Assistant Director, Environmental Policy & Strategic Initiatives

The Public Service Commission Kenya is seeking an Assistant Director for Environmental Policy & Strategic Initiatives in Nairobi. Responsibilities include coordinating environmental policy implementation, supervising research, monitoring projects, and enhancing intergovernmental relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least three years of experience in a comparable role. The position requires full-time commitment.
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 implementation of partnerships and collaboration endeavors in the development, implementation and review of environmental and natural resources policies; • Supervising research initiatives to inform policies and legislations that affect environment and natural resources to align them to the current and emerging environmental changes; • Coordinating the implementation of measures to mainstream environmental issues into sectoral policies; • Leading the monitoring, review and verification of the status of implementation of environmental and natural resources policies; • Reviewing the measures for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and verifying environmental programmes and projects including measures for knowledge management; • Reviewing the measures to enhance the mobilization of resources for environmental programmes and projects; • Participation in the structures for steering of relevant national and regional programs and projects; • Supervising implementation of measures for collaboration and partnerships in the development, implementation and reviews of strategic initiatives; • Coordinating implementation of measures to improve the intergovernmental relations efforts between national and county governments. • Developing project reports, concept notes and follow up to bankable proposals; • Developing and implementing programs and projects and strategic initiatives • Designing monitoring and evaluating programs and projects For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- • 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; • A Bachelors 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; • Membership to a 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