WWF, the
Global Conservation Organization, through its office in Kenya, is seeking to
recruit key staff to work in the Mau Mara Serengeti (MMS) landscape.
The MMS
Landscape is one of the four priority landscapes in WWF’s African Rift Lakes
(ARL) Priority Place.
Landscape’s
rich biodiversity also includes important populations of WWF flagship species
such as the African Elephant and the Eastern Black Rhinoceros.
In order to
address the increasing threats on this unique landscape, WWF has reinforced its
long-standing support to this area by combining projects into one comprehensive
landscape programme.
We
therefore require the following staff to help manage this programme:
Position Title: Project Officer
Supervised by: MMS Programme Manager
Supervises: None
Location: Project Office, Narok
Mission of the Department: To support the implementation to
the highest standards of MMS programme framework objectives in line with the
WWF Kenya Conservation Action Plan.
Major
Functions: The Project Officer will work on full time basis to ensure that the
project outputs and activities in his/her area of assignment are carried out as
laid down in the project documents and are articulated to meet the laid down
project objectives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gathering and collecting baseline data as well as developing baseline indicators for the outputs as stipulated in the project document;
- Work closely with communities (represented in local natural resources management institutions such as WRUAs), Government ministries and Private sector and other key stakeholders to develop actions that will ensure participatory and sustainable management of land and water resources within the lower catchment zone of the Mara River basin;
- Engage the government especially the county governmentat policy level and other relevant stakeholder/partners and develop modalities of collaboration;
- Take a lead role in the development and implementation of a monitoring protocol for the project;
- Adhere to WWF’s technical and administrative requirements regarding the coordination and implementation of the work plans including timely preparation of technical reports and budgets;
- Provide information for the quarterly WWF Kenya newsletter and website, as well as working closely with the communication manager to generate articles for publication;
- Work in close consultation with the Programme Manager in drawing work plans which should be approved by the same and in monitoring activities as per the monitoring schedule;
- Be willing to undertake any other duties as assigned by the Programme manager
Required Qualifications:
- A University degree related to Wildlife Management, Natural resources/rangeland management or related sciences;
- A minimum of 5 years working experience in environmental/natural resources sciences issues with specific background and experience in biodiversity and conservation efforts in the region. A proven ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in the field of conservation;
- A proven ability to work effectively with local CSOs and facilitating links between government and communities;
- Good analytical, writing and communication experience and skills;
- A demonstrated fund raising and resource mobilization ability, and project implementation and management experience will be an added advantage;
- Must have a god understanding of conservation initiatives, resource assessment at regional national and local level; addressing socioeconomic factors, resource threats impacting the landscape and key forest resources, and developing and implementing conservation plans;
- Computer literacy;
- A clean driving license;
- Ability to work in a team.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
This job
description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks
that are anticipated proactively from staff.
Other tasks
may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who wish to apply for any of the above jobs and who meet the above
requirements should submit a cover letter and CV to the Senior People
Organisation Development Officer (Snr. POD), WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later
than 28th May 2014.
The codes
for each post should be clearly marked on the subject line of the e-mail.
Kindly note
that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
