Assistant Director, Climate Change: Carbon Market – Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry 49 views

Position: Assistant Director, Climate Change: Carbon Market

Job Description Assistant Director

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90, 200-Ksh 124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
• House Allowance: Ksh 18,066-KSH 45,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 12,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable.

Assistant Director, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Climate Change Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.

(ii) a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Meteorology, Climatology, Law, economics, Statistics, Natural resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(iv) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant Director

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) guiding on carbon markets mechanisms policy implementation by both state and non-state actors.

(ii) coordinating and moderating national players in carbon market mechanisms.

(iii) liaising with other relevant institutions on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes.

(iv) implementing relevant joint work programmes and conventions on carbon markets mechanisms.

(v) coordinating corresponding adjustments of emissions traded, ITMOs and those accounted for in the NDC.

(vi) identifying priority sectors for carbon trading commensurate to other global actors; and

(vii) convening and managing stake holder and committee preparatory and evaluation meetings on carbon market mechanism.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Send an email to: [email protected]. Please include your ID /Passport Number and full name, or call the following numbers: Landline: +254 (020) 2223901, 254 20 2227471 Call Centre: 020 4865000

Please Note:

(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4 th June, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time)