Position title: Monitoring, Evaluation
& Learning (MEL) Manager
Reports to: Director Conservation Programmes, WWF
Kenya
Supervises: None
Job Grade: TBA
1) Mission: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is the Global Conservation Organization whose mission is to stop the degradation of the Planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which
human live in harmony with nature.
As part of WWF Kenya’s
growth to make conservation impact at scale locally to deliver towards this
global goal, we are strengthening our internal capacity to support an effective
monitoring, evaluation and learning system.
The role of the
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will therefore be to develop,
review and implement a robust Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning framework
and tools to facilitate measurement of progress; enhance compliance of programmes
and projects with Network standards, policy frameworks and best practices; and
achieve efficiency and accountability.
2) Major Functions: The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager will
work on a full time basis under the direction of the Director Conservation
Programmes (DCP) - WWF Kenya towards effective implementation of WWF Strategic
Plan for Kenya.
The holder of the
position will play a major role in providing technical support to the
Conservation Programme especially in tracking conservation delivery using the
Dashboard and appropriate M&E tools and processes, building capacity for
M&E among field projects’ staff.
S/he will be expected
to assist project managers in ensuring sound project planning, monitoring and
evaluation of progress and technical reporting.
The MEL Manager will provide technical support to the functions of the WWF-Kenya Departments so as to ensure the development and implementation of the Organizational Strategic Plan to the highest standards, in particular;
The MEL Manager will provide technical support to the functions of the WWF-Kenya Departments so as to ensure the development and implementation of the Organizational Strategic Plan to the highest standards, in particular;
a) Monitoring — Take lead in the design and
implementation of a monitoring framework to track delivery against WWF - K
goals and objectives.
b) Evaluation — Take lead in the analysis of
data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and
areas for improvement. In addition, facilitate evaluations of WWF - K
activities especially external evaluations to determine impact.
c) Reporting - Provide regularly updated
reports to the DCP and Departmental Heads on the status of implementation against
WWF - Kenya goals and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent will work with
Project Managers to ensure timely and quality technical reports as per WWF
network standards and donor requirements.
d) Knowledge management - Facilitate
continuous and collaborative learning within WWF - Kenya based on key data from
the performance management system.
Specific Duties and
Responsibilities
- Leads
the development of a comprehensive MEL Plan and System for WWF - Kenya;
- Ensures
that all programmes and project adheres to the WWF Network Programme and
Projects Management Standards (PPMS);
- Establishes
effective knowledge management mechanisms including documentation of
baselines, impacts and
- Take
charge of collating and synthesizing information, updating the monitoring
matrix and other monitoring tools in place (Dashboard, SPMS, APMS) for
both conservation and operational objectives;
- Assist
the DCP in tracking, consolidating and uploading/forwarding of project
technical progress reports to WWF International, web-based repositories
and/or the relevant National Organizations and donors;
- Working
closely with the Departmental Heads, provide backstopping and guidance in
the performance of the Organizational Strategic Plan;
- Assist
the DCP in providing support to project evaluations and consultancies;
- Prepares
relevant technical briefing papers and status updates to the WWF - Kenya
Senior Management Team (SMT);
- Take
lead in MEL capacity building activities for WWF - Kenya Project staff,
including WWF Network Standards trainings;
- In
liaison with the WWF - Kenya Communications Manager, compile news and
produce conservation communication materials to promote the Organization’s
brand;
- Convene
and facilitate learning events for WWF - Kenya staff to strengthen
implementation delivery and capturing of best practices;
- Perform
other relevant duties as requested by the DCP or the Executive Director.
Profile
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- University
degree to at least MSc level in an appropriate field of management or
natural sciences (conservation, environment, natural resource management,
marine, forest, freshwater, terrestrial ecology, animal sciences);
- Professional
training in Monitoring and Evaluation;
- At
least 7 years professional experience in project / programme Monitoring
and Evaluation.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Experience
with practical development and implementation of natural resource
management and related result-based management oriented monitoring system;
- Knowledge
of programme design (mainly log-frame or similar frameworks), monitoring
and evaluation;
- Good
management and coordination skills as well as experience in technical
project implementation;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and to
develop and maintain strong relationships with field staff.
- Experience
in writing project reports and management plans.
- Possession
of strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Setting
high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement
methods to monitor progress towards goal attainment; tenaciously working
to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process
of goal achievement and continuous
- A
working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects.
