Director, Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, guidelines and plans on domestication and implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements by both state and non-state actors;
• Spearheading the design and review of strategies for domestication of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Protocols and Conventions;
• Advising Government on issues related to Environmental Conventions, International Environment Agreements and Regional Protocols, in liaison with relevant Government Ministries, Lead Agencies and Stakeholders;
• Providing guidance and advice on domestication of Multilateral Environmental Agreements in line with national policies, legislation, development plans and Programmes;
• Spearheading preparation of country position and background papers for presentation in national and international fora;
• Coordinating mainstreaming of International Environmental Conventions, protocols and agreements in the national environment agenda (policies, strategies, national Environmental Action Plans) in liaison with other ministries, lead agencies and stakeholders;
• Overseeing analysis of evolving and emerging national, regional and international environmental governance issues to inform policy; and
• Providing liaison between the Ministry, UNEP and office of the Permanent Representative to UNEP (Kenya), and other UN agencies collaborating in development and implementation of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
• Spearheading resource mobilization and capacity building for funding under the multilateral frameworks; 
• Promoting awareness and advocacy on MEAs and related processes ; and
• Providing strategic leadership in finance and human resource management in the directorate.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served  for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the  wider public service; 
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Law, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Law, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); 
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated understanding of the National development goals,