The Public Complaints
Committee (PCC) is established under Sections 31 to 36 of the
Environmental Management and Coordination Act (No.8 of 1999).
Its mandate is to
investigate complaints from the members of the public regarding the
condition of the environment, or on its own motion, suspected cases of
environmental degradation.
The Committee will
prepare a report of its findings and recommendations thereon and submit
the same to the National Environment Council, headed by the Minister for
Environment and Mineral Resources.
PCC invites applications for the posts of Research Assistants, Environmental Sciences and Legal Affairs.
PCC invites applications for the posts of Research Assistants, Environmental Sciences and Legal Affairs.
The Research Assistants who will be on temporary basis will support the Committee with the following responsibilities
- Receiving and recording complaints at PCC.
- Interviewing complainants who visit PCC
- Participating in on-site investigation visits
- Participation in public hearings
- Participation in finalization of cases by PCC
- Preparing legal opinions in the preparation of rulings and recommendations
- Making the following draft reports on behalf of the Committee members;
- Annual reports
- State of Environment report
- Case reports
- Workshop reports
- Identification of target groups for workshops, barazaas and hearings
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should be graduates of Bachelor of Environmental Studies or Bachelor of Laws (LLB). On-going students in the two disciplines are also free to apply;
The following will be added advantage:
Applicants should be graduates of Bachelor of Environmental Studies or Bachelor of Laws (LLB). On-going students in the two disciplines are also free to apply;
The following will be added advantage:
- Post graduate diploma in law
- Research and report writing skills will be an added value
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer skills
Those who meet the above
qualifications should submit their applications, a current CV together
with their supporting documents to the below mentioned by 15th February
2013.
Note: late applications will not be considered.
The Chairman
Public Complaints Committee on Environment
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 36256 – 00200,
The Chairman
Public Complaints Committee on Environment
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 36256 – 00200,
Nairobi
Email: pcc.environment@gmail.com
Website: www.pccenvironment.or.ke
Email: pcc.environment@gmail.com
Website: www.pccenvironment.or.ke
