EIA Expert qualification

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EXPERTS (EAE) SECTION
CRITERIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT EXPERTS
Local and Foreign environmental impact assessment individual and firm of experts wishing to undertake environmental impact assessment activities in Kenya shall register as Experts with the National Environment Management Authority on payment of the registration fees.
The following shall be the criteria of experts qualification;
A. Associate Experts
•    An Associate expert must have attained the following qualifications;
•    A bachelors degree in any field
•    Training in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit from a recognized institution.
Nb: A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must accompany other documents during application for registration.

B. Lead Expert
A Lead expert must have attained the following qualifications;
•    A Doctorate degree or equivalent in any field plus training in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit from a recognized institution, with 3 years’ experience in environmental Impact Assessment related activities.
•    A Doctorate, Masters or Bachelors plus 5 years’ experience in Environmental Impact Assessment related research consultancy or teaching and at least two relevant publications in referred journals.
or
•    A master’s degree in any any field plus training in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit from a recognized institution, with 5 years’ experience in environmental impact assessment related activities.
or
•    A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in any field plus training in environmental impact assessment from recognized institution, with 8 years’ experience in environmental impact assessment related activities.
Nb: Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must accompany other documents during application for registration.

C. Firm of Experts
A Firm of Experts must meet the following conditions;
•    A Firm profile indicating capacity to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit.
•    At least two Registered and Practicing EIA/EA Experts. One of the Experts must be a Lead Expert.
•    Certificates of registration and Practicing Licence for the Individual Experts.
•    Certificate of Registration /Incorporation

Application Fees for Registration
Category    Cost (Citizen)    Cost (Non – Citizen)
Associate Expert    2,000    6,000
Lead Expert        3,000    9,000
Firm of Experts        5,000    15,000

Application for Renewal of Practicing Licence
After registration all Experts shall apply for practicing Licence which should be renewed annually.
Requirements for renewal of Licence
Payment receipts for the prescribed fees.
A copy of licence of the previous year or a copy of the certificate of registration.
Licence renewal Fees
Category    Cost (Citizen)    Cost (Non – Citizen)
Associate Expert    3,000    9,000
Lead Expert          5,000    15,000
Firm of Experts        20,000    60,000

NB: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DONE ONLINE THROUGH NEMA WEBSITE – LICENSING PORTAL..