- Knowledge
in use of data management and analysis software e.g. SPSS, EpInfo, STATA.
- Adaptable,
flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands.
- Experience
and skills in training and transfer of knowledge.
- Willingness
to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas of
Kenya.
- Adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging &
Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering
Results.
Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts on a regular basis with
conservation and operations teams within the WWF Kenya, ROA and CEA Global
Initiative projects
External: Interacts with national governmental
institutions, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, donors,
specialists / consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the
WWF Kenya DCP
Position title:Programme Coordinator Rhino Project
Reports to: Species Conservation Manager, WWF Kenya
Supervises: None
Grade: TBD
Location: Nairobi
WWF Kenya Species Conservation
Programme is seeking to recruit Programme Coordinator Rhino Project.
The selected candidate will be
reporting to Species Conservation Manager who will lead WWF species
conservation policy work.
The WWF Kenya rhino programme is
supporting implementation of the National Black Rhino Conservation Strategy -
which involves various stakeholders and lead by KWS; and for which the majority
of the funds raised are spent through KWS.
WWF Ke seeks a
dedicated individual, available immediately, to scale up and to coordinate WWF
rhino conservation work.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinates the implementation of Rhino
conservation project activities in line with projects action plans
- Oversee WWF Kenya Rhino project development,
management, implementation and the technical and financial reporting against
the project implementation and action plan adhering to WWF network
programme management standards, working closely with the WWF-Kenya Species
Conservation Manager and finance teams
- Leads in the assessment and reporting of
progress including quality assurance, capacity building and conservation
innovations
- Working with finance team, responsible for
project budgeting, implementation of annual work plans and project
activities coordination
- Responsible for coordination and consultation
of rhino project stakeholders and external groups , workshops and
overseeing project procurement
- Hold overall financial responsibility for the
programme, adhering to WWF network standards and supporting implementing
partners achieve the same WWF standards
- Responsible for donor reporting (technical and
financial), within and outside of the WWF network
- To work with WWF Kenya Communications
department to ensure science and conservation results generated by the
Project are communicated to the general public and to policy makers as
well as WWF network.
- Undertake such other duties as may be directed
by the Species Conservation Manager.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and
Experience Required
The successful candidate will have
significant experience and a proven conservation record and comprehensive
understanding, in natural resource conservation, ideally with a focus on rhino
and elephant.
In particular the candidate must
have:
- Master’s degree in wildlife conservation,
natural resource management or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years practical experience ¡n
wildlife conservation in Kenya with an international non-governmental
organization (NGO) or relevant government agency.
- Experience in wildlife law enforcement and
capacity building is a definite advantage;
- 3 years’ experience in project development,
management (technical and financial), monitoring and reporting (technical
and financial).
- Excellent written, strong presentation and
communication skills with excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
- Strong project management, organizational, and
interpersonal skills;
- Problem solving and conflict management skills
- Negotiation and contract management skills
- Financial management skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with teams
and senior managers;
- 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,
the not-for-profit sector and the scientific community.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Programme Coordinator has no direct line
reports but is responsible for ensuring WWF grantees expenditure is as outlined
in the rhino conservation project workplans and budgets.
Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts with other WWF staff on a daily basis,
and as required coordinates and interacts with the WWF Ke Species Conservation
Manager, WWF Ke species team as well as WWF Africa, WWF International, and
other WWF Network staff.
External: Interacts with national and county government at different levels, non governmental organisations, academic institutions, donors, specialists/consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the WWF Kenya Species Manager.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from the Species Manager.
Other tasks may be assigned as
necessary according to organizational needs.
Position title:Director, Fundraising & Communications, WWF Kenya
Reports to:Executive Director, WWF Kenya
Supervises:Manager/s, Communications Manager/s, Fundraising
Manager, Grants
Grade: TBD
Date: September 2014
Mission of the Department: To help the WWF Kenya office and the WWF
Network grow in strength and influence by leading the development of a growth
strategy and building the WWF Kenya brand and profile.
Major Functions:
- Lead the development and ¡mplementation of
fundraising and communication strategies and plans for WWF-Kenya
- Leads the fundraising efforts on behalf of WWF
Kenya including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed
fundraising strategy and budget.
- Manages and implements a fundraising action
plan covering Public Sector Partners (PSPs), foundations, corporate, major
donors and High Net-worth Individuals (HNWI).
