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2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Full time
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), is established under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 (EMCA) as the principlal instrument of Goverment for the implementation of all policies relating to environment
Job Responsibilities

Providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at alol levels
Drafting the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999
Advising on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment to which Kenya is a party and assisting their implementation
Drafting and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and Treaties to which Kenya is a party;
Liaising with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International Environmental concerns;
Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environment;
Establishing criteria and procedures for the assessment of envronmental uality standards;
Monitoring of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking responsibility for all litigation matters in respect to the Authority;
Providing secretarial services to the Board and its Committees;
Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
Facilitating Board induction and development and implementation of the capacity building programs;
Preparing and managing Board workplans and facilitating Annual Board Evaluation;
Facilitating Governance Audits;
Developing and implementing the Board Charter Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
In liaison with the Director General, preparing and circulating Board and Committee notices and papers;
Taking minutes in all Board and Committee meetings;
Preparing reports from Board and Committee field trips;
Keeping custody and accountability of the Corporation's seal, securities, agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments;
Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest;
Arranging the business of the Board's meeting, keeping records of the proceedings of Board and performing other duties as the Board may direct;
Providing advice on legal and Corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct in the Authority;
Responsible for implementation of the directorate's strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal system and performance contract for the Directorate
Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University
Masters degree in Law (LLM), enviromental law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
Be an Advocate of the High Court Of Kenya
Membership of the Law Society of Kenya , or Instititute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS ) or any other relevant professional body in good standing
Current practicing certificate
Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS K)
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Proficiency in computer applications.
A minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience and atleast five (5) years in a senior management role in the Public service or Pruvate sector
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Interpersonal skills
Ability to mobilize resources
Negotiation skills

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