Environment and Energy Officer at Turkana County Government

Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental management systems to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conducting environmental assessments and audits, including air and water quality monitoring, waste management, and soil contamination assessments.
• Developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures, including waste management plans, energy conservation plans, and pollution prevention programs.
• Monitoring and reporting on environmental performance, including tracking energy and water usage, waste reduction efforts and other environmental metrics.
• Coordinating and collaborating with other departments and external stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and laws.
• Educating and training employees, contractors, and other stakeholders on environmental issues and best practices.
• Investigating and addressing environmental complaints, violations, and incidents. viii. Providing guidance and support for environmental impact assessments, permit applications, and other regulatory requirements.
• Keeping updated with changes in environmental laws and regulations and ensuring that the organization complies with new regulations.
• Managing and monitoring major projects' environmental impacts and supporting project managers.
• Participating in emergency response activities, such as spills and other environmental incidents.
• Communicating regularly with management and other stakeholders, providing environmental performance and compliance updates
• Participating in collection, collation and analysis of data on renewable energy activities;
• Participating in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation demonstrations and extension activities,
• Participating in preparation of technical reports; xvi. Disseminating renewable energy information; and
• Promoting renewable energy technologies.

Written applications, CV’, s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position be

addressed to: .

The Secretary,

Turkana County Public Service Board, ||

P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, — 30500.

OR

Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board office located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale —Lodwar highway so as to reach the

undersigned on or before Monday 7th July, 2025 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

• Important information to all candidates;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Candidates with foreign certificates should seek for equation certification from Commission of University Education
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply