Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/18/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 6 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specifications
This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders this cadre. An officer at this
level will work under supervision of a Senior Officer.
(b) Duties and responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Participating in the identification of research priority areas within the Authority;
(ii) Collecting data and information
(iii) Preparation of divisional periodic reports on environmental issues;
(iv) Participating in feasibility studies to ensure environmental concerns are
incorporated in public transportation initiatives
(v) Assessing the level of awareness on major environmental issues affecting the
public;
(vi) Dissemination of public transport related environmental information to the general
public;
(vii) Forecasting of transportation trends in environmental parameters and variables;
(viii) Reviewing feasibility design reports for compliance with environmental
sustainability goals in Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS);
(ix) Monitoring indicators and levels of environmental compliance.
(c) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical or Biological Sciences,
Natural Resources Management, or any other equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
(ii) Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable;
(iii) Proficiency in computer skills; and
(iv) Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
(d) Behavioural Competencies / Attributes
(i) Analytical skills
(ii) Communication skills
(iii) Strategic and innovative thinking
(iv) Interpersonal skills
(v) Ability to mobilize resources
(vi) Negotiation skills