Car & General Health, Safety and Environmental Leader Job in Kenya

Health, Safety and Environmental Leader

Purpose of the Role: To develop, plan, coordinate, advise and monitor the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental function so as to ensure the implementation of the HSE strategies and objectives in line with the Company’s Corporate goals and compliance with Statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health, safety and environmental strategy, policy and objectives in line with Company’s corporate goals and the Statutory requirements.
• Develop emergency response plans and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all tasks.
• Nurture a HSE culture throughout the organization through training and leadership.
• Develop and implement HSE initiatives which enhance the Company’s corporate image and reputation.
• Report, investigate and identify root causes of HSE accidents and incidents and recommend remedial action and follow through the implementation.
• Liaise with the relevant HSE regulatory authorities, service providers, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the HSE internal audits in all branches and coordinate the statutory audit programs Advise management on all HSE issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

•  A Bachelors degree in a science or engineering discipline from a recognized University PLUS a Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental Management studies from a recognized training Institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience in a manufacturing or engineering establishment or as an Occupational Safety and Health Officer in DOHSS.
• Approval as a Safety and Health Advisor or Environmental Auditor and/or Impact Assessor will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Good Leadership, communication, interpersonal, influencing, training and team working skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to foster a harmonious working relationship with the relevant regulatory authorities, government officers, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Good HSE inspection, auditing and incidents investigation skills.
• Good working knowledge and experience of HSE statutory requirements.

If you meet the above requirements, please write to the undersigned on or before 27th July 2012 enclosing current CV, including daytime telephone/mobile contact and current e-mail address to:
 

Human Resource and Administration Manager
Car & General (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 20001 – 00200, 

Nairobi Kenya

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Vi Agroforestry Programme Advisor - Monitoring and Evaluation / Geographical Information System Job Vacancy

Vi Agroforestry is an international non political, non religious and non-profit organization registered in Sweden and in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as a non-governmental organization.

The Regional Office for Eastern Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and it supports partner organizations and programmes at both national and regional level in the four countries.

The organisation target small scale farmers and the main activities concentrate around Sustainable Land Use Systems, Agroforestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Food Security and Income Generation.

The Regional Office for Eastern Africa wishes to recruit for the position of Programme Advisor - Monitoring and Evaluation / Geographical Information System who reports to the Programme Director.

The purpose of the position is to provide guidance on the overall M&E system and implementation processes and related activities to both the programme and partners, and ensure timely and relevant information is availed to the programme management, partners and other stakeholders.

The individual will also manage mapping activities by providing GIS support, data collection and data analysis processes and facilitation of knowledge building, management and sharing aspects.

He/she will have the overall responsibility for planning, co-ordinating and organising all M&E and GIS related work.

The key duties and responsibilities include:

* Ensure an effective M&E system for the organisation
* Lead and guide regular monitoring activities
* Manage external evaluations and assessments
* Manage reporting processes for monitoring and evaluation
* Support capacity building processes for monitoring and evaluation
* Manage and coordinate data and information collection and analysis
* Provide GIS support to the organisation
* Manage data and information building and storage
* Promote knowledge and information sharing and learning
* Ensure that all service provider contracts include specifications for monitoring activities.
* Provide management with relevant M&E information that they may require to support programme management, in collaboration with respective departments.

The candidate we are looking for should be a holder of BSc in Geographical Information System, Statistics, or Natural resource management with specialization in mathematics or statistics. MSc in the same fields will be an added advantage.

The person should have at least 5 years’ experience in M&E and data processing, analysis and mapping, work experience in use of statistical and mapping software packages (e.g. SPSS/ArcGIS etc).

In addition the individual should possess high level experience working with GIS and GPS on a technical level, knowledge in remote sensing using IDRISI, ArcGIS and Spatial analyst, and
experience in database design and management.

The full profile of the job is posted in the following websites: www.sccportal.org/africa and www.strategicdimensions.co.ke

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job, accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contact, and current and expected monthly remunerations (monthly gross salary and cash benefits) to reach the address below before the close of business on Friday, 17th February 2012. (Please do not
attach certificates and testimonials at this point).

Executive Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: info@strategicdl.com
Link
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Vi Agroforestry Programme Advisor - Monitoring and Evaluation / Geographical Information System Job Vacancy

Vi Agroforestry is an international non political, non religious and non-profit organization registered in Sweden and in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as a non-governmental organization.

