NEMA Chief Natural Resource Economist Job

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) of 1999, and as amended thereto, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant position:

Chief Natural Resource Economist
Grade E4
1 PostAn officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Environmental Planning and
Research Coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to:

• Development of economic instruments in consultation with relevant lead Agencies with a view to incorporate them into the national budgetary process;
• Coordinate identification of critical natural resources for stock taking in consultations with lead agencies;
• Coordinate sectoral natural resources valuation and accounting for incorporation into the National Economic Survey and State of the Environment Reports;
• Undertake sensitization programmes with lead agencies, civil society, Environmental Committees on issues of environmental economic instruments for natural resource management;
• Develop bankable project proposals for funding,
• Mainstream environmental economics in national, regional and global programmes and processes
• Participate in planning and budgetary process of the Authority.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelors and Masters degree in environmental economics or natural resources economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience in Environmental field three (3) years of which must be at a senior level.
• Demonstrated professional competence in Natural Resource Economics.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

How to Apply

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 30th July, 2015The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi

N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.