WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office
(KCO), is seeking to recruit:
Project Officer - Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
To be based in Lamu, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer’s major functions will be:
Project Officer - Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
To be based in Lamu, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer’s major functions will be:
- to
ensure that the Lamu Seascape ESD project is effectively implemented;
- provide
advice and collaboration as appropriate to the Coordinator and as required
under the umbrella of the overall SIDA-funded ESD Programme;
- participate
in strategic partnership building at the programme level in liaison with
Programme Coordinator, Lake Victoria Catchment Environmental Education
Programme (LVCEEP) and other relevant players identified in the project
document;
- fundraising
for programme activity implementation;
- implements
effective programme organizational/management structures, policies, and
processes;
- ensures
that the project technical standards and reporting requirements are met.
Major duties will include but not limited to:
- Liaising
with colleagues, teachers and community groups on the design and
implementation of environmental education (EE) and education for
sustainable development programmes for various beneficiaries especially
teachers, pupils, students and development workers;
- coordinate
other Lamu Sea/Landscape personnel (WWF and partners) to develop and
implement a broad environmental awareness and education programme, with
full participation of the target communities to bring about tangible
benefits from changes in their habits and attitudes as a result of the
programme;
- organize
training workshops and build the capacity of stakeholders and schools on
EE and ESD;
- research
necessary information and develop concepts for programme implementation
and fundraising purposes;
- research
and develop educational programmes and resources for schools children,
adults, families, community groups or visitors to sites of special
conservation interest;
- develop
awareness materials on thematic issues for publication in liaison with the
KCO Communications Officer and other relevant staff;
- in
collaboration with the CKP coordinator, develop TORs for consultancy work in the programme
and guide consultants on necessary programme implementation;
- develop
relevant information for posting on KCO website and for contribution to
WWF-ESARPO/KCO occasional newsletters and other communication materials;
- develop
quality technical reports on project implementation;
- participate
in relevant conservation meetings and workshops in the programme area and
develop papers, reports and presentations/talks as necessary;
- provide
advice on pertinent ESD/conservation issues in the programme area;
- identify
lessons learned within the WWF network that are relevant to ESD that could
help improve implementation of other projects; develop proposals and
fundraise for further programme implementation;
- build
partnerships with diverse stakeholders for successful project
implementation;
- organizing
events and activities to raise awareness of conservation issues;
- training
others, such as teachers, in the use of resources and in delivering
educational sessions;
- recruit,
supervise and work with volunteers;
- act
as a point of contact for teachers, educationists and colleagues, responding
to requests for information on educational issues;
- manage
budgets for projects and educational programmes; carrying out risk
assessments, particularly for outdoor activities.
The incumbent must possess:
- holder
of a university degree in Conservation Science, Natural
Resource/Environmental Management, Project Management, Education and/or
Development Science, or related field;
- post-graduate
qualifications in education and/or training
would be an added advantage;
- at
least 3 years experience in a similar position;
- technical
proficiency in conservation and environmental or natural resource
management;
- strong
communication skills (written and oral), good team leader/player with
strong interpersonal skills;
- excellent
knowledge of Kiswahili and local cultures are added advantages;
- skilled
in communication, liaison and in relationship building and maintenance;
- good
skills in project planning, proposal writing, management, implementation
and evaluation as well as experience of working with a diversity of
donors;
- strong
analytical skills; strong vocational interest in nature conservation;
- a
working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
- excellent
inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and
maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with
local communities, government agencies and the NGO/CBO community;
- adaptable,
flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands;
- excellent
oral and written communications skills in English; and
- adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and
Knowledgeable;
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
email a cover letter and CV to the
Human Resource Manager,
WWF-KCO
Email: HResource@wwfesarpo.org
not later than 28 November 2011.
Human Resource Manager,
WWF-KCO
Email: HResource@wwfesarpo.org
not later than 28 November 2011.
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