The Regional Office for Eastern Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and it supports partner organizations and programmes at both national and regional level in the four countries.

The organisation target small scale farmers and the main activities concentrate around Sustainable Land Use Systems, Agroforestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Food Security and Income Generation.

The Regional Office for Eastern Africa wishes to recruit for the position of Programme Advisor - Monitoring and Evaluation / Geographical Information System who reports to the Programme Director.

The purpose of the position is to provide guidance on the overall M&E system and implementation processes and related activities to both the programme and partners, and ensure timely and relevant information is availed to the programme management, partners and other stakeholders.

The individual will also manage mapping activities by providing GIS support, data collection and data analysis processes and facilitation of knowledge building, management and sharing aspects.

He/she will have the overall responsibility for planning, co-ordinating and organising all M&E and GIS related work.

The key duties and responsibilities include:

* Ensure an effective M&E system for the organisation
* Lead and guide regular monitoring activities
* Manage external evaluations and assessments
* Manage reporting processes for monitoring and evaluation
* Support capacity building processes for monitoring and evaluation
* Manage and coordinate data and information collection and analysis
* Provide GIS support to the organisation
* Manage data and information building and storage
* Promote knowledge and information sharing and learning
* Ensure that all service provider contracts include specifications for monitoring activities.
* Provide management with relevant M&E information that they may require to support programme management, in collaboration with respective departments.

The candidate we are looking for should be a holder of BSc in Geographical Information System, Statistics, or Natural resource management with specialization in mathematics or statistics. MSc in the same fields will be an added advantage.

The person should have at least 5 years’ experience in M&E and data processing, analysis and mapping, work experience in use of statistical and mapping software packages (e.g. SPSS/ArcGIS etc).

In addition the individual should possess high level experience working with GIS and GPS on a technical level, knowledge in remote sensing using IDRISI, ArcGIS and Spatial analyst, and
experience in database design and management.

The full profile of the job is posted in the following websites: www.sccportal.org/africa and www.strategicdimensions.co.ke

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job, accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contact, and current and expected monthly remunerations (monthly gross salary and cash benefits) to reach the address below before the close of business on Friday, 17th February 2012. (Please do not
attach certificates and testimonials at this point).

Executive Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: info@strategicdl.com
Link
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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ALIN Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose Mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge-based approach.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to support improved agricultural practices and environmental management by communities
Develop community-driven action plans for knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.

Required qualifications and experience

Masters degrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree in Development Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs and government.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a development focused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of MS Office packages and Internet usage.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

Interested candidates should forward their applications, via email, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 31st January 2012.

E-mail to: training@aladconsultancy.com

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ALIN Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose Mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge-based approach.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to support improved agricultural practices and environmental management by communities
Develop community-driven action plans for knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.

Required qualifications and experience

Masters degrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree in Development Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs and government.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a development focused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of MS Office packages and Internet usage.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

Interested candidates should forward their applications, via email, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 31st January 2012.

E-mail to: training@aladconsultancy.com

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ALIN Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose Mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge-based approach.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to support improved agricultural practices and environmental management by communities
Develop community-driven action plans for knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.

Required qualifications and experience

Masters degrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree in Development Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs and government.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a development focused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of MS Office packages and Internet usage.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

Interested candidates should forward their applications, via email, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 31st January 2012.

E-mail to: training@aladconsultancy.com

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ALIN Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose Mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge-based approach.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to support improved agricultural practices and environmental management by communities
Develop community-driven action plans for knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.

Required qualifications and experience

Masters degrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree in Development Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs and government.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a development focused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of MS Office packages and Internet usage.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

Interested candidates should forward their applications, via email, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 31st January 2012.

E-mail to: training@aladconsultancy.com

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ALIN Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose Mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as Knowledge Mobilisation Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge-based approach.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to support improved agricultural practices and environmental management by communities
Develop community-driven action plans for knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.

Required qualifications and experience

Masters degrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree in Development Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs and government.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a development focused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of MS Office packages and Internet usage.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

Interested candidates should forward their applications, via email, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 31st January 2012.

E-mail to: training@aladconsultancy.com

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African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) Executive Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Executive Manager (m/f) African Eco-Labelling Mechanism

Country of assignment and location: Nairobi, Kenya

Project / Field of activity

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.

