Environmental Field Officer At County Government Of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities:Assisting in decision-making and advice on best practices in environmental and social safeguards management.Representing the department in all county forums concerning the environment and social safeguards management.Organizing sensitization and awareness creation meetings for environmental and natural resources.Carrying out site visits to assess progress, deal with complaints, and raise environmental concerns as deemed necessary.Stock taking of natural resources at the county as well as identification of significant, sensitive, and degraded sites for further planning.Coordinating and proactively managing environmental activities and projects at the county.Liaising with partners and stakeholders on environmental management within the sub-county.Taking appropriate enforcement action in cases of non-compliance or breach of license/permit conditions within the county.Assisting in screening for and reviewing ESIA, EIA, and EA reports within the county.Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the Supervisor.Requirements for Appointment:Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID).Possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science Studies, Natural Resources Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.Knowledge of computer studies. Knowledge of GIS will be an added advantage.Be a member of and in good standing with EIK or any other relevant professional body.Have at least Three (3) years of experience in the field of environmental management/education.Be a registered Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert with the National Environmental Management Authority and accredited by a reputable and recognized agency and be in good standing.Hold a valid Practicing license issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).