- The Director leads the fundraising team in
negotiating and ensuring that contractual obligations are met for
prospective and existing donors, including managing donor relationships
- Builds long term relationships with strategic
partners to mobilize resources in line with strategies
- Works with WWF Network to maximise funding for
WWF-Kenya from donors outside of Kenya
- Proactively manages WWF Kenya’s corporate
affairs and communications relating to conservation programs and
initiatives.
- Establishes and manages WWF Kenya’s
communication and brand development that supports organisational
growth.
The Director is responsible for
running a strategic assessment of WWF Kenya’s communications and brand status
in Kenya and for developing a robust plan that includes allocating human and
financial resources to increase WWF Kenya’s influence and perception.
S/he will work closely with the
Executive Director, Director Conservation, Director Finance & Operations
and Director and People and Organization Development to ensure strong integration
of communications and marketing within all functions
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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- Directs, coordinates and leads the
implementation of resource mobilization strategies of WWF Kenya with
Government Aid Agencies/PSPs, foundations, corporations, High Net Worth
Individuals (HNWI) and other potential streams of income and monitors
fundraising performance and growth.
- Works with other WWF Kenya Directors to
develop and implement fundraising, communications and marketing strategy
that leverages the unique strengths of WWF Kenya to achieve the ambitious
fundraising targets while strengthening brand recognition in key markets
and audiences.
- Works with the Conservation Director to
develop high impact conservation programme design that meets funding
requirements;
- Takes Lead in building an institutional and
up-to-date knowledge of donors, including regular donor mapping and
explores all funding opportunities relevant to the needs of WWF Kenya
- Prioritizes, organizes and leads proposal
development teams ¡n conservation and fundraising teams to develop funding
strategies for the various priority landscapes requiring funding within
the country office and leads development of fundraising materials for institutional
and other Donors.
- Supports the WWF Kenya teams to fund raise
better by preparing briefings, advice on funding opportunities and
tailored approaches for individual donor meetings and events
- Develops relationships with fundraising
directors of WWF National Organisations and WWF International to explore
funding potential for WWF Kenya from donors outside of Kenya.
- Develops fundraising initiatives that will
maximize unrestricted funding
- Oversees the redevelopment of the WWF-Kenya
website to encourage online engagement for campaigning, engagement and
individual online donations
- Leads and provides technical support in
developing and implementing effective internal and external public
relations & communications strategies for communicating WWF Kenya conservation
initiatives and enhancing corporate image, visibility and brand;
- Advises on the development of appropriate
country and regional corporate engagements, in line with WWF policies and
approach and in conjunction with global partnership team.
- Promotes the effective integration of
communications and marketing messages and activities within WWF Kenya
programmes and in line with the overall WWF Communications & Marketing
strategy.
- Directs, coordinates and manages the
Fundraising and Communications functions of WWF Kenya
- Works with Department heads and Programme
Managers to develop and lead nationwide campaigns for brand building and
public engagement.
- Monitors performance of selected NGOs in our
market to benchmark WWF Kenya performance.
- Monitors fundraising income target and
performance to ensure targets are met
- Manages the fundraising and communications
expenditure budgets
- Serves as a member of the WWF Kenya SMT,
ensuring follow up and implementation of recommendations for all
engagements relating to fundraising, marketing and communications
- Represents the organization in various
platforms to promote WWF Kenya’s and the sectors position on important
conservation and relevant public policy issues
- Performs other duties as requested by the WWF
Kenya Executive Director.
This position description will be
regularly updated and reviewed in consultation with the WWF Kenya
Executive Director.
Executive Director.
Profile
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- An advanced degree in management, business
administration, communication, marketing, or other relevant field.
- Proven experience of successful fundraising
across the priority donor segments, with a track record of raising
significant gifts (6 figures) from government agencies, foundations,
corporations or major donors
- At least 8 years of leading and managing teams
- Proven success in developing and executing
branding and communications strategies.
- Proven editorial judgement and thorough
knowledge of on and off-line international media markets.
- Experience in developing and implementing
online/digital strategies for engagement, campaigning and fundraising
- Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit
sector, preferably of environmental non-governmental organizations.
- Proven success in a multi-cultural
international setting.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Proven understanding of resource mobilisation
and/or fundraising strategies in the priority areas
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including the
ability to build a team of highly motivated and well qualified staff, and
to foster the integration of diverse, multi-disciplinary actors into
focused initiatives
- Strong strategic and analytical skills,
including a talent for crystallizing key strategic options for discussion
and decision.