The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

AEM is in the process of creating a crosssectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-labelling standards.

The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes.

The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established.

Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements.

Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification.

Responsibilities

As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme.

In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ’s Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept.

You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually.

To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.

You will commit yourself to add value the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in, economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager.

You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection.

You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment.

Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset.

Duration

The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

Application deadline: 21st February 2012 – Close of Business

Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) Executive Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Executive Manager (m/f) African Eco-Labelling Mechanism

Country of assignment and location: Nairobi, Kenya

Project / Field of activity

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.

The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

AEM is in the process of creating a crosssectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-labelling standards.

The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes.

The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established.

Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements.

Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification.

Responsibilities

As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme.

In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ’s Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept.

You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually.

To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.

You will commit yourself to add value the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in, economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager.

You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection.

You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment.

Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset.

Duration

The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

Application deadline: 21st February 2012 – Close of Business

Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) Executive Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Executive Manager (m/f) African Eco-Labelling Mechanism

Country of assignment and location: Nairobi, Kenya

Project / Field of activity

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.

The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

AEM is in the process of creating a crosssectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-labelling standards.

The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes.

The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established.

Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements.

Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification.

Responsibilities

As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme.

In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ’s Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept.

You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually.

To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.

You will commit yourself to add value the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in, economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager.

You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection.

You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment.

Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset.

Duration

The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

Application deadline: 21st February 2012 – Close of Business

Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) Executive Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Executive Manager (m/f) African Eco-Labelling Mechanism

Country of assignment and location: Nairobi, Kenya

Project / Field of activity

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.

The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

AEM is in the process of creating a crosssectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-labelling standards.

The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes.

The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established.

Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements.

Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification.

Responsibilities

As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme.

In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ’s Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept.

You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually.

To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.

You will commit yourself to add value the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in, economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager.

You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection.

You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment.

Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset.

Duration

The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

Application deadline: 21st February 2012 – Close of Business

Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) Executive Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Executive Manager (m/f) African Eco-Labelling Mechanism

Country of assignment and location: Nairobi, Kenya

Project / Field of activity

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.

The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

AEM is in the process of creating a crosssectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-labelling standards.

The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes.

The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established.

Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements.

Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification.

Responsibilities

As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme.

In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ’s Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept.

You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually.

To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.

You will commit yourself to add value the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in, economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager.

You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection.

You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment.

Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset.

Duration

The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

Application deadline: 21st February 2012 – Close of Business

Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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East African Wild Life Society Project Coordinator and Project Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership organization that was founded in 1961 when the Wildlife Societies of Tanzania and Kenya – both founded in 1956 – together with Ugandan wildlife enthusiasts joined hands.

EAWLS has been at the forefront in the efforts for protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. EAWLS hosts the secretariats of the Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG), the Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) and the Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) and is involved in the implementation of field based projects that include conservation of marine resources.

Through the financial support of the Government of Sweden/DFID under Act!’s (formerly Pact Kenya) Natural Resources (Changieni Rasili Mali) Facility for Non State Actors, EAWLS is implementing a project that aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sector county government legislative engagement process through formation of “County CSOs/Private Sector Natural Resources Management Networks”.

This project is being piloted in four counties namely: Kwale in Coast Province, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru in Central and northern Kenya. Under this project, EAWLS wishes to recruit a project coordinator and a project officer to implement this project.

1. Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate the work and activities of County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and the EAWLS project secretariat with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable management of Kenya’s Natural Resources through partnerships with community-based and non-governmental organizations, government agencies and departments, national and international organizations and the private sector in the 4 Counties.

