Job Title: Partnership Coordinator
Hiring Organization: Blue
Ventures
Location – Locality: Mombasa
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Conservation
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/11/2024
The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic environment, working independently and collaboratively to address complex challenges effectively.
Required:
- Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent) in marine science, environmental
science/conservation, natural resources management, rural/community
development, sustainable development or relevant proven practical
experience in relevant fields.
- Eligibility
to live and work in Kenya, respectively.
- At
least 7 years of demonstrable practical experience working in Marine
natural resource management and community-led conservation and management.
- Commitment
to a community-based approach to conservation in Kenya and demonstrable
practical experience working in community-based conservation and
development in Kenya.
- Experience
developing and nurturing community-based and multi-sectoral partnerships,
including with communities, fisheries authorities, and civil
society.Proven experience in project planning and management, budget
preparation and management and preparation of technical and budget
reports.
- Excellent
networking, relationship-building and conflict mediation skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, and
ability to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and
written form, and to connect with people of all levels and cultural
backgrounds.
- Fluency
in written and spoken English.
- High
level of organisation, flexibility, ability to work in a team, work well
under pressure, and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing
demands.
- Able
to adapt to and navigate through diverse and dynamic environments, be open
to change, embrace new ideas and adjust based on feedback.
- Ability
to understand and relate to the challenges and aspirations of local
communities, fostering trust and constructive engagement.
- Demonstrate
a collaborative working style. Effectively work with multidisciplinary and
cross-functional, global, regional, and country teams and build strong
relationships with external partners and stakeholders to foster trust and
demonstrate commitment.
- Champion
Blue Ventures’ mission and values passionately inspire and motivate teams,
direct reports and partners towards a shared vision of restoring ocean
life, empowering communities, and driving positive change in fisheries
management and marine conservation.
- Excellent
knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus).
We
would also love to see
- Experience
working with communities where BVC works and has interest and knowledge of
regional and national contexts.
- Experience
of small-scale fisheries, marine conservation or rural development
sectors, working with institutional partners within the conservation and
development sectors.
- Competency
in language of the countries of the region e.g. Swahili, etc
