REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/132/VOL II – B (2 POSITIONS) ON CONTRACT TERMS OF TWO (2) YEARS RENEWABLE

Reporting to Environmental Safeguards and Sustainability Officer. This job is responsible for assisting Company projects to comply with Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) Cap 387, relevant national legislations, Multi-lateral Environment agreements (MEAs), development partner’s environmental safeguard policies, international best practices and KETRACO environmental policy. Through this compliance, projects are implemented in an environmentally sound and socially acceptable manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participating in the implementation of environmental management policies, strategies, plans and other relevant statutes and recommendations contained in reports;


2. Participating in feasibility studies and ESIA & EA for KETRACO projects;


3. Participating in review ESIA reports submitted by consultants to KETRACO;


4. Participating in carrying out quarterly Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) monitoring on KETRACO projects under construction.


5. Participating in stakeholder mapping and engagement for KETRACO projects;


6. Participating in sensitization of communities and project affected persons on environmental issues for KETRACO projects;


7. Participating in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the division; viii. Participating in KETRACO activities involving environmental protection climate change mitigation and other emerging issues;

Qualifications & Skills required

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Planning and Management/ Natural Resource Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution


2. Must be registered as an Associate EIA/EA Expert with NEMA;


3. Must be registered as Associate member with Environment Institute of Kenya;


4. Must have a valid practicing license from NEMA as an associate Expert;


5. A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.


6. Certificate of Good Conduct vii. Good understanding of EMCA Cap 387 and its regulations;


7. Good understanding of International Best Practice (IBP) in Environmental practice.


8. Proficiency in computer application skills;


9. Personal attributes such as; Communication skills, Analytical skills, report writing skills, presentations skills, Interpersonal skills, public consultation skills, self-drive, Knowledge in office automation applications. Working Conditions - Office setting and field setting