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting and advising the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks on emerging conservation issues and matters brought to the attention of the EAWLS secretariat.
Supervising the staff of the project together with the EAWLS Management.
Making sure that the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks works with and learns from similar initiatives in Kenya.
Provide technical expertise in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Write project concept papers and proposals for fund-raising.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Monitoring and evaluation of activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and report the findings to EAWLS, Act! and other partners.
Preparation of the necessary information and agenda for monitoring meetings organised for EAWLS and Act!.
Maintain an overview of national conservation issues.
Provide information on these issues to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and alert them on opportunities and possible action items.
Contribute to formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws in liaison with the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Initiate and support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in advocacy campaigns based on findings of surveys, assessments and suggestions by the county and national networks.
Strengthen the linkages/partnerships of county networks with members of the national networks (KFWG, KWF and KWCF).
Identify county conservation issues that can be taken up by the national networks in support of the county networks.
Working with the national networks, identify appropriate means of addressing the above issues and any conservation issues that cut across counties that may require additional support from the national networks and other organizations.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Produce quarterly work plans and budgets.
Produce quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
Be responsible for project equipment.
Manage budgets of the project, based on the quarterly budgets approved by Act!, EAWLS and on accounting procedures of the EAWLS and Act!.
Respond to requests for advice and assistance on projects and initiatives related to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level.
Over 5 years experience in NRM and atleast three years at a supervisory level.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills.
Advocacy and negotiation skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Driving experience.

2. Project Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the project officer will:

Identify who the key players in natural resource management at the 4 counties are; what their roles and obligations are; how they are fulfilling their various roles and obligations; and what their engagements and partnerships are.
Identify conservation issues at the 4 counties and the specific needs of counties and how these needs can be fulfilled by formation of county CSOs/private sector networks.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Prepare all necessary information and agenda for meetings and workshops organised or envisaged in the project.
Facilitate meetings of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks, workshops and exchange visits envisaged in the project.
Provide technical supports in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks to prioritize conservation issues, identify appropriate strategic means of intervention and alert them on opportunities.
Provide a supportive role to 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws, and in advocacy.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Assist the project coordinator in production of quarterly work plans, progress reports and budgets.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Over 3 years experience in NRM.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The initial assignment for the two positions is two years with potential extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application, a one page write up on why you feel you are the most suitable person for the job and a detailed C.V., a day time telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees by 20th January 2012 to:

The Executive Director,
The East African Wild Life Society,
P. O. Box 20110, 00200, Nairobi

Email: info@eawildlife.org

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East African Wild Life Society Project Coordinator and Project Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership organization that was founded in 1961 when the Wildlife Societies of Tanzania and Kenya – both founded in 1956 – together with Ugandan wildlife enthusiasts joined hands.

EAWLS has been at the forefront in the efforts for protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. EAWLS hosts the secretariats of the Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG), the Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) and the Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) and is involved in the implementation of field based projects that include conservation of marine resources.

Through the financial support of the Government of Sweden/DFID under Act!’s (formerly Pact Kenya) Natural Resources (Changieni Rasili Mali) Facility for Non State Actors, EAWLS is implementing a project that aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sector county government legislative engagement process through formation of “County CSOs/Private Sector Natural Resources Management Networks”.

This project is being piloted in four counties namely: Kwale in Coast Province, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru in Central and northern Kenya. Under this project, EAWLS wishes to recruit a project coordinator and a project officer to implement this project.

1. Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate the work and activities of County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and the EAWLS project secretariat with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable management of Kenya’s Natural Resources through partnerships with community-based and non-governmental organizations, government agencies and departments, national and international organizations and the private sector in the 4 Counties.

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting and advising the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks on emerging conservation issues and matters brought to the attention of the EAWLS secretariat.
Supervising the staff of the project together with the EAWLS Management.
Making sure that the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks works with and learns from similar initiatives in Kenya.
Provide technical expertise in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Write project concept papers and proposals for fund-raising.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Monitoring and evaluation of activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and report the findings to EAWLS, Act! and other partners.
Preparation of the necessary information and agenda for monitoring meetings organised for EAWLS and Act!.
Maintain an overview of national conservation issues.
Provide information on these issues to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and alert them on opportunities and possible action items.
Contribute to formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws in liaison with the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Initiate and support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in advocacy campaigns based on findings of surveys, assessments and suggestions by the county and national networks.
Strengthen the linkages/partnerships of county networks with members of the national networks (KFWG, KWF and KWCF).
Identify county conservation issues that can be taken up by the national networks in support of the county networks.
Working with the national networks, identify appropriate means of addressing the above issues and any conservation issues that cut across counties that may require additional support from the national networks and other organizations.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Produce quarterly work plans and budgets.
Produce quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
Be responsible for project equipment.
Manage budgets of the project, based on the quarterly budgets approved by Act!, EAWLS and on accounting procedures of the EAWLS and Act!.
Respond to requests for advice and assistance on projects and initiatives related to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level.
Over 5 years experience in NRM and atleast three years at a supervisory level.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills.
Advocacy and negotiation skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Driving experience.

