{"id":848201,"date":"2026-01-03T22:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=848201"},"modified":"2026-01-03T22:57:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:57:35","slug":"848201-nema-environmental-ecosystems-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/848201-nema-environmental-ecosystems-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Ecosystems Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Environment Management Authority<\/strong>\u00a0is seeking dynamic and dedicated Environmental Ecosystems Officers<\/strong> to champion the robust stewardship of Kenya\u2019s vital aquatic environments. This critical, permanent role requires a driven professional to actively monitor freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems. Successful candidates will be instrumental in developing national inventories, implementing the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to safeguard these precious natural resources for future generations.<\/p>\n

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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) Cap 387 is mandated to exercise general supervision and coordination over all matters relating to the environment in Kenya; and to be the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.<\/p>\n

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions.<\/p>\n

Environmental Ecosystems Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Responsibilities<\/h4>\n
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  1. Monitoring the state of inland freshwater, coastal and marine resources on a regular basis;<\/li>\n
  2. Taking inventory of aquatic ecosystems to assist in their proper management, identifying appropriate measures to prevent or minimize pollution;<\/li>\n
  3. Collecting and collating information for development of management plans;<\/li>\n
  4. Liaising with lead agencies, the private sector, NGOs and communities on wetland conservation and management activities;<\/li>\n
  5. Developing national wetlands inventory;<\/li>\n
  6. Implementing national Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Plan and ICZM Policy;<\/li>\n
  7. Implementing relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Qualifications<\/h4>\n
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    1. Bachelor\u2019s degree in any of the following disciplines; Aquatic Ecology (fresh water), Wetlands Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Engineering, Coastal and Marine resources management, Marine Ecology, Marine Management, Marine Spatial Planning, Oceanography or any other relevant field from a recognized institution<\/li>\n
    2. Proficiency in computer applications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Terms of service<\/strong>
      \nThe above position is on permanent and pensionable terms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":700172,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"

      Required Attachments<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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      1. Academic Certificates<\/li>\r\n\t
      2. Cover Letter<\/li>\r\n\t
      3. Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\r\n\t
      4. Identification card<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        Submit your application, Copies of academic certificates\/transcripts, testimonials and a detailed curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, current position\/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact. All attachments should be clearly labelled and should not exceed 10MB.<\/p>\r\n

        Hand delivered or posted applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked to;<\/p>\r\n

        The Director General<\/strong>
        \r\nNational Environment Management Authority<\/strong>
        \r\n1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters<\/strong>
        \r\nPopo Road, Off Mombasa Road<\/strong>
        \r\nP. O. Box 67839 \u2013 00200 NAIROBI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        The reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter.<\/p>\r\n

        All applications should be received by 5 p.m. on Monday 5th January, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        NB: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates, Persons Living with Disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        Any form of Canvasing by any candidate will lead to automatic disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        NEMA does not charge candidates at any stage of the application process<\/strong><\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[167],"job-categories":[757,4877,4691,43,8462,67,89],"job-types":[8],"class_list":{"0":"post-848201","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-kenya","7":"job_listing_category-ecology","8":"job_listing_category-environmental-science","9":"job_listing_category-marine-engineering","10":"job_listing_category-nautical-science-marine-related-student-jobs-in-kenya","11":"job_listing_category-oceanography","12":"job_listing_category-water-energy-natural-resources-management-student-jobs-in-kenya","13":"job_listing_category-wildlife-aquatic-studies","14":"job_listing_type-entry-level","16":"job-type-entry-level"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/848201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/700172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=848201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=848201"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=848201"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=848201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}