Deputy Director, Climate Change(Information & Knowledge)

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Climate Change, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Sciences, Engineering, Climatology, Law, Engineering, Environmental Planning and Management, Economics, Statistics, Climate Change or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Certificate in Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; (iv) demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership capabilities as reflected in work performance and results; and (v) demonstrated understanding of the National development goals.

(i) developing, implementing and reviewing the National Climate Change Action Plan on adaptation and National Adaptation Plan; (ii) providing technical support in Planning and implementation of adaptation projects, programmes and activities across various sectors; (iii) guiding in preparation of reports on the status of implementation of adaptation actions in the National Climate Change Action Plan; (iv) supporting technology development and transfer, and research for adaptation across the different sectors through capacity building; (v) guiding in the development of adaptation projects proposals for domestic and international funding; (vi) providing technical assistance on adaptation based on needs identified by county governments; and (vii) facilitating mainstreaming of climate change adaptation into national development planning processes and implement climate change adaptation programmes and projects.

Eligibility: for serving public officers only.