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National Environment Management Authority Jobs

Location: 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 the Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

NEMA seeks to recruit:

1. Principal Corporate Communications Officer: Grade E5,Ref: HR 08 /2011 {1 Post}

Key Responsibilities

Implementing communications policies and strategies.

Monitoring public perception about NEMA.

Media relations including media analysis.

Preparation of daily briefs on media coverage given to NEMA and other environmental issues.

Drafting of rejoinders and press releases.

Identification of media programs, columns, and publications suitable for the dissemination of environmental news.

Preparation of publicity materials and speech management.

Managing linkages with other stakeholders and coordination of protocol functions and other events of the Authority.

Requirements for appointment

A Master degree in Public Relations, communications or journalism;

Nine (9) years working experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations

Demonstrated capability in the management and handling of the Communication function required at this level.

Computer Literate.

2. Legal Officer: Grade E7, Ref: HR 09/2011 {1 Post}

Key responsibilities

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 (EMCA 1999)

Drafting of legal documents which will include contractual agreements.

Requirements for Appointment

A Bachelor’s degree in Law from recognized institution.

Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law

Current Practicing certificate

Advocate of the High court of Kenya.

3 years working experience in Legal Practice

Computer Literate.

3. Procurement Assistant: Grade E9, Ref: HR 10/2011 {1 Post}

Key Responsibilities

Receiving/issuing of stores

Preparation and proper maintenance of stores records

Conducting market research and surveys;

Assisting in the preparation of annual procurement plans

Assisting in periodic and annual supply chain reports.

Requirements for Appointment

A Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing and Supply Management from a recognized institution.

Membership of Supply Chain Professional body.

Three years working experience in procurement , stores or supplies related field

Computer Literate.

4. Receptionist II: Grade E12, Ref: HR 11/2011 {1 Post}

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining good public relations at the reception.

Welcoming and directing visitors

Telephone operating at the switchboard

Requirements for Appointment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean grade D+ or its recognized equivalent from the Kenya National Examinations Council with at least mean grade D+ in English and Swahili

3 years working experience

Attended a one (1) month Reception/Telephone operator course from a recognized institution

Computer Literate.

5. Procurement Officer II: Grade 8, Ref: HR 12/2011 {1 Post}

Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) is a World Bank funded project that was originated by KMFRI together with key development and conservation agencies that developed a project proposal aiming at promoting an environmentally sustainable management of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of:

The position is tenable in Mombasa.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and updating of the annual procurement plan for the project

Compilation of specifications for procurement items provided by users and technical experts

Preparation of pre-qualification and Expression of Interest (EOI) documents

Drafting of tender documents and requests for proposals

Receiving/issuing of stores

Preparation and proper maintenance of stores records

Conducting market research and surveys

Preparation of periodic and annual supply chain reports.

Requirements for Appointment

A University degree in business related field from a recognized University

Membership of a Supply Chain Professional body.

Three (3) years experience in procurement/supplies field.

Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations.

Familiarity with international procurement procedures , with specific experience and working knowledge of World Bank Procurement procedures

Knowledge of Kenyan public procurement procedures and regulations.

Computer literate

6. Accountant II: Grade E8, Ref: HR 13/2011 {1 Post}

Key responsibilities

Specific duties will be to assist in the development and implementation of financial controls and procedures within the sections; preparation of financial statements for various purposes, project financial appraisal and management.

Requirements for Appointment

A Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) from a recognized university or Part III of the Certified Public

Accountants (CPA K) or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Served as an Accounts Assistant for a minimum period of three

(3) years or equivalentComputer literate

Further, the authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions tenable at the public complaints committee (PCC)

7. Environmental Research Officer I: Grade E7, Ref: HR 14/2011{1 Post}

Responsibilities

Editing complaints reports

Drafting/compiling reports on environmental complaints reported in the media for the Committee to take action

Research and compilation of PCC component of the State of

Environment report

Carrying out investigative field visits and on-site visits on complaints received by PCC

Participation in finalization of cases

Participating in public hearings

Correspondence with parties, respondents, complainants and interested parties

Preparation of work plans and working guidelines

Design and production of publicity materials and information kits to be disbursed to the public to create awareness.

Requirement for Appointment

A Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or any other related field from a recognized Institution.

Served in the grade of Environmental Research Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years

Demonstrated ability in carrying out research.

Computer literate.

Duties

Receiving and recording complaints at PCC

Interviewing complainants who visit PCC

Participating in on-site investigation visits

Participating in public hearing

Participation in finalization of cases of PCC

Preparing annual reports, State of Environment Report, Case Reports and

Workshop Reports on behalf of the Committee members.

Identification of target groups of workshops.

Requirement for Appointment

A Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or any other related field from a recognized Institution.

Served in the grade of Environmental Research Assistant or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Computer literate.

9. Accounts Assistant: Grade E9, Ref: HR 16/2011 {1 Post}

Duties

Preparation of budgets.

Financial analysis/reports.

verification of payment vouchers.

Collation of financial estimates.

Determination of aggregate expenditure.

Preparation of records for financial audits and supervision of revenue.

Requirement for Appointment

A Diploma in Accounts or part II of the certified public Accounts Examination or their equivalent from a recognized institution.

3 years working experience in a relevant field.

Computer literate.

10. Project Manager: Ref: HR17/2011 {1 Post}

The National Environment Management Authority with the assistance of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is implementing a project aimed at enhancing Regulatory and Information Systems for Integrated Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

In view of this, the Authority is recruiting a Project Manager for the project for a period of one year on contract basis.

Duties

Manage day-to-day operations of the project and coordinate inputs of local and international experts, consultants, sub-contractors and co-operating partners

Assist in drafting Terms of Reference for National Project components, consultants, experts and their recruitment

Assist providing information on finances , budget and ensure all activities are carried out on time and within budget to achieve the stated outputs

Assist the NEMA in the preparation and submission to UNEP and of regular progress and financial reports

Assist with capturing and incorporating recommendations from PSC meetings into project execution and monitoring and evaluation plan.

Requirement for Appointment

Masters and Bachelor of Natural Resource Management or any other related field from a recognized Institution.

5 years relevant working experience in project monitoring and evaluation

Those with Bachelors degree in NRM or related field and 10 years experience will also be considered.Computer literate.

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/ grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below.

Please quote the respective reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the application letter and envelope.

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

E-Mail: hr{at}nema.go.ke

Application deadline: 15th November 2011.

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