County Chief Officer – Environment at County Government of Busia

ADVERT NO: CPSB/15/2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee the implementation of county environmental policies, strategies, and action plans.
• Align county environmental programs with national and international frameworks such as the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), the Paris Agreement, and SDGs.
• Coordinate the development of county legislation, regulations, and by-laws on environmental protection and conservation.
• Oversee solid waste management, pollution control, and sanitation initiatives.
• Coordinate afforestation, reforestation, and tree-growing programs.
• Promote conservation of natural resources including forests, wetlands, water catchments, and biodiversity.
• Spearhead climate change mitigation and adaptation measures at the county level.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, policies, and county by-laws.
• Oversee enforcement of environmental standards in collaboration with NEMA and other agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate environmental programs, projects, and initiatives for impact and sustainability.
• Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to the CECM and County Assembly.
• Collaborate with national government, NGOs, development partners, and private sector in environmental programs.
• Promote public awareness and citizen participation in environmental conservation.
• Develop strategic partnerships for resource mobilization, capacity building, and technology transfer.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to staff in the environment department.
• Build institutional and community capacity on environmental conservation and climate resilience.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and service delivery excellence in the sector

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
• Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Climate Change, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., Environment Institute of Kenya, NEMA accreditation) is desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management, conservation, or climate change programs, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMCA, Climate Change Act, County Government Act, and relevant laws.
• Proven experience in policy formulation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.