Job Title: Environment, Climate Change and Resilience Program Officer
Hiring Organization: Vi
Agroforestry
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Agroforestry
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/06/2024
Purpose
of the position:
The
position is responsible for developing and maintaining high quality in all our
work relating to Environment Climate Change and Resilience (ECCR) including
agroforestry, SALM, SALM in ASAL, food security and nutrition, biodiversity and
eco system services. The ECCR Officer reports to the Country Manager.
Responsibilities
General
Responsibilities:
- Promote
and support the interest of Vi Agroforestry
- Be
committed to and contribute to the fulfilment of the Vi Agroforestry
strategy.
- Ensure
and promote rightsbased approach in all that we do.
- Ensure
adherence to Vi Agroforestry policies, guidelines, operating procedures
and workplans.
- Ensure
compliance to donor requirements.
- Ensure
high quality in all that we do.
- Be
committed to fight corruption and fraud and always report when there is
any kind of suspicion.
- Take
active part in resource mobilization.
- Ensure
that gender is mainstreamed, and Gender Transformation is promoted in all
our operations.
- Keep
abreast with the development in your areas of responsibility.
- Liaise
with partner organisations, researchers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute
to effective cooperation among staff in the global organisation.
- Contribute
to a healthy work environment at the workplace.
- Support
teamwork and assist each other as needs arise.
- contribute
to the development and implementation of risk management plans, work plans
and budgets for the country office.
- Upon
request from the manager, fulfil other tasks at the country office or
department level.
- Keep
your manager updated on opportunities and challenges as well as on the
progress of your assignments. Make sure to inform your manager well in
advance if you have difficulties meeting your deadlines.
- Contribute
to development and implementation of risk management plans, workplans and
country office budgets.
Key
Responsibilities
- Offer
technical advice to Vi Agroforestry, Partners and Stakeholders on issues
related to agroforestry, SALM, SALM in ASAL, food security and nutrition,
biodiversity and eco system services.
- Ensure
our methodologies, policies, guidelines and manuals in place are well
known and implemented at the country’s operations.
- Support
resource mobilization and QA new proposals and reports in relation to
ECCR.
- QA
workplans and reports received from partner organisations.
- Be
active in advocacy related to above mentioned working areas and support
the country office on the same.
- Take
active part in networks and forums to strengthen our position as an
Agroforestry and Climate Change organization, keeping a breast with the
development in our core areas.
- Empower
Partners and projects on enhancing livelihood improvement options through
agroforestry value chains.
- Support
partners to have Capacity in promoting use of Sustainable Energy
technologies.
- Lead
the country office in the establishment of Agroforestry Training centres
and oversee the achievement of their objective, i.e. They are established
as centres of excellence that provide leadership, best practices,
research, support and training on agroforestry, sustainable agriculture
land management (SALM), biodiversity conservation, management and
governance of natural resources.
- Promote
active participation of women, youths, and children in AF and SALM
activities amongst partners and stake holders.
- Empower
partners on seed technology, handling, and procurement.
- Support
partners in mapping, review and updating seeds sources for their use.
- Upon
request from the country manager, fulfil other tasks at the country
office/regional office or department level.
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field
Other
Professional Qualifications
- Knowledgeable
on grant management and compliance issues
- Good
knowledge in Microsoft Office365 applications.
- Strong
network and networking skills
- Well
versed with application of Do not Harm, Conflict Sensitivity and Human
Rights Based Approach, gender Equality.
Work
Experience
- A
minimum of five (5) years’ experience from the NGO Sector.
- A
minimum of three (03) years’ leadership experience.
- A
minimum of three (03) years’ experience working with agroforestry,
sustainable agriculture land management practices, climate change
mitigation.
- A
minimum of 2 years’ experience in project management.
- Experience
in partnership development and systems analysis.
- Technical
and administrative experience with implementing partners management and
engagement.
- Experience
integrating inclusive approaches into ECCR (especially for gender, youth
and social inclusiveness).
- Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fastpaced environment set
priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience
in carbon sequestration is an added advantage.
Personal
Competencies
- Strong
management and leadership skills
- Attention
to details.
- Strong
analytical skills
- Excellent
communication skills – Written and spoken.
- Decisive
- Respectful
and transparent
- Collaborative
skills
- Strategic
and conceptual thinking skills
- Structured
- Selfdriven
- Flexible
and creative personality
- organizational
and time management skills.
- Excellent
presentation and facilitation skills
How To
Apply
Submit
your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to recruitment@viagroforestry.org
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email. Closing Date : 15
May. 2024