East
African Community
Lake
Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat
Job
Opportunity
The
East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC)
Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the Planning for Resilience
in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research, and Economic Development
(PREPARED) Project.
The
Project aims to mainstream integrated, multi-sectoral, evidence-based,
climate-resilient development planning and program implementation into the EAC
and its Partner States’ development agendas.
The
PREPARED Project is recruiting for Assistant
Coordinator(Grade P2) to
assist LVBC Program Coordinator to facilitate the implementation of the Project
with the LVBC Secretariat.
This
position will be based in Kisumu, Kenya at the LVBC Secretariat.
Duties
& Responsibilities
- Provide
administrative and technical support to the LVBC PREPARED Project
Coordinator in the organization of meetings and events. This will include
liaising with PREPARED Project staff to assist in preparations for
meetings, events and other activities; drafting letters of invitation and
ensuring their dispatch in accordance with EAC/LVBC protocols, and other
duties.
- Assist
in the development, monitoring and evaluation of joint work plans.
- Assist
in facilitating Project activities in Partner States.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Required Experience
- An
advanced university degree, preferably a Master’s Degree in Natural
Resources Management / Forestry, or related fields but with a greater
understanding of global environmental scientific issues;
- A
minimum of 3 years’ experience in project development or management,
preferably in the fields of environment, climate change and water supply,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH);
- Knowledgeable
in the EAC treaty, policies and protocol for sustainable development of
Lake Victoria Basin.
- Experience
working with donor funded programs, preferably USAID.
How to Apply
Qualified
candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter and 3 references to
preparedproject@gmail.com by May 1, 2015.
Please
reference the name of the position in the subject line of your email.
Only
candidates from EAC Partner States will be considered.
Successful
candidates will receive health insurance and pension contribution.
A
housing allowance will not be provided.
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