2 Deputy Director, Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements

The Public Service Commission Kenya is hiring 2 Deputy Directors for Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements in Nairobi. Responsibilities include coordinating the development and implementation of MEA policies, liaising with government and stakeholders, analyzing environmental governance issues, and preparing status reports. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in related fields. The position requires strong managerial and leadership skills.
JOB DETAILS: The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut... Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) policies, strategies, guidelines regulations and procedures; • Coordinating issues related to environmental conventions: Including International Agreements and regional protocols, in liaison with relevant government ministries, lead agencies and stakeholders; • Coordinating the design and review of strategies for domestication of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), protocols and conventions; • Guiding domestication of environmental agreements in line with national policies, legislation, development plans and Programmes; • Initiating development of country position and background papers for negotiation and presentation in national, regional and international fora; • Guiding preparation of status reports on ratification of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and their implications; • Facilitating mainstreaming of International Environmental Conventions, protocols and agreements in the national environment agenda (policies, strategies, national Environmental Action Plans) in liaison with other ministries, lead agencies and stakeholders; • Analyzing the evolving and emerging national, regional and international Environmental governance issues to inform policy; and • Coordinating liaison between the Ministry, UNEP and office of the Permanent Representative to UNEP (Kenya), and other UN agencies collaborating in development and implementation of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). • Coordinate development of information, educational and communication (IEC) material on MEAS • Coordinate development and production of report, success stories, documentations, best practices and periodic reports as per conventions requirements. For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; • A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Science, Law, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; • A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Law, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; • Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results; and • Demonstrated understanding of the National development goals, Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: Bachelor Degree