2. Project Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the project officer will:

Identify who the key players in natural resource management at the 4 counties are; what their roles and obligations are; how they are fulfilling their various roles and obligations; and what their engagements and partnerships are.
Identify conservation issues at the 4 counties and the specific needs of counties and how these needs can be fulfilled by formation of county CSOs/private sector networks.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Prepare all necessary information and agenda for meetings and workshops organised or envisaged in the project.
Facilitate meetings of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks, workshops and exchange visits envisaged in the project.
Provide technical supports in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks to prioritize conservation issues, identify appropriate strategic means of intervention and alert them on opportunities.
Provide a supportive role to 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws, and in advocacy.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Assist the project coordinator in production of quarterly work plans, progress reports and budgets.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Over 3 years experience in NRM.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The initial assignment for the two positions is two years with potential extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application, a one page write up on why you feel you are the most suitable person for the job and a detailed C.V., a day time telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees by 20th January 2012 to:

The Executive Director,
The East African Wild Life Society,
P. O. Box 20110, 00200, Nairobi

Email: info@eawildlife.org

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East African Wild Life Society Project Coordinator and Project Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership organization that was founded in 1961 when the Wildlife Societies of Tanzania and Kenya – both founded in 1956 – together with Ugandan wildlife enthusiasts joined hands.

EAWLS has been at the forefront in the efforts for protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. EAWLS hosts the secretariats of the Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG), the Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) and the Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) and is involved in the implementation of field based projects that include conservation of marine resources.

Through the financial support of the Government of Sweden/DFID under Act!’s (formerly Pact Kenya) Natural Resources (Changieni Rasili Mali) Facility for Non State Actors, EAWLS is implementing a project that aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sector county government legislative engagement process through formation of “County CSOs/Private Sector Natural Resources Management Networks”.

This project is being piloted in four counties namely: Kwale in Coast Province, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru in Central and northern Kenya. Under this project, EAWLS wishes to recruit a project coordinator and a project officer to implement this project.

1. Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate the work and activities of County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and the EAWLS project secretariat with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable management of Kenya’s Natural Resources through partnerships with community-based and non-governmental organizations, government agencies and departments, national and international organizations and the private sector in the 4 Counties.

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting and advising the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks on emerging conservation issues and matters brought to the attention of the EAWLS secretariat.
Supervising the staff of the project together with the EAWLS Management.
Making sure that the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks works with and learns from similar initiatives in Kenya.
Provide technical expertise in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Write project concept papers and proposals for fund-raising.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Monitoring and evaluation of activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and report the findings to EAWLS, Act! and other partners.
Preparation of the necessary information and agenda for monitoring meetings organised for EAWLS and Act!.
Maintain an overview of national conservation issues.
Provide information on these issues to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and alert them on opportunities and possible action items.
Contribute to formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws in liaison with the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Initiate and support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in advocacy campaigns based on findings of surveys, assessments and suggestions by the county and national networks.
Strengthen the linkages/partnerships of county networks with members of the national networks (KFWG, KWF and KWCF).
Identify county conservation issues that can be taken up by the national networks in support of the county networks.
Working with the national networks, identify appropriate means of addressing the above issues and any conservation issues that cut across counties that may require additional support from the national networks and other organizations.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Produce quarterly work plans and budgets.
Produce quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
Be responsible for project equipment.
Manage budgets of the project, based on the quarterly budgets approved by Act!, EAWLS and on accounting procedures of the EAWLS and Act!.
Respond to requests for advice and assistance on projects and initiatives related to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level.
Over 5 years experience in NRM and atleast three years at a supervisory level.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills.
Advocacy and negotiation skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Driving experience.

