WWF- The global conservation
organization, Kenya, is seeking to recruit a:
GIS & Modeling Expert
(To be based in Nairobi)
The GIS & Modelling Expert will
be responsible for Geospatial Data Modeling, analytics and management
programmes as well as to build and manage a centralised Knowledge Management
Database within the WWF-Kenya.
- Detailed understanding of either proposed,
planned and/or ongoing major developments going on at the continent;
- Proactively reach out to WWF offices in Africa
and other partners to assess and determine the type of decision support
tools required to inform such developments;
- Apply an integrated/holistic/multivariate
approach in Modeling geospatial and statistical data to different
visualization frameworks;
- Undertaking analysis of developments along
Integrated Resource Corridors;
- Identify relevant indicators to monitor
WWF-Kenya work related to spatial/land use planning;
- Assessing viability and consistency of the
information gathered and converting such information into valuable models;
- Review the current situation of land use
planning in WWF Kenya’s conservation areas and identify key entry points
for its development and implementation;
- Identifying international case studies of
merit with their key success factors to inform spatial/land use planning
work in Kenya and the region;
- Influence preparation and implementation of
County spatial plans in Kenya;
- Publish papers of public and scientific
relevance and interest in peer reviewed journals;
- Other duties as may be identified and
assigned.
The prospective candidate should
possess:
- An advanced degree in Computing, Analytics,
Statistics, Climatology or Geospatial sciences.
- Five (5) years’ experience in Computer
Modeling, scenario planning and statistics and probability, three of which
must be at Climate Change Modeling;
- Proven production of decision support tools
for development using an integrated approach;
- Demonstrable experience of successful advocacy
with a range of stakeholders in a spatial/land-use planning context;
- Established experience of influencing
development of spatial/land-use plans and/or policies;
- Experience in developing and designing
effective baseline information systems;
- Demonstrated knowledge of Kenya’s natural
resource sector;
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with ‘GIS & Modelling
Expert’ on the subject line to the POD Manager, WWF-Kenya -hresource@wwfkenya.org not
later than 19th February 2016.
Information Management Officer
(To be based in Nairobi)
The Information Management Officer
will be responsible for implementing WWF-Kenya’s Information Management
strategy; to customize applications and systems to user needs, to analyze and
disseminate information effectively across Offices.
The incumbent will have the following key roles:
- Customize WWF-Kenya’s data and information
visualization platforms;
- Participates in data management improvement
projects;
- Identify new information and data requirements
to support operations and partners in the region;
- Design and implement a structured
dissemination plan for all information products and services as
appropriate;
- Conducts outreach to internal and external
data entities to develop partnerships and data sharing relationships;
- Research innovative methods and techniques for
analysing and visualizing data in support of reporting;
- Evaluates adequacy of existing data tools and
Implements new technologies in information management;
- Develops training materials and user manuals;
trains staff in use of data management systems;
- Assists in geospatial & statistical data
mobilization from different data centres & institutions;
- Supports the promotion of data and information
sharing within the conservation community;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
The prospective candidate should
possess:
- Minimum University degree in Information
Technology, Computer Science, Geospatial Sciences or a related field;
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience
in information management;
- Proven computer programming and applications
development skills;
- Proven statistical, analytical and technical
skills, with the ability to logically present information;
- Monitoring and evaluation skills specific to
natural resource management or related areas;
- Project Planning, management, and
organizational skills.
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with ‘Information
Management Officer’ on the subject line to the POD Manager, WWF-Kenya -hresource@wwfkenya.org not
later than 19th February 2016.
Design and Impact Officer
(To be based in Nairobi)
The Design and Impact Officer will be responsible for implementing WWF Kenya Strategic Plan’s Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework with particular focus on management of the MEL information system.
The incumbent will have the following
key roles:
- Assists in developing an effective MEL
guidelines and reporting systems;
- Supports the rollout and implementation of WWF
Kenya’s information management system;
- Supports WWF Kenya field offices and
sub-grantees to implement mobile data collection;
- Participates in the development and review of
the theories of change, results chain and budget indicators;
- Carries out regular M&E audits, monitors
implementation and progress;
- Ensures compliance of all programmes and
projects initiatives with established M&E protocols, Network
standards, policy frameworks and best practices;
- Compiles and report data for key programmatic
output, outcome, and impact indicators;
- Builds support for acceptance and
implementation of MEL framework, tools and practices;
- Builds the capacity of WWF Kenya’s staff in
implementation of the WWF Kenya M&E framework and the WWF Network
standards;
- Undertakes training and capacity building of
the sub-grantees;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
The prospective candidate should
possess:
- Bachelors Degree in Information Management or
relevant quantitative disciplines;
- Minimum 5 years' experience in design and
implementation of M&E and information management systems;
- Data management, analysis, project planning
and reporting skills;
- Evaluation and research skills;
- Monitoring and evaluation skills specific to
natural resource management or related areas;
- Experience in establishing knowledge
management systems in the NGO sector;
- Experience in establishing and implementing
accountability and compliance mechanisms;
- Training and capacity-building skills.
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with ‘Design and Impact
Officer’ on the subject line to the POD Manager, WWF-Kenya -hresource@wwfkenya.org not
later than 19th February 2016.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
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