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;
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – GRADE E6
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – GRADE E6
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Ensuring that all NEMA legal instruments are developed and filed on time.
- Maintaining records of all legal instruments.
- Filing legal documents in court.
- Maintaining and updating the Registry for Multilateral Environmental Agreements in consultation with other government Agencies.
- Preparing briefs and coordinating preparatory meetings for Kenya’s delegation to international meetings relating to MEA’s.
- Assisting in the development of by-laws and ensuring that they are in conformity with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999.
- Liaising with other departments’ staff on drafting of legal documents.
- Offering technical support to field officers in the enforcement of the environmental laws;
- Attending court proceedings and advising interested groups and County Authorities on the awareness of the environmental legislation.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- At least four (4) years experience in legal practice.
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Computer proficiency.
- Demonstrated professional competence in legal matters
- Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.