Deputy Director, Environmental Quality

Ministry of Environment Water and Climate

HEAD OFFICE

Application Deadline June 02, 2026

Role Overview

The incumbent will report to Director, Environment Management and will be responsible for facilitating the development of environment management policies and strategies in line with the Ministry’s strategic plan

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of environment management policies and strategies in line with the Ministry’s strategic plan, mandate and national development imperatives; Provide frameworks for impact analysis and environmental compliance on development projects to ensure they meet all requirements; Superintend over the conduct of environment and natural resources research and analysis in support of sustainable development; Advocate for the education, training and awareness on environment and natural resources conservation; Develop processes and procedures for conducting environment and natural resources assessments and review for development proposals; Coordinate the provision of environment and natural resources information and ensure stakeholder participation in environmental programmes; Coordinate the domestication and implementation of Bilateral and Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Environmental financing mobilisation; Oversee the institutional and administrative arrangements for coordinating environmental assessments; Supervise, coach and counsel subordinates

Requirements & Qualifications

A degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or any other related field; At least six (6) years relevant experience in the Environment Officer grade or equivalent.

Required Skills

An understanding of the regulations and policies, Regional and International protocols and Conventions on Environment Management issues Experience in programme and project development, integrated planning and analysis, implementation, and management Strong technical understanding of ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and climate smart resource management Strategic leadership skills Ability to communicate and network at all levels Research and analytical skills Ability to employ information communication technology in the monitoring of environment management programmes.

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