Environmental & Social Economist Officers

Job Ref:HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1602

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that the organization’s projects and operations comply with environmental regulations and social standards by assessing impacts, developing and implementing mitigation strategies, and monitoring compliance to promote sustainability and positive social outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out Environmental Audits for Workplaces and submit reports as required
• Conduct and submit Environmental Impact Assessment reports for new projects
• Carry out Inspections on Environmentally Sensitive workplaces.
• Carry out Environmental Monitoring for new and ongoing projects.
• Conduct stakeholders’ awareness forums.
• Conduct environmental exchange forums with staff
• Carry out Environmental and Social Awareness Campaigns and trainings.
• Carrying out environmental & social awareness campaigns and trainings;

Person Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field from a recognized Institution.

Method of Application
NOTE:

The ideal applicants for the above positions must have graduated from recognized institutions after the year 2020 with Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, attaining atleast second class Honours.
Successful candidates will undergo an eighteen (18) months training program at the Company. The training program will be structured to include classroom, mentorship, hands-on projects, and rotations across various Departments and functions among others. On successful completion, they will be absorbed in specific functions of the Company.
Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Thursday 22nd August, 2024.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)