Assistant Director, Climate Change – Carbon Market

The Public Service Commission Kenya is hiring an Assistant Director for Climate Change – Carbon Market in Nairobi. The role involves guiding policy implementation for carbon markets, coordinating national stakeholders, and managing emissions trading schemes. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in fields such as Environmental Studies or Economics. This is a full-time position.
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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:-
• Guiding on carbon markets mechanisms policy implementation by both state and non-state actors;
• Coordinating and moderating national players in carbon market mechanisms;
• Liaising with other relevant institutions on matters pertaining to carbon markets and emissions trading schemes;
• Implementing relevant joint work programmes and conventions on carbon markets mechanisms;
• Coordinating corresponding adjustments of emissions traded, ITMOs and those accounted for in the NDC;
• Identifying priority sectors for carbon trading commensurate to other global actors; and
• Convening and managing stake holder and committee preparatory and evaluation meetings on carbon market mechanism.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Climate Change Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Meteorology, Climatology, Law, economics, Statistics, Natural resource Sciences or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree