REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/01/SE/2025

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Collating and analyzing environmental research findings;
• Implementing of environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable roads development;
• Implementing relevant environmental laws and regulations;
• Coordinating environmental impact studies of new projects;
• Monitoring, assessing, evaluating the impact of development activities on the environment and advising on corrective measures where appropriate;
• Collating, and analyzing environmental research findings;
• Tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems;
• Providing support to project development initiatives in the board and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed;
• Supervising environmental studies consultants’ assignments;
• Overseeing and supervising consultants’ assignments; and
• Undertaking all activities involved in environmental protection as assigned.
• Conducting environmental impact assessment and audits for all projects;
• Liaising with relevant bodies such as county governments, Kenya forest service, NEMA, Kenya water towers and other environmental agencies during implementation of programs;
• Formulating environmental conservation and management programs and projects for implementation in compliance with National Environment policies;
• Producing reports on a range of issues related to environment activities, documenting processes, procedures and decisions, making recommendations as appropriate;
• Preparing appropriate records related to environment are maintained in accordance with Agency policies and procedures;
• Interpreting the national policies on conservation of the environment and adapt them to the Agency’s mandate;
• Building capacity and resilience to climate change as necessary in the Agency’s area of jurisdiction/ Build capacity on climate change adaptation and resilience; and
• Preparing reports on the progress of implementation of regional and international obligations with respect to conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Environmentalist or in a relevant and comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Studies, Physical or Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or related field from a recognized institution;
• Been Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert;
• Valid Annual Practicing License from NEMA;
• A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills