Secretary, Environment – Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry 52 views

Position: Secretary

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 180,160 – Ksh 335,450 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Kshs 80,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs 24,000 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

Secretary, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, Environment, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wide public service.

(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Forestry and Agricultural Sciences, Law, Natural Resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics and Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Law, Forestry, Natural Resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a a university recognized in Kenya.

(iv) membership to a relevant professional body, (where applicable).

(v) demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results and.

(vi) demonstrated understanding of the National development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities for Secretary

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) providing leadership, co-ordination and oversight in overall environmental governance including: – formulation, implementation, monitoring and reviewing of Environmental Policies, Regulations, Strategies and legislations.

(ii) advising the government on Environmental policy, legislative, regulative frameworks and their implications.

(iii) providing overall coordination of Kenya’s engagement, participation and negotiation in all Multilateral Environmental Agreements that Kenya is a party to.

(iv) coordinating the implementation of activities, and initiatives to help realize the objectives and aspirations of Multilateral Environmental Agreements that Kenya is party to.

(v) providing liaison with Parliamentary and Environmental Sector, Intergovernmental Secretariat in support of the Sector Agenda.

(vi) spearheading formulation, reviewing and monitoring of policies implementation and strategic interventions on Environment

(vii) monitoring and provision of oversight to ensure compliance to Environmental Standards and programs, projects and strategic initiatives.

(viii) guiding on mainstreaming of Environmental Action into all sectors of the economy

(ix) providing leadership in the development and implementation of policies and strategies for restoration and protection of degraded ecosystems including, but not limited to Rangelands, Mountains, Hills, Mangroves, water towers and wetlands.

(x) overseeing domestication of international Environmental Agreements.

(xi) providing leadership in the development of initiatives and strategies to control and manage environmental waste and pollution.

(xii) overseeing the development of work plans, budgets and review of the quarterly reports for the directorate.

(xiii) ensuring coordinated implementation by Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies, Partners and stakeholders working on Environmental conservation and Protection in Kenya achieve its Environment conservation agenda.

(xiv) overseeing and initiating as appropriate, the development and implementation of Resource Mobilizations strategies and initiatives to support Environmental Conservation, Protection and Management in Kenya; and

(xv) providing strategic leadership in the management of finance and human resources in the directorate

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)