Grade E5
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director – Legal Services and will assist in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and advise on legal matters.
Duties and Responsibilities1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director – Legal Services and will assist in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and advise on legal matters.
Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Advise on legal matters, specifically interpreting the Act and other related legislation.
- Reviewing existing sectoral laws in collaboration with other Institutions.
- Coordinating and harmonizing the environmental laws.
- Advising on compliance and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
- Offering technical support to Counties in the enforcement of the environmental laws.
- Initiating legislation in the reform areas of multi-sectoral concerns such as pollution, wetlands management e.t.c.
- Attending court proceedings.
- Developing regulations for the implementation of EMCA
- Advising and assisting in negotiations.
- Drafting and implementing treaties, agreements, conventions and other legal instruments.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
- A Masters degree and Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized University.
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- At least five (5) years experience in legal practice.
- A Management course lasting for not less than four(4) weeks.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Computer Literacy.