2. Project Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the project officer will:

Identify who the key players in natural resource management at the 4 counties are; what their roles and obligations are; how they are fulfilling their various roles and obligations; and what their engagements and partnerships are.
Identify conservation issues at the 4 counties and the specific needs of counties and how these needs can be fulfilled by formation of county CSOs/private sector networks.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Prepare all necessary information and agenda for meetings and workshops organised or envisaged in the project.
Facilitate meetings of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks, workshops and exchange visits envisaged in the project.
Provide technical supports in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks to prioritize conservation issues, identify appropriate strategic means of intervention and alert them on opportunities.
Provide a supportive role to 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws, and in advocacy.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Assist the project coordinator in production of quarterly work plans, progress reports and budgets.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Over 3 years experience in NRM.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The initial assignment for the two positions is two years with potential extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application, a one page write up on why you feel you are the most suitable person for the job and a detailed C.V., a day time telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees by 20th January 2012 to:

The Executive Director,
The East African Wild Life Society,
P. O. Box 20110, 00200, Nairobi

Email: info@eawildlife.org

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East African Wild Life Society Project Coordinator and Project Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership organization that was founded in 1961 when the Wildlife Societies of Tanzania and Kenya – both founded in 1956 – together with Ugandan wildlife enthusiasts joined hands.

EAWLS has been at the forefront in the efforts for protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. EAWLS hosts the secretariats of the Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG), the Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) and the Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) and is involved in the implementation of field based projects that include conservation of marine resources.

Through the financial support of the Government of Sweden/DFID under Act!’s (formerly Pact Kenya) Natural Resources (Changieni Rasili Mali) Facility for Non State Actors, EAWLS is implementing a project that aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sector county government legislative engagement process through formation of “County CSOs/Private Sector Natural Resources Management Networks”.

This project is being piloted in four counties namely: Kwale in Coast Province, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru in Central and northern Kenya. Under this project, EAWLS wishes to recruit a project coordinator and a project officer to implement this project.

1. Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate the work and activities of County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and the EAWLS project secretariat with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable management of Kenya’s Natural Resources through partnerships with community-based and non-governmental organizations, government agencies and departments, national and international organizations and the private sector in the 4 Counties.

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting and advising the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks on emerging conservation issues and matters brought to the attention of the EAWLS secretariat.
Supervising the staff of the project together with the EAWLS Management.
Making sure that the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks works with and learns from similar initiatives in Kenya.
Provide technical expertise in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Write project concept papers and proposals for fund-raising.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Monitoring and evaluation of activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and report the findings to EAWLS, Act! and other partners.
Preparation of the necessary information and agenda for monitoring meetings organised for EAWLS and Act!.
Maintain an overview of national conservation issues.
Provide information on these issues to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and alert them on opportunities and possible action items.
Contribute to formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws in liaison with the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Initiate and support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in advocacy campaigns based on findings of surveys, assessments and suggestions by the county and national networks.
Strengthen the linkages/partnerships of county networks with members of the national networks (KFWG, KWF and KWCF).
Identify county conservation issues that can be taken up by the national networks in support of the county networks.
Working with the national networks, identify appropriate means of addressing the above issues and any conservation issues that cut across counties that may require additional support from the national networks and other organizations.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Produce quarterly work plans and budgets.
Produce quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
Be responsible for project equipment.
Manage budgets of the project, based on the quarterly budgets approved by Act!, EAWLS and on accounting procedures of the EAWLS and Act!.
Respond to requests for advice and assistance on projects and initiatives related to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level.
Over 5 years experience in NRM and atleast three years at a supervisory level.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills.
Advocacy and negotiation skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Driving experience.

2. Project Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the project officer will:

Identify who the key players in natural resource management at the 4 counties are; what their roles and obligations are; how they are fulfilling their various roles and obligations; and what their engagements and partnerships are.
Identify conservation issues at the 4 counties and the specific needs of counties and how these needs can be fulfilled by formation of county CSOs/private sector networks.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Prepare all necessary information and agenda for meetings and workshops organised or envisaged in the project.
Facilitate meetings of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks, workshops and exchange visits envisaged in the project.
Provide technical supports in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks to prioritize conservation issues, identify appropriate strategic means of intervention and alert them on opportunities.
Provide a supportive role to 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws, and in advocacy.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Assist the project coordinator in production of quarterly work plans, progress reports and budgets.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Over 3 years experience in NRM.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The initial assignment for the two positions is two years with potential extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application, a one page write up on why you feel you are the most suitable person for the job and a detailed C.V., a day time telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees by 20th January 2012 to:

The Executive Director,
The East African Wild Life Society,
P. O. Box 20110, 00200, Nairobi

Email: info@eawildlife.org

Read more »

East African Wild Life Society Project Coordinator and Project Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership organization that was founded in 1961 when the Wildlife Societies of Tanzania and Kenya – both founded in 1956 – together with Ugandan wildlife enthusiasts joined hands.

