Senior Environmentalist At Tanathi Water Works Development Agency

REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/01/SE/2025
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Collating and analyzing environmental research findings;
Implementing of environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable roads development;
Implementing relevant environmental laws and regulations;
Coordinating environmental impact studies of new projects;
Monitoring, assessing, evaluating the impact of development activities on the environment and advising on corrective measures where appropriate;
Collating, and analyzing environmental research findings;
Tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems;
Providing support to project development initiatives in the board and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed;
Supervising environmental studies consultants' assignments;
Overseeing and supervising consultants' assignments; and
Undertaking all activities involved in environmental protection as assigned.
Conducting environmental impact assessment and audits for all projects;
Liaising with relevant bodies such as county governments, Kenya forest service, NEMA, Kenya water towers and other environmental agencies during implementation of programs;
Formulating environmental conservation and management programs and projects for implementation in compliance with National Environment policies;
Producing reports on a range of issues related to environment activities, documenting processes, procedures and decisions, making recommendations as appropriate;
Preparing appropriate records related to environment are maintained in accordance with Agency policies and procedures;
Interpreting the national policies on conservation of the environment and adapt them to the Agency's mandate;
Building capacity and resilience to climate change as necessary in the Agency's area of jurisdiction/ Build capacity on climate change adaptation and resilience; and
Preparing reports on the progress of implementation of regional and international obligations with respect to conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -
At least Four (4) years' work experience as an Environmentalist or in a relevant and comparable position;
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Environmental Studies, Physical or Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or related field from a recognized institution;
Been Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert;
Valid Annual Practicing License from NEMA;
A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills
Strong analytical skills
Conflict resolution skills
Stakeholder engagement skills
Strong communication and reporting skills
Supervisory skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills