Assistant Director, Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry 71 views

Position: Assistant Director

Job Description

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.

For appointment to this grade, 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 Bachelors 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

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) providing guidance on Climate Change Greenhouse Gas Inventory policy implemented by both state and non-state actors.

(ii) preparing National G greenhouse Gas Inventory report to facilitate National Communication of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

(iii) planning and implementing mitigation projects, programmes and activities across various sectors;

(iv) monitoring greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with the provisions of the Climate Change Act, National Climate Change Action Plans and Nationally Determined Contributions.

(v) monitoring, evaluating and preparing reports on the status of implementation of mitigation actions, plans, projects and programmes;

(vi) coordinating the preparation and management of the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

(vii) coordinating technology development, transfer and research required for mitigation across the different sectors.

(viii) mainstreaming climate change mitigation into national development planning processes; and

(ix) implementing relevant joint work programmes pertaining to climate change in other Conventions relevant to mitigation.

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)