Latest Government Jobs in Kenya - NEMA


The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of allpolicies relating to the environment. 

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;
 
1. Chief Accountant

Grade E4 

1 Post
 
An officer at this level will be responsible to Director, Finance and Administration for the administration of all financial matters in the Authority.
 
Duties and Responsibilities;
 
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
  • Organizing and managing the Accounts section.
  • Coordination of accounting work and advising Management on financial Policies and Procedures.
  • Interpretation of financial policies and managing accounting systems.
  • Budgetary control and preparation of financial statements.
  • Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions.
  • Designing, reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems.
  • Supervising, guiding, appraising and development of staff in the section.
Requirements for Appointment;
 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
  • A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance option from a recognized University or be a holder of a Certified Public Accountant’s certificate (CPA III) or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • A relevant Masters degree from a recognized Institution.
  • Be a member of a professional body.
  • Ten (10) years relevant experience in Accounting/Finance field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
  • Demonstrated professional competence in accounting and financial management.
  • Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Required skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Well developed ICT skills
  • Management skills
  • Excellent planning and coordination skills
2. Senior Legal Officer

Grade E6 

1 Post
 
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
  • Ensuring that all NEMA legal instruments are developed and filed on time.
  • Maintaining records of all legal instruments.
  • Filing legal documents in court.
  • Maintaining and updating the Registry for Multilateral Environmental Agreements in consultation with other government Agencies.
  • Preparing briefs and coordinating preparatory meetings for Kenya’s delegation to international meetings relating to MEA’s.
  • Assisting in the development of by-laws and ensuring that they are in conformity with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999.
  • Liaising with other departments’ staff on drafting of legal documents.
  • Offering technical support to field officers in the enforcement of the environmental laws;
  • Attending court proceedings and advising interested groups and County Authorities on the awareness of the environmental legislation.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
  • A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • At least four (4) years experience in legal practice.
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Demonstrated professional competence in legal matters
  • Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
3. Senior Procurement Officer

Grade E6 

1 Post
 
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Procurement Officer.
 
Duties and Responsibilities;
 
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
  • Initiating procurement policies for the Authority.
  • Reviewing, up-dating, interpreting and implementing existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems.
  • Preparing and ensuring implementation of the procurement manual.
  • Supervising, guiding, appraising and development of staff in the section.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
  • A Bachelor of Commerce, Business administration or Procurement degree from a recognized institution.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • At least four (4) years experience in the procurement field.
  • Be a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a recognized Procurement professional body.
  • Demonstrated professional competence in management of procurement services.
  • Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Required skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Well developed ICT skills with proficiency in computerized procurement system.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 25th January, 2013.
 
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
 
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
 
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.