Job Title: Project Officer,
Supervisor: Manager,
Projects,
Job Group: NETF 6,
Position Type: Full time,
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Travel Required: 5-10%,
Job Purpose
Project officer is
responsible for identification, selection and coordination of implementation of
projects in line with NETFUND mandate and strategy. The officer will initiate
strategic partnerships for effective programme delivery. He/she will also provide
technical support to enhance capacity of the beneficiaries and other
stakeholders in environmental management.
Responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities will entail assisting in:
- Developing
of appropriate project selection tools and structures;
- Establishing
and implementing appropriate project management, monitoring and evaluation
systems;
- Providing
technical support to supported organisations and beneficiaries to
effectively develop and implement the projects;
- Establishing
and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective communication,
negotiation to ensure project deliverables are met;
- Undertaking
capacity assessments and due diligence for selected beneficiaries before
project implementation;
- Monitoring
and evaluating all aspects of the supported projects including risk,
project outcomes, impact as well as project progress and effectiveness;
- Liaising
with beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation to ensure project
success; and
- Advising
stakeholders on emerging project issues that may affect project
development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets,
timeframes, policy objectives and other project and priorities.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in environmental management, project management or any other
related field;
- Proficient
in computer skills; and
- Fulfil
the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
How To Apply
- Detailed
job and person specifications are to be obtained from the Fund`s website
www.netfund.go.ke
- Candidate
must submit Tax compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance
Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Higher Education
Loans Board; and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations.
- Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit hard/soft copies of their
applications together with their up-dated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies
of academic and professional certificates on or before the closing dates
on August 25, 2020. Send soft copies to recruitment@netfund.go.ke.
- The
application envelope to be clearly marked with reference number for each
position.
- Only
the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- NETFUND
is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and is committed to diversity and
gender equality.
- Any
form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Hard copies applications
should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Environment
Trust Fund
P.O. Box 19324- 00100
Nairobi.