- Superlative diplomatic and communication
skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a
broad spectrum of individuals (individual donors, business leaders, public
figures, WWF staff), within a broad range of cultural environments.
- A strong team player capable of integrating
diverse activities within an evolving environment; must be comfortable
with change and leading change within an organizational framework.
- Fully supportive of WWF’s mission and global
priorities.
- Must be committed to equal opportunity
employment policies.
Working Relationships
- Internal: WWF Kenya Executive Director,
Director Conservation, Director Finance & Operations and Director
People and Organization Development, Fundraising Managers, Communication
Managers, Grants Manager, Programme Managers; Members of the Marketing
Committee and Global Development Centre; Leaders or managers of Marketing
& Communications and other senior personnel.
- External: External partners, WWF Network,
Government Ministries, Development Organizations, fundraising consultants
and suppliers, media partners, communication and design agency staff,
press.
This job description covers the main
tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated
proactively from staff.
Other tasks may be assigned as
necessary according to organizational needs.
Position title:Fundraising Manager,
WWF-Kenya
Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Communications,
WWF-Kenya
Supervises: None
Grade: TBD
Date: September 2014
Major Function: Develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy
to grow income from within Kenya and maximise sources of income from WWF
network offices and their external donors
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy
to grow income from within WWF Kenya based on research and knowledge of
the most appropriate sources of income for the region
- Explore the partnership potential of strategic
corporate engagements, working closely with the international corporate
partnerships team to ensure corporate alliances are strategic as well as
philanthropically aligned
- Build public sector partnerships with
bilateral and multilateral agency offices and other agencies in Kenya,
working with the relevant WWF offices who manage the parent relationships
- Develop and implement a strategy to grow
income from major donors, including high net worth individuals and
foundations from Kenya.
- Work closely with WWF network offices to
identify potential donors (corporate, individual and foundation) from
outside Kenya with an interest in Kenya and Kenya’s conservation
programmes.
- Prepare high quality proposals and reports for
prospective donors such approaches, in conjunction with the relevant WWF
fundraising offices who manage the donor relationships; and work closely
with conservation teams to ensure programme delivery and strong
information flows
- Set fundraising targets in conjunction with
the WWF Kenya Directors, monitor and manage performance on a quarterly and
annual basis and report as required to WWF-Kenya SMT
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum undergraduate university degree.
- At least five years’ experience in fundraising
in at least one of the areas of: public sector partnerships, major donors,
trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising.
- At least three years’ fundraising experience
in an international setting, ideally with an INGO and with experience in
Africa.
- Experience of creating and implementing a
fundraising strategy for new markets
- Proven track record of generating significant
gifts, preferably in the context of an international organisation
- Experience and expertise in developing
relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or
corporations.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong diplomatic skills with sensitivity to
political and cultural issues.
- High ethical standards of behavior, good
judgment, respect for others, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
in English and other required language(s) – see below.
- Demonstrable numerical and budgetary skills,
including preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and
spreadsheets
- Strong interpersonal and communicating skills
in a multicultural environment.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail and
strong analytical skills
- Energetic, proactive and capable of working
independently as well as being an active member of the team.
- Flexible and creative with an aptitude for
solving problems; positive attitude.
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate
& Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable,
Persevering & Delivering Results.
Working Relationships:
- Internal: Interacts regularly with other
senior Fundraising, Programme, Policy and Management staff of Africa
offices, WWF International and WWF network and donor offices; works
closely with international support staff in fundraising, in particular
Global Development Centre, Corporate Partnerships team, Fundraising Group,
WWF International Development team
- External: Interacts with all types of partner
and donors locally, regionally and internationally.
- Fundraising consultants and other suppliers as
required.
This job description covers the main
tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated
proactively from staff.
Other tasks may be assigned as
necessary according to organizational needs.
Position Title:Communication Manager
Reports to: Director Fundraising and Communication
Supervises:Communication Officer
Grade: B1
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Mission of the Department: To ensure strategic promotion of WWF Kenya Brand
among different audiences in the country and within the Network in support of
the WWF Strategic Plan and Communication Strategy.
