Forester Job Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement: Forester

The Role

The holder will provide sound knowledge and administration skills to forest growing, harvesting, protection, accessibility, productivity, and sustainability.

Activities

Advising on good forestry practice;
Advising on the establishment of the most appropriate tree species (whether by planting or natural regeneration), budgeting, access, ecological surveys and forest certification;
Organising the growing, harvesting, marketing and sale of timber;
Planning and implementing work programmes and ensuring effective use of resources to meet the current objectives of the forest area;
Supervising forest workers and contractors in the field, which may include negotiation with subcontracting companies;
Liaising with customers, timber merchants, the public and local authorities
Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and other developments;
Working to and maintaining globally-recognised forest certification;
Planning and controlling budgets and preparing costing and financial forecasts;
Monitoring existing forestry practices;
Protecting forest from illegal felling, pests and diseases;
Ensuring that the presence of forest does not detrimentally affect the surrounding environment and wildlife by damaging wildlife habitats, water supplies or soil.
Plan programmes for planting and harvesting trees make sure health and safety regulations and procedures are followed make sure wildlife and natural habitats are protected and conserved

Person Specification

The key personal attributes of forestry officers include:

BSc in Forestry
At least 5 years post qualification experience in a busy forest environment
Ability to supervise others, and work as part of a team
Ability and confidence to manage long-term projects
Strong written and spoken communication skills
High standard of numeracy
High level of computer literacy.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com on or before Monday 13th February 2012.

Do not attach any scanned documents please.

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Forester Job Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement: Forester

The Role

The holder will provide sound knowledge and administration skills to forest growing, harvesting, protection, accessibility, productivity, and sustainability.

Activities

Advising on good forestry practice;
Advising on the establishment of the most appropriate tree species (whether by planting or natural regeneration), budgeting, access, ecological surveys and forest certification;
Organising the growing, harvesting, marketing and sale of timber;
Planning and implementing work programmes and ensuring effective use of resources to meet the current objectives of the forest area;
Supervising forest workers and contractors in the field, which may include negotiation with subcontracting companies;
Liaising with customers, timber merchants, the public and local authorities
Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and other developments;
Working to and maintaining globally-recognised forest certification;
Planning and controlling budgets and preparing costing and financial forecasts;
Monitoring existing forestry practices;
Protecting forest from illegal felling, pests and diseases;
Ensuring that the presence of forest does not detrimentally affect the surrounding environment and wildlife by damaging wildlife habitats, water supplies or soil.
Plan programmes for planting and harvesting trees make sure health and safety regulations and procedures are followed make sure wildlife and natural habitats are protected and conserved

Person Specification

The key personal attributes of forestry officers include:

BSc in Forestry
At least 5 years post qualification experience in a busy forest environment
Ability to supervise others, and work as part of a team
Ability and confidence to manage long-term projects
Strong written and spoken communication skills
High standard of numeracy
High level of computer literacy.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com on or before Monday 13th February 2012.

Do not attach any scanned documents please.

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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

Read more »