EAWLS has been at the forefront in the efforts for protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. EAWLS hosts the secretariats of the Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG), the Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) and the Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) and is involved in the implementation of field based projects that include conservation of marine resources.

Through the financial support of the Government of Sweden/DFID under Act!’s (formerly Pact Kenya) Natural Resources (Changieni Rasili Mali) Facility for Non State Actors, EAWLS is implementing a project that aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sector county government legislative engagement process through formation of “County CSOs/Private Sector Natural Resources Management Networks”.

This project is being piloted in four counties namely: Kwale in Coast Province, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru in Central and northern Kenya. Under this project, EAWLS wishes to recruit a project coordinator and a project officer to implement this project.

1. Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate the work and activities of County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and the EAWLS project secretariat with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable management of Kenya’s Natural Resources through partnerships with community-based and non-governmental organizations, government agencies and departments, national and international organizations and the private sector in the 4 Counties.

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting and advising the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks on emerging conservation issues and matters brought to the attention of the EAWLS secretariat.
Supervising the staff of the project together with the EAWLS Management.
Making sure that the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks works with and learns from similar initiatives in Kenya.
Provide technical expertise in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Write project concept papers and proposals for fund-raising.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Monitoring and evaluation of activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and report the findings to EAWLS, Act! and other partners.
Preparation of the necessary information and agenda for monitoring meetings organised for EAWLS and Act!.
Maintain an overview of national conservation issues.
Provide information on these issues to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks and alert them on opportunities and possible action items.
Contribute to formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws in liaison with the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Initiate and support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in advocacy campaigns based on findings of surveys, assessments and suggestions by the county and national networks.
Strengthen the linkages/partnerships of county networks with members of the national networks (KFWG, KWF and KWCF).
Identify county conservation issues that can be taken up by the national networks in support of the county networks.
Working with the national networks, identify appropriate means of addressing the above issues and any conservation issues that cut across counties that may require additional support from the national networks and other organizations.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Produce quarterly work plans and budgets.
Produce quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
Be responsible for project equipment.
Manage budgets of the project, based on the quarterly budgets approved by Act!, EAWLS and on accounting procedures of the EAWLS and Act!.
Respond to requests for advice and assistance on projects and initiatives related to the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level.
Over 5 years experience in NRM and atleast three years at a supervisory level.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills.
Advocacy and negotiation skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Driving experience.

2. Project Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi with extensive travel to the 4 counties

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the project officer will:

Identify who the key players in natural resource management at the 4 counties are; what their roles and obligations are; how they are fulfilling their various roles and obligations; and what their engagements and partnerships are.
Identify conservation issues at the 4 counties and the specific needs of counties and how these needs can be fulfilled by formation of county CSOs/private sector networks.
Publicize the vision, mission and activities of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks.
Prepare all necessary information and agenda for meetings and workshops organised or envisaged in the project.
Facilitate meetings of the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks, workshops and exchange visits envisaged in the project.
Provide technical supports in publications and in development of project materials (leaflets and policy briefs).
Support the 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks to prioritize conservation issues, identify appropriate strategic means of intervention and alert them on opportunities.
Provide a supportive role to 4 County CSOs/Private Sector Networks in formulation and analysis of national and county policies, strategies and laws, and in advocacy.
Using lessons learnt from the project, scale up activities of the networks in the 4 counties and promote their replications in other counties.
Assist the project coordinator in production of quarterly work plans, progress reports and budgets.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and attributes

A Degree in Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Over 3 years experience in NRM.
Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector.
Knowledgeable in local and national NRM and environment matters.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages (Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The initial assignment for the two positions is two years with potential extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application, a one page write up on why you feel you are the most suitable person for the job and a detailed C.V., a day time telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees by 20th January 2012 to:

The Executive Director,
The East African Wild Life Society,
P. O. Box 20110, 00200, Nairobi

Email: info@eawildlife.org

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Community Based Green Energy Project Officer and Community Mobilizer Jobs in Kenya - Catholic Diocese of Isiolo

The Catholic Diocese of Isiolo (Caritas Isiolo) received a grant from the EU through CAFOD to implement Community Based Green Energy Project in Isiolo Diocese.

