Civil Engineer ICT Officer Accountant Procurement Assistant Motorcycle Rider

    Vacancy Reference: RN0001
    Job Responsibilities

    Participating in formulation and review of human resource management policies, regulations and guidelines;
    Coordinating human resource services in areas such as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pension, establishment and compliment control;
    Implementing human resource management policies, strategies and programmes;
    Administering staff remuneration, Benefits and welfare programs aimed at raising staff morale, increasing productivity and enhancing organizational effectiveness;
    Implementing an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employees’ activities, medical expenses, pension and welfare programs;
    Ensuring resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases in a timely manner;
    Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management and development regulations, labour laws and other statues;
    Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development and succession management;
    Managing recruitment and selection process in the Authority to ensure timely filling of vacant positions within the approved establishment;
    Coordinating design and formulation of staff development and training programmes that ensure the Authority remain skilled and competent;
    Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of performance management systems including performance appraisal systems;
    Participating in human resource planning;
    Ensuring proper accommodation of staff within the Authority;
    Coordinate preparation of human resource and administration annual budget, procurement plan, performance contract and work plan;
    Appraising, Supervising & developing staff working under him/her.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- HRM/Development/Industrial Relations,Personnel Management,Public Administration,Business Administration, Social Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations or the equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Current membership certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or another relevant professional body;
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    At least Ten (10) years’ working experience in Human Resource Management field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level;Counselling and Problem Solving skills.
    Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability;
    Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills
    Good exposure to understanding of computerized HR Information Systems

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  • Chief HR & Administration Officer Principal Environmental Research Officer Senior Systems Analyst Senior Civil Engineer ICT Officer Accountant Procurement Assistant Motorcycle Rider

    Chief HR & Administration Officer Principal Environmental Research Officer Senior Systems Analyst Senior Civil Engineer ICT Officer Accountant Procurement Assistant Motorcycle Rider

    Vacancy Reference: RN0001
    Job Responsibilities

    Participating in formulation and review of human resource management policies, regulations and guidelines;
    Coordinating human resource services in areas such as appointment, promotion, payroll management, discipline, pension, establishment and compliment control;
    Implementing human resource management policies, strategies and programmes;
    Administering staff remuneration, Benefits and welfare programs aimed at raising staff morale, increasing productivity and enhancing organizational effectiveness;
    Implementing an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employees’ activities, medical expenses, pension and welfare programs;
    Ensuring resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases in a timely manner;
    Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management and development regulations, labour laws and other statues;
    Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development and succession management;
    Managing recruitment and selection process in the Authority to ensure timely filling of vacant positions within the approved establishment;
    Coordinating design and formulation of staff development and training programmes that ensure the Authority remain skilled and competent;
    Preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of performance management systems including performance appraisal systems;
    Participating in human resource planning;
    Ensuring proper accommodation of staff within the Authority;
    Coordinate preparation of human resource and administration annual budget, procurement plan, performance contract and work plan;
    Appraising, Supervising & developing staff working under him/her.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- HRM/Development/Industrial Relations,Personnel Management,Public Administration,Business Administration, Social Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations or the equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Current membership certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or another relevant professional body;
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    At least Ten (10) years’ working experience in Human Resource Management field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level;Counselling and Problem Solving skills.
    Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability;
    Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills
    Good exposure to understanding of computerized HR Information Systems

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  • Clerical Officer Telephone Operator Administrative Secretary Environment Assistant Legal Officer Environmental Research Graphics Designer Corporate Communication Officer Compliance Officer

    Clerical Officer Telephone Operator Administrative Secretary Environment Assistant Legal Officer Environmental Research Graphics Designer Corporate Communication Officer Compliance Officer

    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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  • Clerical Officer III Telephone Operator Senior Accountant Senior Legal Officer Senior Internal Auditor Senior Education for Sustainable Development Officer Principal Education for Sustainable Development Officer Principal Corporate Communication Officer Principal Graphic Designer Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer Director Environmental Services Administrative Secretary Accountant III Environment Assistant Education for Sustainable Development Officer Legal Officer Senior Environmental Research Officer

    Clerical Officer III Telephone Operator Senior Accountant Senior Legal Officer Senior Internal Auditor Senior Education for Sustainable Development Officer Principal Education for Sustainable Development Officer Principal Corporate Communication Officer Principal Graphic Designer Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer Director Environmental Services Administrative Secretary Accountant III Environment Assistant Education for Sustainable Development Officer Legal Officer Senior Environmental Research Officer

    GRADE E12 REF: HR/17/2017
    Duties and responsibilities
    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.
    Requirements for Appointment:
    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
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