WWF Kenya Country Office
Why we are here: To stop the degradation
of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live
in harmony with nature.
Marine Project Manager
Ref: CKP/KMNR/01/2013
To be based in Mkokoni, Lamu.
Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme (CKP) Coordinator, the Marine Project Manager will ensure that the WWF Coastal Kenya Programme Action Plan is effectively implemented through this particular project by providing advice and collaboration as appropriate to the Programme Coordinator.
The incumbent will participate in strategic partnership building
at the project level; implementation of effective project
organizational/management structures, policies, and processes; fundraising for
project activity implementation; and ensuring that the project technical
standards and reporting requirements are met.
The incumbent must possess:
The incumbent must possess:
- A
university degree in Marine Natural Resource/MarineEnvironmental
Management, Project Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany or
related field;
- at
least 3 years experience in a similar position;
- technical
proficiency in conservation and marine natural resource management;
- excellent
oral and written communications skills in English and Kiswahili, knowledge
of local cultures are added advantages;
- clean
driving license (minimum Class E), with at least 3 years driving
experience;
- skills
in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict
management;
- good
skills in project planning, proposal writing, management, implementation
and evaluation as well as experience of working with a diversity of
donors;
- a
working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
- ability
to work in a multi-cultural environment that is sensitive to cultural,
religious and gender differences and promoting team synergy;
- 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; adaptable, flexible,
able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands.
Finance and Administration Officer
Ref: CKP/FAO/01/2013
To be based in Lamu.
Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme (CKP) Coordinator, the Finance and Administration Officer
Ref: CKP/FAO/01/2013
To be based in Lamu.
Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme (CKP) Coordinator, the Finance and Administration Officer
- ensures
the implementation of finance, accounting and administration systems,
policies, and procedures in the WWF CKP Office; in collaboration with the
Project Managers and Executants, ensure all grant proposals for projects
reflect WWF’s Finance and Administration policy;
- prepare
scheduled and general project administrative, financial and grants budgets
and financial reports thereof and submit to WWF-KCO within set
deadlines;
- monitor
the project cash flow, follow up on transfers with KCO and maintain
updated bank records;
- develop
and maintain a cash handling and transaction protocol, that reconciles
with the specific funding agency (KCO,WWF network, Others);
- closely
monitors and carries out periodic reviews of the projects’ administrative
expenditure so as to advice Project Managers and/or Executants on
efficient and effective utilization of human and fiscal resources;
- ensure
efficient and economical procurement of all supplies and manage their
storage, issuance and use; ensure that all relevant documentation is
properly and securely filed.
The incumbent must possess
- a
minimum of CPA (Part) 3 or equivalent;
- a
university degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or
related field will be an added advantage;
- three
years experience in a busy finance / accounting office;
- developed
financial management / accounting skills are essential;
- advanced
computer skills, particularly knowledge of MS Excel, email and intranet
tools software especially ORACLE;
- thorough
understanding of international and local finance and accounting
systems;
- good
knowledge of fund accounting; strong analytical skills and ability to set
priorities and complete tasks with minimum supervision;
- experience
in implementing and monitoring the compliance of F&A system, policies
and procedures, preferably in the context of an international organization;
- ability
to work independently and effectively under pressure and adherence to
strict deadlines;
- ability
to work in a multi-cultural environment that is sensitive to cultural,
religious and gender differences and promoting team synergy; good report
writing skills;
- excellent
oral and written English and Swahili.
Interested candidates adhering to WWF’s values, which are:Optimistic,
Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable and who meet the above requirements should email a
cover letter and CV and must quote the specific position and reference number
on the subject line providing telephone and email contacts of three referees to
the
Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO,
HResource@wwfesarpo.org
HResource@wwfesarpo.org
not later than 13 February 2013.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF Kenya Country Office
WWF Kenya Country Office
ACS Plaza, Lenana Road
P.O. Box 62440 Nairobi, 00200
P.O. Box 62440 Nairobi, 00200
Kenya
Email: info@wwfesarpo.org
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