WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office
(KCO), is seeking to recruit:
Project Executant
To be based in Eldama Ravine, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Conservation Manager, the Project Executant’s major functions will be:
Project Executant
To be based in Eldama Ravine, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Conservation Manager, the Project Executant’s major functions will be:
- To
ensure the project effectively contributes to the objectives of the overall
framework Project known as “The Innovative Approaches towards
Rehabilitating the Mau Ecosystem”.
- S/He
will provides advice and collaboration as appropriate to the Conservation
Manager;
- Participate
in strategic partnership-building at the project level;
- fundraising
for project activity implementation;
- have
in place effective project organizational/management structures, policies,
and processes; and
- ensure
that the project technical and financial standards and reporting
requirements are met.
Major duties will include but not limited to:
- technical
and administrative supervision and accountable for all project funds,
assets and office facilities according to WWF FOM policy, including reporting
thereof;
- in
consultation with the Conservation Manager, responsible for the
development of the project work-plan and ensure its implementation;
- ensure
that environmental awareness and education programme continues to be
developed and implemented with full participation of the target
communities and partners;
- ensure
contractual commitments and delivery of the outlined outputs are met;
- ensure
the implementation of programme/project reporting, monitoring and
evaluation system for the project;
- establish
new and strengthen the existing institutional linkages with partners and
stakeholders;
- continue
to support and strengthen the local communities into conservation groups
and assist community/self-help projects in the alleviation of poverty
through the existing and/or new income generating activities;
- be
the main link between the major stakeholders within the project forming a
hub between the governments (national and county), communities, Civil
Society Organizations, Private Sector institutions;
- facilitate
regular site steering committee meetings to enhance information sharing
and increased resource mobilization within key stakeholders to ensure
sustainability;
- provide
advice on pertinent conservation issues in the area, search for lessons
learned within the WWF network that are relevant to the project that could
help improve the project implementation;
- participate
in relevant conservation meetings and workshops in the area, and develop
papers, reports and presentations as necessary.
The incumbent must possess:
- a
university degree in Natural Resource/Environmental Management, Project
Management, Ecology, Forestry or related field;
- at
least 5years experience in a similar or management position;
- technical
proficiency in conservation, forestry and integrated natural resource
management;
- good
skills in project planning, proposal writing, management, implementation
and evaluation as well as experience working with donors;
- strong
communication skills (written/oral), good team leader/player with strong
interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and
maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with
local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector and the
scientific community, leadership and team management skills;
- good
skills in negotiation, liaison, relationship and conflict management
skills;
- Strong
analytical skills;
- A
working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
- adaptable,
flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands;
- excellent
knowledge of Kiswahili and local cultures are added advantages;
- clean
driving license (minimum Class E), with at least 3 years driving
experience; and
- adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and
Knowledgeable;
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
email a cover letter and CV to the
Human Resource Manager,
WWF-KCO
Email: HResource@wwfesarpo.org
not later than 28 November 2011.
Human Resource Manager,
WWF-KCO
Email: HResource@wwfesarpo.org
not later than 28 November 2011.
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