District Environmental Officer

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is a public sector organization responsible for promoting and enforcing environmental management and protection in Zimbabwe.

EMA's goal is to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and the protection of the environment for present and future generations.

EMA is seeking a District Environmental Officer to join our team in Kariba. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, as well as at least one year of experience in an environmental-related field.

As a District Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for building capacities of local authorities in environmental management, identifying business opportunities that contribute to EMA's financial sustainability, and spearheading community-based environmental conservation initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Building capacities of local authorities in environmental management through training of traditional leaders, RDC environment committees and sub-committees, and ensuring they are aware of their obligations as provided for by the statutes.

  • Identifying business opportunities and initiatives at the district level that contribute to EMA's financial sustainability.

  • Spearheading the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based environmental conservation initiatives.

  • Conducting environmental resource inventories and assessing potential for conservation and management.

  • Maintaining a district environmental information database for easy retrieval of ongoing activities.

  • Producing environmental plans in resettlement and communal areas to be used as a basis for environmental management.

  • Supervising and monitoring all developments in the district and ensuring that those that are prescribed do not proceed without EIA approval.

  • Ensuring timeous licence processing.

  • Controlling and monitoring environmental pollution.

  • Managing water effluent and hazardous substances.

  • Managing veld fires, wetland utilization, and sand abstraction sites.

  • Handling grievances and disciplinary matters at the district level up to the stage of a formal written warning.

  • Preparing district budgets and work plans.

  • Managing assets at the district level by maintaining an updated asset register.


Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

  • A minimum qualification of a first degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, or any other related degree from a recognized tertiary institution.

  • At least one year of working experience in an environmental-related field.

  • At least a Class 4 Driver's License.

  • Sound knowledge of approaches and tools for sustainable environmental management.


Interested candidates should submit application with detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of educational certificates not later than 1 July 2023.

Apply for the Job here: https://www.workinzimbabwe.com/jobs/district-environmental-officer/

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