KMA Trainee Environment Officer Job in Kenya

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Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:

Trainee Environment Officer - KMAG Scale 5 (1 Post)
 

Job Description

Understudy the Environment Officer in undertaking surveillance, monitoring and preventing oil spills and other harmful substances at sea and inland waters, and implementing the National oil spill response contingency plan.

Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Carrying out environmental impact assessment;
• Assessment of environmental impact assessment reports;
• Documentation of the cost of responding to oil/chemical spills in Kenyan navigable waters;
• Assessment of environmental damage caused by pollution;
• Monitoring underwater and over water environments; and
• Overseeing the exploration and exploitation of offshore developments projects in Kenya navigable waters.

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Management.
• Class Ill Certificate of competence in accordance with regulation Il/I or Ill/I of STOW Convention 78 as amended will be a clear advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 years relevant experience either carrying out related environmental impact assessment or at least 6 months as a third officer /engineer in a foreign going vessel while holding class Ill/i certificate of competence.

Skills

The right candidate for this position must have the ability to learn fast. Other key skills include:

• excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
• excellent organization skills;
• computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
• ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to:

The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P O. Box 95076 - 80104, Mombasa.
Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than Monday 27th May 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.