Assistant Director, Environmental Policy & Strategic Initiatives – Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry 56 views

Position: Assistant Director Environmental Policy

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.

Assistant Director, a candidate must have: –

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Environmental Policy and Strategic Initiatives 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 Science, Law, Chemical and Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) a Membership to a 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) coordinating the implementation of partnerships and collaboration endeavors in the development, implementation and review of environmental and natural resources policies.

(ii) supervising research initiatives to inform policies and legislations that affect environment and natural resources to align them to the current and emerging environmental changes.

(iii) coordinating the implementation of measures to mainstream environmental issues into sectoral policies.

(iv) leading the monitoring, review and verification of the status of implementation of environmental and natural resources policies.

(v) reviewing the measures for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and verifying environmental programmes and projects including measures for knowledge management.

(vi) reviewing the measures to enhance the mobilization of resources for environmental programmes and projects.

(vii) participation in the structures for steering of relevant national and regional programs and projects.

(viii) supervising implementation of measures for collaboration and partnerships in the development, implementation and reviews of strategic initiatives.

(ix) coordinating implementation of measures to improve the intergovernmental relations efforts between national and county governments.

(x) developing project reports, concept notes and follow up to bankable proposals.

(xi) developing and implementing programs and projects and strategic initiatives; and

(xii) designing monitoring and evaluating programs and projects

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)