Tuesday, November 8, 2011

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) ACCOUNTANT II, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH OFFICER I & II, ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under
the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, 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 positions:

ACCOUNTANT II
Grade E8
1 Post
Ref: HR 13/2011
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Accountant.

Key responsibilities
Specific duties will be to assist in the development and implementation of
financial controls and procedures within the sections; preparation of financial
statements for various purposes, project financial appraisal and management.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) from a recognized
university or Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or their
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served as an Accounts Assistant for a minimum period of three (3) years or
equivalent
• Computer literate
Further, the authority invites applications from qualified and experienced
candidates for the following vacant positions tenable at the public complaints
committee (PCC)
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
15th November 2011.
Please quote the respective reference number for the position you would like to
be considered for on the application letter and envelope.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
114
E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH OFFICER I
Grade E7
1 Post
Ref: HR 14/2011
Reporting to the Senior Research Officer, the duties and responsibilities will
include but not limited to;
• Editing complaints reports
• Drafting/compiling reports on environmental complaints reported in the
media for the Committee to take action
• Research and compilation of PCC component of the State of
Environment report
• Carrying out investigative field visits and on-site visits on complaints
received by PCC
• Participation in finalization of cases
• Participating in public hearings
• Correspondence with parties, respondents, complainants and interested
parties
• Preparation of work plans and working guidelines
• Design and production of publicity materials and information kits to be
disbursed to the public to create awareness.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
• A Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental
Management or any other related field from a recognized Institution.
• Served in the grade of Environmental Research Officer II or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three
(3) years
• Demonstrated ability in carrying out research.
• Computer literate.
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
15th November 2011.
Please quote the respective reference number for the position you would like to
be considered for on the application letter and envelope.
The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH OFFICER II

Grade E8
2 Posts
Ref: HR 15/2011
Reporting to the Senior Research Officer, the duties and responsibilities will
include but not limited to;
• Receiving and recording complaints at PCC
• Interviewing complainants who visit PCC
• Participating in on-site investigation visits
• Participating in public hearing
• Participation in finalization of cases of PCC
• Preparing annual reports, State of Environment Report, Case Reports and
• Workshop Reports on behalf of the Committee members;
• Identification of target groups of workshops

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
• A Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental
Management or any other related field from a recognized Institution.
• Served in the grade of Environmental Research Assistant or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three
(3) years

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Computer literate.

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
15th November 2011.
Please quote the respective reference number for the position you would like to
be considered for on the application letter and envelope.
The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Grade E9
1 Post
Ref: HR 16/2011
An officer at this level will perform a variety of accounting work.

Specific duties will include, cost and/or management accounting; preparation
of budgets; financial analysis/reports; verification of payment vouchers; collation
of financial estimates; determination of aggregate expenditure; preparation of
records for financial audits and supervision of revenue.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this post, an applicant must have:
• A Diploma in Accounts or part II of the certified public Accounts
Examination or their equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 3 years working experience in a relevant field.
• Computer literate.
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
15th November 2011.
Please quote the respective reference number for the position you would like to
be considered for on the application letter and envelope.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi
E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification