Republic
of Kenya
Ministry
of Environment and Mineral Resources
Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
Secretariat at the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
Introduction
The
SLM methodologies will be implemented through a 5-year Kenya Agricultural
Productivity and Sustainable Land Management Project KAPSLMP) that became
effective from 1st November 2010.
To
enhance capacity in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, a
component secretariat composed of two officers will be formed to oversee the
implementation of component three (3) of the Project that is geared towards the
Strengthening of an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Land Management
(SLM).
The
secretariat will be comprised of two officers: Component Manager and a Deputy
Component Manager.
The
MEMR intends to apply part of the GEF funds to hire the services of a Component
and Deputy Component Manager under the terms of reference described below:
Objective
of the Position of a Component Manager (CM)
The
Component Manager will be overall responsible for the day-today management
of the SLM Component with close cooperation with SLM coordinator and the Kenya
Agricultural Productivity Project KAPP Secretariat (KS)
Specific
Activities
The
Component Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective
implementation of the Component with the following responsibilities:
- Overall
day-to-day management of the Component
- Guide and
oversee the managerial and technical aspects of implementation of the
Component
- Facilitate
cooperation between the other project components, and the (KS) and
exchange lessons learnt and best practices
- Monitor the
outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations,
recommend remedial actions to be taken by the project management
- Review and
comment on financial reports and plans
- Provide
secretariat support and ensure quality delivery of meetings and reports to
the KS, national SLM committee and overall project steering committee
- Prepare work
plans and budget for activities of the Component
- Ensure the
Expenditures of the component are reflected annually in the printed
estimates
- Ensure
accountable, efficient and transparent use of the Component funds
- Manage
consultancy inputs
- Prepare inputs
to the project reports
- Be responsible
for contracting consultants for the Component
- Identify needs
and take part in the procurement of goods and services for the Component
- Contribute to
the efficient administration of the component e.g. by making proposals for
any means to improve component efficiency
- In general
ensure all Component activities and outcomes are fulfilled.
Qualification
and Experience
Advanced
university degree (at least a Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably with
experience in environmental economics, environmental management/policy, or
development studies, Natural Resource
Management, Land Use Planning.
Management, Land Use Planning.
Requisite
Experience and Skills
- Minimum of ten
years experience, five of which must be at senior level, in the
development and implementation of programmes related to environmental
management/assessment, including monitoring and reporting
- Vast knowledge
and experience in natural resource, environmental and Land Use issues in
Kenya
- Experience in
financial management will be an added advantage
- Strong drafting
and report writing skills
- Ability to
interact with, articulate ideas, and facilitate high level meetings of
experts, policy makers, Government officials, and professional.
- Proven project
management/assessment, evaluation and monitoring skills
- Experience in
performance contracting process will be an added advantage
- Must be
knowledgeable in various computer application packages
- Ability to forge
partnerships and a team player
Reporting: The Component
Manager will report to the Permanent Secretary
Job
Title: Deputy Component Manager
Objective
of the Position of the Deputy Component manager
The
Deputy Component Manager will assist the component Manager to ensure smooth
running of the Component office and implementation of the Component
Specific
Activities
The
specific duties of the Deputy Component Manager will support the Component
Manager in coordination and management of the Component, the specific functions
being and not limited to the following:
- Assist the
Component manager in day-to-day management of the Component
- Assist the CM on
the managerial and technical aspects of implementation of the Component
- Monitor the
outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations,
recommend remedial actions to be taken by the project management
- Assist the CM to
Manage consultancy inputs
- Prepare inputs
to the project reports
- Identify needs
and take part in the procurement of goods and services for the Component
- Assist the CM to
ensure that the outcomes for the Component are fulfilled
- Support the
Component Accountant in preparing financial reports
- Support the
Component Manager in organising Component meetings and activities
- Manage the
Component registry
- Initiate
procurement of Component Office equipment and services in collaboration
with the Component Officer and Accountant and
- Manage transport
operations
Qualification
and Experience
- Advanced
university degree (at least a Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably
with experience in environmental economics, environmental
management/policy, or development studies, Natural Resource Management,
Land Use Planning.
Requisite
Experience and Skills
- Minimum of 7
years experience, three of which must be at senior level, in the
development and implementation of programmes related to environmental
management/assessment, including monitoring and reporting
- Vast knowledge
and experience in natural resource, environmental and Land Use issues in
Kenya
- Experience in
financial management will be an added advantage
- Strong drafting
and report writing skills
- Ability to
interact with, articulate ideas, and facilitate high-level meetings of
experts, policy makers, Government officials, and professional.
- Proven project
management/assessment, evaluation and monitoring skills
- Experience in
performance contracting process will be an added advantage
- Must be
knowledgeable in various computer application packages
- Monitoring and
evaluation
Reporting: The Deputy
Component Manager will report to the Component Manager
The
applications for the two posts should be submitted to the following address by
29th April 2011.
Permanent
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
NHIF Building 12th Floor
P.O Box 30126
Nairobi
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
NHIF Building 12th Floor
P.O Box 30126
Nairobi