Project Assistant
Duty Station: Nairobi
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Transparency International – Kenya
Department: Policy, Legal &
Institutional Framework
Programme: Climate Governance &
Integrity Programme (CGIP)
Reports to: Deputy Programme Officer –
Climate Governance & Integrity Programme
Duration: 1 year with possibility of
extension
JOB SUMMARY: Transparency
International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency
International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-minded
individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge
and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
Climate Governance and Integrity Programme aims at strengthening
the legal framework & policies governing environmental practice in Kenya.
The programme aims at ensuring equitable sharing of accruing
environmental benefits through citizen mobilization and empowerment.
TI –Kenya is implementing a programme of action geared to
promoting transparency, accountability, integrity and anticorruption safeguards
in Climate Finance Governance (CFG) both nationally and globally.
The purpose is to increase capacities of climate finance
governance stakeholders to better engage, cooperate, advocate and contribute to
CFG policy development, implementation and oversight through low carbon
technology.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Programme Officer, the
Climate Governance and Integrity Project Assistant will assist in the
implementation of appropriate activities in support of TI- Kenya’s strategic
goals.
Responsibilities
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Support the implementation of Climate
Governance and Integrity projects in line with overall programme objectives and
TI-Kenya strategic goals.
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Assist in the organization and
coordination of trainings, forum meetings and events for TI-Kenya’s Climate
Governance and Integrity Programme.
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Assisting in convening meetings of
the Kenya Climate Finance Governance Network and drafting related reports.
·
Assist in the completion of
programmatic reports.
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Assist in research on various topics
of programmatic focus.
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Attend and participate in relevant
forums and meetings organized by TI-Kenya and its partners with reference to
climate governance and integrity.
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Contribute to team effort by
accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time
Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree in environmental
studies/sciences, natural resource management, geography, development studies
or any other related field.
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Excellent understanding of current
climate change issues coupled with demonstrated interest in climate governance
affairs.
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At least one year relevant
experience.
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Excellent communication skills (both
oral and written).
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Extraordinary initiative, creativity
and ability to think strategically
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Ability to work independently and as
a team
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Strong organizational and planning
skills and sound computer knowledge.
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Integrity, diplomacy and professional
discretion are essential.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one
document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at
least three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 16th
February 2018 to: hr@tikenya.org
Please include the reference: Project Assistant – CGIP as the
subject of your email application.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that TI-Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of
its recruitment process.