Deputy Director, Environmental Research And Regulations – Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry 57 views

Position: Deputy Director, Environmental Research And Regulations

Job Description Deputy 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.102, 860-Ksh 172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
• House Allowance: Ksh 21,508-KSH 50,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000 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.

Deputy Director, Environmental Research And Regulations , a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Environment Conservation, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;

(ii) a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Law, Environment Planning and Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Aquatic Sciences, and Natural Resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

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

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

(v) demonstrated a clear understanding of national development polices, goals, legislations, and objectives and ability to integrate them in to the environment conservation functions.

Duties and Responsibilities for Deputy Director, Environmental Research And Regulations 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) coordinating analysis of initiatives and actions that affect environment and natural resources.

(ii) providing guidance in collaborative research and surveys on Environmental policy issues.

(iii) coordinating partnerships and collaboration to undertake policy reviews and development of policy initiatives.

(iv) coordinating resource mobilization initiates for policy research development and review.

(v) ensuring linkages between environment Sector strategies and policies.

(vi) coordinating development of bills and the resultant legislations and Regulations.

(vii) conducting regulatory and other impact assessments for environmental sector.

(viii) providing guidance in the monitoring and review of regulations in the environment sector.

(ix) liaising with relevant stakeholders to monitor environmental data and statistics and their impact to the environment.

(x) strengthening linkages and collaborations with National, Regional and international research organizations to inform review of environmental policies, strategies and regulations; and

(xi) guiding on the formulations of environmental research strategies, Programmes, and Action Plans.

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)