NEMA Deputy Director - Environmental Education & Awareness Jobs in Kenya

NEMA Deputy Director - Environmental Education & Awareness Jobs in Kenya



An officer at this level is responsible to the Director Environmental Services for the overall planning and coordinating environmental education, awareness and training activities in the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:-

  • Developing National Environmental Education and Information Action Plan and coordinating the management of environmental information with lead agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations and the private sector;

  • Coordinating Environmental Education and Information;

  • Participating in updating of the NEMA website;

  • Exchanging environmental information with national and international non-government agencies;

  • Coordinating development of information, education and communication (IEC) material;

  • Disseminating environmental information through manuals, codes and articles.

  • Planning environmental training for NEMA staff and other stakeholders;

  • Providing support to the library for environmental information management;

  • Liaising with higher training institutions in developing regular and in service training;

  • Initiating linkages among institutions in environmental education;

  • Coordinating the implementation of the department’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;

  • Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal systems and performance contracts;

  • Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;

  • Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
    in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Science; Education, Natural Resource Management; Sociology, community development, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

  • Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Education, Environmental Law; Environmental Policy; Education; Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Sociology, community development, development studies or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

  • A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.

  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

  • Proficiency in computer applications.

  • Good Communication skills.

  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results.

  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; NEMA Deputy Director - Environmental Education & Awareness Jobs in Kenya

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