WWF- The
global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to
recruit:
Oil and Gas Officer
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Governance Coordinator, the Oil and Gas Officer will
- implement the Oil for
Development Project;
- provide support in the
development, management, promotion and be generally responsible for the
delivery of oil for development project related activities, partnerships
and initiatives within WWF Kenya Country Office;
- work closely with the
Governance Coordinator in contributing to WWF’s Africa vision by
harnessing WWF’s power through mobilizing people, knowledge, and
partnerships within the oil and gas sector;
- prepare and submit quality and
timely work plans, budgets and technical progress reports to Country
office and relevant donors;
- participate in
media-opportunities as requested and/or as appropriate;
- management and administration
of third party contracts.
The applicant must possess
- at least a minimum of a
bachelors degree in geology, petroleum or other mineral development
related studies;
- at least 3 years of
professional experience, with a minimum of 2 years work experience on
extractives industry/ energy issues;
- experience in environmental and
natural resource management is an added advantage;
- proven experience in
implementation of community mobilization, policy advocacy, lobbying,
capacity building and organizational development;
- strong interpersonal and
networking skills, ability to work with local and international
organizations as well as working with local and central government
agencies on complex issues related to energy is desired.
Policy and Partnerships
Officer
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Governance Coordinator, the Policy and Partnership Officer will
- provide expert support on
policy and partnership knowledge necessary to inform the development of
policy and partnership initiatives;
- support the governance
coordinator in contributing to WWF’s Africa vision by harnessing WWF’s
power in policy and governance engagement through mobilizing people,
knowledge, and partnerships;
- support in developing and
implementing a programme aimed at policy analysis, partnership building,
CSOs capacity building in policy advocacy and private sector policy
compliance and engagement among other strategic WWF partners and
interests;
- identification and support in
the development and submission of WWF funding proposals to specific and
relevant funding lines;
- management and administration
of third party contracts.
The applicant must possess
- at least a minimum bachelor
degree in environmental, development studies, international relations,
economics, social sciences, policy, public administration or management
and training fields, an advanced degree will be added advantage;
- at least 3 years of relevant
development experience in policy development, policy and advocacy;
- experience working with
large-scale programmes and organisations, in policy and or
partnerships;
- proven experience in policy
advocacy, training and development of educational materials;
- relevant experience in private
sector engagement and or civil society;
- a good grasp of the present
structure of governance in Kenya under the new constitutional dispensation;
- excellent partnership,
relationship management and diplomatic skills is desirable.
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements and have excellent organizational skills and a strong
capacity to work independently as well as ability to work within a
multidisciplinary and multicultural team under tight deadlines, and high
pressure situations with a good command of the English and Kiswahili language,
written and verbal.
Adhering to
WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable
should email a cover letter and CV with the Oil and Gas Officer OR Policy and
Partnerships Officer Application on the subject line to the Human Resource
Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 12 July 2013.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
