Overview
The Directorate of Environment and Disaster Management is responsible for environmental protection, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, emergency response coordination, occupational health and safety, and public health interventions.
The Directorate works to enhance environmental sustainability, build resilient communities, and safeguard lives and property across Nakuru City
The Directorate works to enhance environmental sustainability, build resilient communities, and safeguard lives and property across Nakuru City
Quick Stats
Total Staff
0
Technical Sections
0
Env & Natural Resources
0
Disaster Management
0
Climate Change & Resilience
0
Directorate Mandate
To promote environmental conservation, strengthen climate resilience, coordinate disaster preparedness and response, and enhance public safety through effective environmental management and emergency response systems.
Core Functions
- Environmental conservation and protection
- Natural resource management
- Climate change adaptation and resilience building
- Disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness
- Fire and rescue services coordination
- Occupational health and safety management
- Public health emergency interventions
- Waste management oversight
- Environmental compliance monitoring
Directorate Structure
The Directorate Leadership and Coordination Unit comprises officers responsible for strategic planning, programme coordination, monitoring, policy implementation, and administrative oversight across the Directorate.
The Directorate comprises three technical sections that support environmental sustainability, resilience, and emergency management.
The following staff serve at the overall directorate level and support its general administration, coordination, technical functions, and operations across the various sections.
Cadre | Job Group | Optimal Staffing Level |
Director, Environment, Climate Change, Natural Resources and Resilience | P | 1 |
Clerical Officer | F | 1 |
Support Staff | D | 1 |
Driver | D | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Cadre | Job Group | Optimal Staffing Level |
Clerical Officer | F | 1 |
Support Staff | D | 1 |
Driver | D | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Environment and Natural Resources Management Section
The Environment and Natural Resources Management Section is responsible for environmental conservation, natural resource management, waste management, environmental compliance, social safeguards, and maintenance of public spaces.
- Environmental management services
- Environmental compliance monitoring
- Waste management support
- Social safeguards implementation
- Park and public space maintenance
- Environmental awareness programmes
- Implement environmental management programmes
- Promote environmental conservation initiatives
- Monitor environmental compliance
- Coordinate waste management activities
- Implement social safeguards programmes
- Manage public parks and green spaces
- Environmental Management
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Waste Management
- Social Safeguards
- Public Parks and Open Spaces
Staffing Establishment
The Environment and Natural Resources Management Section has an approved staffing establishment of 120 officers and support personnel comprising environmental officers, water engineers, social safeguards officers, waste management officers, and cleaning and park attendants. The workforce provides technical expertise in environmental conservation, natural resource management, waste management, social safeguards, public space maintenance, and environmental compliance, supporting the city’s commitment to a clean, healthy, and sustainable urban environment.
Cadre | Job Group | Optimal Staffing Level |
Principal Water Engineer | P | 1 |
Principal Social Safeguards Officer | P | 1 |
Chief Environment Officer | N | 1 |
Chief Social Safeguards Officer | N | 1 |
Chief Water Engineer | N | 1 |
Senior Environment Officer | M | 1 |
Senior Social Safeguards Officer | M | 1 |
Senior Water Engineer | M | 1 |
Environment Officers | K | 3 |
Environment Officer II | J | 3 |
Waste Management Officers | J | 3 |
Social Safeguards Officers | J | 3 |
Cleaning & Park Attendants | A | 100 |
Total | 120 |
Climate Change and Resilience Section
The Climate Change and Resilience Section coordinates climate adaptation and resilience programmes aimed at reducing vulnerability to climate-related risks while promoting sustainable urban development.
- Climate adaptation planning
- Climate resilience programmes
- Climate policy implementation support
- Environmental resilience initiatives
- Climate risk awareness programmes
- Programme monitoring and reporting
- Develop climate resilience programmes
- Coordinate climate adaptation initiative
- Monitor climate change interventions
- Support climate policy implementation
- Promote community resilience programmes
- Track climate-related performance indicators
- Climate Adaptation
- Climate Resilience
- Climate Policy Implementation
- Community Resilience
- Climate Risk Management
Staffing Establishment
The Climate Change and Resilience Section has an approved staffing establishment of 6 officers comprising climate change and resilience professionals responsible for coordinating climate adaptation programmes, resilience-building initiatives, policy implementation, programme monitoring, and community awareness activities. The team provides technical leadership and operational support in addressing climate-related challenges while promoting sustainable and resilient urban development within Nakuru City.
Cadre | Job Group | Optimal Staffing Level |
Principal Climate Change and Resilience Officer | P | 1 |
Chief Climate Change and Resilience Officer | N | 1 |
Senior Climate Change and Resilience Officer | M | 1 |
Climate Change and Resilience Officers | J | 3 |
Total | 6 |
Disaster Management Section
The Disaster Management Section coordinates emergency preparedness, disaster response, fire and rescue services, occupational health and safety, and public health interventions during emergencies and disasters.
- Disaster preparedness services
- Emergency response coordination
- SFire and rescue services
- Occupational health and safety programmes
- Public health emergency support
- Disaster awareness and education
- Coordinate disaster preparedness programmes
- Manage emergency response operations
- Coordinate fire and rescue services
- Promote occupational health and safety
- Support disaster risk reduction initiatives
- Coordinate emergency public health interventions
- Disaster Risk Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire and Rescue Services
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Public Health Emergencies
Staffing Establishment
The Disaster Management Section has an approved staffing establishment of 32 officers and emergency response personnel comprising disaster management officers, occupational health and safety officers, public health officers, fire engine drivers, and firefighters. The team is responsible for disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, fire and rescue services, occupational safety programmes, and public health interventions, ensuring the city is equipped to respond effectively to emergencies and safeguard lives, property, and the environment.
Cadre | Job Group | Optimal Staffing Level |
Principal Disaster Management Officer | P | 1 |
Principal Occupational Health and Safety Officer | P | 1 |
Principal Public Health Officer | P | 1 |
Chief Disaster Management Officer | N | 1 |
Chief Occupational Health and Safety Officer | N | 1 |
Senior Disaster Management Officer | M | 1 |
Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer | M | 1 |
Disaster Management Officers | K | 3 |
Fire Engine Drivers | K | 4 |
Occupational Health and Safety Officers | J | 3 |
Public Health Officers | J | 3 |
Firemen II | D | 12 |
Total | 32 |
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The Directorate of Environment and Disaster Management plays a vital role in protecting the city’s natural environment, strengthening resilience to climate change, coordinating emergency response, and promoting public safety. Through its programmes and services, it contributes to a cleaner, safer, healthier, and more resilient Nakuru City.
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