Major Functions
- Ensure that the WWF- Kenya produces and
promotes strategic communication on its conservation programmes that are
of the very highest quality and relevance to Kenya and to implementation
of its Strategic Plan, in line with that of WWF - Regional Office for
Africa Communication & Branding Strategy and WWF International overall
Communications Strategy.
- Ensure that effective and strategic
communication strongly supports resource mobilization from diverse
partners.
Major duties and Responsibilities
Effective Communication for
Conservation Impact
- Works in close partnership with WWF Kenya SMT
and programme teams to develop and implement effective internal and
external public relations & communications strategies for
communicating WWF Kenya conservation initiatives and enhancing corporate
image, visibility and brand;
- Participates in developing, orchestrating and
implementing strategic outreach programmes and campaigns to positively
shape the thinking and public policy outcomes on conservation issues;
- Prepares talking points and speeches for top
management including Board of Directors;
- Develops and disseminates IEC materials
including print and electronic materials such as, logos, letterheads,
newsletters, e-newsletters, banners, brochures; and annual reports to
communicate WWF Kenya’s brand and conservation initiatives.
- Ensures effective management of WWF Kenya’s website
and ensures relevant and up to date content;
Strategic Partnerships & Media
Relations
- Plays a leading role in building and
strengthening the strategic partnerships and relationship with strategic
partners, government ministries and departments, public and private sector
coalitions, CSOs and other key stakeholders to shape and advance the WWF
Kenya position on conservation and related important policy issues;
- Designs and implements crises and media
handling strategies and builds strong media relations with the
organization;
- Takes a lead role in planning and organizing
corporate events such as media briefs, seminars and conferences among
others;
- Represents the organization in various
platforms to promote WWF Kenya’s and the sector’s position on important
conservation and relevant public policy issues;
- Participates in developing and implementing
Corporate Citizenship Programs and activities including an effective
measurement and analysis approach for campaigns that will support
prioritization of corporate citizenship activities and investments.
Management of Resources and Budgets
- Provides support to fundraising team in
designing fundraising information as part ofthe wider resource
mobilization strategy;
- Works with finance team to develop a
cost-effective budget, schedule and tracking system for all communication
programmes;
- Ensures prudent management and safety of
communication assets and resources;
Leadership and People Management
- Provides leadership and supervises the
communication team.
- Coordinates setting of both departmental work
plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance
appraisal for communication staff;
- Liaises with Human Resource function in
carrying out staff training needs assessments and recommends training
programs to address performance gaps;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Profile
Required Qualifications
- Holder of an advanced university degree in
Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or other related
fields;
- Proven track record, and at least 7 years
experience (Preferably in Kenya) in communications or PR;
- Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya;
- Understanding of institutional and legal
framework in Kenya as it relates to PR, media and communications issues;
- A good understanding of the realities of PR
and communications for promoting conservation issues;
- Excellent desktop publishing and multi-media
skills;
- Excellent Customer focus and communication
skills;
- Strategy formulation and deployment skills;
- An understanding of, and vocational interest
in environmental conservation, international development, NGO sector and
other related fields would be preferred;
- Excellent proficiency in English and
Kiswahili.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal,
organizational, analytical and research skills;
- Innovative, creative and willing to learn;
- Passionate about natural resource
conservation;
- Great team player and demonstrated ability to
work and deliver by working across different teams and programmes;
- Visionary leadership in corporate branding;
- Adherence to WWF’s values, which are:
Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and knowledgeable.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Communications Manager is
responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of all WWF Kenya staff
in the Communications Department.
He/she will involve himself/herself
as appropriate in the hiring, development, and evaluation of all WWF Kenya
staff in the Communications Department and ensure strategic growth and
development of the Department.
Working Relationships
- Internal: interacts with the WWF Kenya
Executive Director, Director Fundraising and Communication, Director
Conservation, other Heads of Departments and WWF staff on a daily basis,
and as required coordinates and interacts with the Coastal East Africa
(CEA) Nl team, and WWF-ROA, WWF International, and other WWF Network
staff.
- External: Interacts with national governmental
institutions, non - governmental organizations, academic institutions, the
media, donors, specialists/consultants, and other stakeholders, in
collaboration with Director Fundraising and Communication.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position and who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter and CV to: HResource@wwfkenya.org not later than 17th October 2014.
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position and who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter and CV to: HResource@wwfkenya.org not later than 17th October 2014.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
persons will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer
and committed to having a diverse workforce.