NEEMA Deputy Director Legal Services job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was 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 position

Deputy Director Legal Services
Grade E3
1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
Assisting the Director Legal Services in providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
Assisting the Director Legal services in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Law;
Interpreting law and advising on legal matters.
Participating in review of environmental laws in collaboration with other Government Institutions and stakeholders;
Offering technical support to field Offices in the enforcement of the environmental law;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelors degree in Law.
A relevant Masters degree from a recognized Institution, Masters in Environmental Law will be an added advantage.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate.
Have at least five (5) years working experience in law two (2) of which must be at senior level.
Being a registered Certified Public Secretary and experience as a Board Secretary will be an added advantage.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 10th December, 2010.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority,
P.O Box 67839- 00200,
Nairobi

E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

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