The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established by Section 7 (1) of the Environment Management Act (EMA) of 2017 as the principal agency for the protection and management of the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources. MEPA coordinates, monitors, supervises and consults with all relevant stakeholders on all activities relating to the utilization and management of the environment and natural resources.

The MEPA is inviting applications from suitable, highly qualified, experienced and motivated candidates to fill the position of: Environmental Assessments Manager tenable at its secretariat situated in Arwa House, City Center, Lilongwe.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENTS MANAGER

Grade: ME3
Directorate : Assessments and Inspections
Reporting to : Director of Director of Assessments and Inspections

Job summary

To support administration and compliance monitoring of environmental assessments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advise the Authority on technical issues including procedures, guidelines and protocols on undertaking and review of Environmental Assessments.
2. Coordinate review of Environmental Assessments reports.
3. Coordinate compliance monitoring of Environmental Assessment approved projects.
4. Propose and plan for capacity development in Environmental Assessment for relevant sectors at national and district levels.
5. Coordinate the development of sectoral Environmental Assessment Guidelines in liaison with the lead agencies.
6. Monitor implementation of annual work plans and budgets for the division.
7. Prepare Advisory Committee on Environmental and Social Assessment (ACESA) documentation including minutes, annotated agenda and matters arising for the Board.
8. Prepare ESIA Approval certificates.
9. Supervise staff in the Environmental Assessment Section.
10. Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc. or MA in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, or any related field
• At least five years’ experience in environmental assessment and inspections management position

Skills and abilities

• People management skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and Access).
• High integrity, honesty personality, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), signed letters, photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 27th September, 2024:

Director General
Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA)
Private Bag 317
LILONGWE

MEPA is an equal opportunities employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.