Job Description
SENIOR ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY OFFICER
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/14/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 5 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specifications
The Environment & Safety Officer, will report to the Assistant Director (Safety &
Environment). He / She will be responsible for managing and supervising the environment
and safety function through the planning, development, coordination and implementation
of relevant policies, strategies, plans and guidelines aimed at achieving the Authority’s
mandate of improving the public transport within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA).
(b) Duties and responsibilities
Specifically, the duties and responsibilities entail: -
(i) Collating and analysing environmental research findings;
(ii) Implementing environmental and social strategies and action plans that ensure
sustainable transportation development;
(iii) Implementing relevant environmental laws and regulations;
(iv) Coordinating Environmental Impact Studies of new projects;
(v) Monitoring, assessing, and evaluating the impact of development activities on the
environment and advising on corrective measures where appropriate;
(vi) Tracking progress on environmental and social performance systems;
(vii) Providing support to project development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring
environmental and social development issues are addressed;
(viii) Overseeing and supervising Environmental Studies Consultants' assignments; and
(ix) Undertaking all activities involved in environmental protection as assigned.
(c) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade, an officer must have: -
(i) At least four (4) years working experience;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical or Biological Sciences,
Natural Resources Management, or any other relevant qualifications from a
recognized institution;
(iii) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
(iv) Be a registered with an accredited and recognized professional body;
(v) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
(vi) Proficiency in computer skills; and
(vii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
(d) Key competencies and Skills
(i) Analytical skills
(ii) Communication skills
(iii) Strategic and innovative thinking
(iv) Interpersonal skills
(v) Ability to mobilize resources
(vi) Negotiation skills