The overall objective of the project will be to increase access to modern, affordable and sustainable energy services for community institutions in rural and peri-urban areas in the Diocese.

The Diocese is seeking to recruit qualified experienced persons to fill the following positions

Community Based Green Energy Project Officer

1 Position

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare and review project activity and budget plans and ensure efficient budget monitoring and activity implementation
• To prepare project progress and financial reports in consultation with the Accountant and Development Coordinator
• To visit and monitor project activities, facilitate information sharing with target communities and provide technical support to staff local communities
• To facilitate the recruitment of ICT volunteers in liaison with Diocesan management and partners
• To mobilize and sensitize target communities to effectively participate in project activities through sharing project goals, objectives and activities
• To facilitate easy access of Solar Works technical staff to communities for efficient and successful installation of the solar systems and the training of local artisans and technicians
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ensure visibility of project activities is undertaken

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Have at least a Degree Science in an Energy related field with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Community Mobilizer

1 Position

Responsibilities

• To mobilize and sensitize target communities to effectively participate in project activities
• To facilitate target communities to develop beneficiary selection criteria
• To work jointly with the Project Officer and elected community leaders to facilitate the distribution of solar systems in a transparent and accountable manner
• Facilitate beneficiaries to establish and run committees and maintenance funds
• To mobilize target communities to effectively participate in the project baseline survey
• Liaising with stakeholders at the local level to support in building of synergies
• To maintain records of trained artisans/technicians, Trainers of Users and beneficiaries distribution lists for different solar systems
• To work with the trained local artisans and technicians and ensure effective maintenance services for solar systems are provided on a timely basis
• To prepare activity reports and share with the Project Officer

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work/degree in agriculture, environmental science, education, BA in sociology.
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work on their own with minimal supervision across multiple projects
• Should be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner.

Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Administrator
Catholic Diocese of Isiolo
P.O. Box 162 -60300, Isiolo
Before January 3rd 2o12

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Community Based Green Energy Project Officer and Community Mobilizer Jobs in Kenya - Catholic Diocese of Isiolo

The Catholic Diocese of Isiolo (Caritas Isiolo) received a grant from the EU through CAFOD to implement Community Based Green Energy Project in Isiolo Diocese.

The overall objective of the project will be to increase access to modern, affordable and sustainable energy services for community institutions in rural and peri-urban areas in the Diocese.

The Diocese is seeking to recruit qualified experienced persons to fill the following positions

Community Based Green Energy Project Officer

1 Position

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare and review project activity and budget plans and ensure efficient budget monitoring and activity implementation
• To prepare project progress and financial reports in consultation with the Accountant and Development Coordinator
• To visit and monitor project activities, facilitate information sharing with target communities and provide technical support to staff local communities
• To facilitate the recruitment of ICT volunteers in liaison with Diocesan management and partners
• To mobilize and sensitize target communities to effectively participate in project activities through sharing project goals, objectives and activities
• To facilitate easy access of Solar Works technical staff to communities for efficient and successful installation of the solar systems and the training of local artisans and technicians
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ensure visibility of project activities is undertaken

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Have at least a Degree Science in an Energy related field with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Community Mobilizer

1 Position

Responsibilities

• To mobilize and sensitize target communities to effectively participate in project activities
• To facilitate target communities to develop beneficiary selection criteria
• To work jointly with the Project Officer and elected community leaders to facilitate the distribution of solar systems in a transparent and accountable manner
• Facilitate beneficiaries to establish and run committees and maintenance funds
• To mobilize target communities to effectively participate in the project baseline survey
• Liaising with stakeholders at the local level to support in building of synergies
• To maintain records of trained artisans/technicians, Trainers of Users and beneficiaries distribution lists for different solar systems
• To work with the trained local artisans and technicians and ensure effective maintenance services for solar systems are provided on a timely basis
• To prepare activity reports and share with the Project Officer

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work/degree in agriculture, environmental science, education, BA in sociology.
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work on their own with minimal supervision across multiple projects
• Should be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner.

Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Administrator
Catholic Diocese of Isiolo
P.O. Box 162 -60300, Isiolo
Before January 3rd 2o12

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