Kiambu County Senior Assistant Director Climate Change Jobs in Kenya

Kiambu County Senior Assistant Director Climate Change Jobs in Kenya



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects and programmes across various sectors;

  • Providing capacity building to various institutions and stakeholders on National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV);

  • Coordinating climate change technology development and transfer related to adaptation and mitigation;

  • Undertaking research required for adaptation and mitigation across the different sectors;

  • Undertake capacity building and creating awareness to various institutions and stakeholders on climate change (adaptation and mitigation) and reporting on the outcomes of international conferences;

  • Spearheading development of bankable National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) for domestic and international support;

  • Monitor implementation and provide updates to the national adaptation benefits and performance measurements;

  • Participate in the preparation and reporting in National Communications and other international and national reporting requirements related to adaptation.

  • Liaising with the Designated National Authority (DNA) and other relevant Authorities including the Ministry of Finance on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;

  • Monitoring and evaluating mitigation programmes and actions;

  • Work with the Ministry responsible for planning and other stakeholders to mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation into County development planning processes;

    Requirements for appointment

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field;

  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Climate Change or a related relevant field;

  • Knowledge of
    international government policies and regulations relating to climate change;

  • Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course in a recognized institution as an added advantage.

  • Understanding on emerging issues on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change adaptation. Experience in Climate Change Adaptation will be an added advantage.

  • Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

    How to Apply

    All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.
    Applications should be addressed to:

    Secretary/CEO
    County Public Service Board
    County Government of Kiambu
    P O Box 2362 - 00900
    KIAMBU

    NOTE:
    ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.

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