Deputy Director, Environmental Policy

The Public Service Commission Kenya is seeking a Deputy Director for Environmental Policy in Nairobi. Responsibilities include coordinating environmental policies, reviewing regulations, providing secretariat services, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates must have at least three years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in environmental-related fields. The position is full-time and requires strong managerial and leadership skills.
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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:-
• Coordinating alignment of policies, and legislation to current and emerging environmental changes; guide the mapping of environment issues to inform formulation;
• Reviewing of sectorial policies and regulation;
• Providing secretariat services in the formulation and review of environmental and natural resources policies, strategies and legislation;
• Providing guidance in monitoring of the implementation of environmental and natural resources policies and strategies;
• Liaising with environmental sector Intergovernmental steering committee for validation of policy instruments with counties and stakeholders;
• Guiding mainstreaming of national environmental policies in different sectors and county Governments;
• Developing cabinet Memoranda on environment matters to facilitate clearance of policy initiatives.
• Liaising with relevant parliamentary committees for validation and approval of policies and plans;
• Spearheading capacity building to stakeholders on environmental policy issues;
• Coordinating development and implementation of master plans to address environmental challenges;
• Developing policy briefs and reports on environmental issues to inform policy reviews, formulation and implementation.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the level of Assistant Director Environment Conservation CSG ’7’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Law, Environmental planning and management, forestry, Agriculture, Aquatic science, and Natural resource sciences or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• A Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results and;
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of the National development policies, goals, legislations and objectives and ability to integrate them in to the environment

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree