Job vacancies have arisen in the two main component Programmes; CEF II and CDI that require to be filled on contractual basis by highly qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals. The contract duration will be up to 30^th June 2014 subject to satisfactory performance. The positions are: 

• Technical Officer- Natural Resources, Environment and Wildlife
• Technical Officer- Social and Economic Infrastructure
• Regional Officer (2 posts)
• Driver

Closing date for receipt of applications is 8^th July 2011 at 5.00pm. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.Applicants, who will not have received a response by 15^th August 2011, should consider themselves not successful.

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FACILITY PHASE TWO (CEF II)

(A joint Government of Kenya and European Commission programme)

This position is based at the CEFII Head Office in Nairobi. Reporting to the Programme Manager, Community Environment Facility II (CEF II), the Technical Officer – Natural Resources, Environment and Wildlife is expected to contribute to the realisation of the Programme’s goal and objectives.

Overall responsibility:

To promote and create awareness for the Community Environment Facility II, appraise, monitor and evaluate funded community conservation projects aimed at sound environmental management and poverty reduction in priority ecosystems and urban areas in Kenya.

Specific duties:

1. To promote, create awareness and sensitise key environmental management stakeholders on the existence, objectives, and operating/funding mechanisms of the Community Environment Facility II
2. To solicit community proposals on initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental management in priority ecosystems, habitats and urban areas in Kenya
3. Based on the CEF II proposal development and implementation guidelines and principles, conduct desk appraisal of submitted proposals
4. To conduct field appraisals for project proposals that meet the CEF II funding criteria
5. Based on the results of desk and field project proposal appraisals, to recommend to the Programme Manager those proposals that meet CEF II funding criteria for further action
6. To assess community needs in respect to development of environmental management proposals, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and preparation of performance reporting
7. Identify and recommend appropriate assistance required to ensure that all stakeholders get equal opportunities of receiving funding through the Programme Support
8.  Working with the CEF technical team, facilitate development of an appropriate and effective environmental management project monitoring and evaluation system
9.  Based on the CEF II funding and operating principles, monitor and evaluate funded environmental management conservation proposals to ensure that the implementation process meets the agreed terms including among others assessment of projects’ efficiency and effectiveness, equity and fairness with regard to benefit sharing arising from the funded initiative, transparency and accountability of CEF Funds
10. Provide technical assistance and guidance to community projects during implementation process including promotion of new, innovative and cost-effective technologies
11. To write and submit monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports (narrative and financial) on funded environmental management conservation initiatives
12. Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) and supervision of external consultants offering service to projects/programme

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in either Environmental Management, Wildlife Management, Biology of Conservation, Natural Resource Management among other environmental related courses. Additional academic qualifications related to conservation will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in promoting environmental conservation and a good understanding of the principles of ecosystem management. Candidates with good understanding of green growth and grant management will have an added advantage
• Relevant experience in promoting community based environmental conservation and a good understanding of the environment poverty nexus
• Experience with project management at the strategic as well as at the operational level
• Minimum 8 years working in a donor funded programme in areas of environmental conservation, wildlife and/or natural resources management
• Skills in participatory methodologies in environmental livelihoods improvement projects.
• Candidates with experience in nature based enterprises will have an added advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be fully computer literate and have a proven ability to write reports
• Valid driver’s license without endorsements

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (CDI)

(A joint Government of Kenya and European Commission programme)

TECHNICAL OFFICER – SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Key Functions
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in policy, strategic development and management of the CDI project portfolio including promotion, planning, technical and financial aspects, and monitoring of projects
2.  Assist to develop technical and financial systems and procedures for project implementation and prepare guidelines to be used by CDTF staff and external stakeholders
3.  Assist to develop long-term and annual plans for the CDI and reports to CDTF management and development partners including documenting best practices
4.  Assist to carry out desk, field appraisals and full proposal development for project proposals that meet the CDI funding criteria
5. Based on the results of desk, field project proposal appraisals and full proposal development, prepare funding reports on those proposals that meet CDI funding criteria
6. To write and submit monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports (narrative and financial) on funded community development initiatives
7. Draw up ToRs and specifications for specialized external technical inputs for CDI projects and quality assure the delivery of services
8. Coordinate and supervise the identification of CDI projects covering social and economic infrastructure targeting poverty reduction in poor communities
9. Coordinate and supervise CDI project formulation, approval and development including drawing up of Financing Agreements with the beneficiaries
10. Coordinate and supervise capacity building and training of local communities
11. Promote the introduction of new and innovative cost-effective approaches and techniques in community development
12. Coordinate and supervise technical support provided by inter alia Regional Offices, Technical Support Services and external consultants to CDI projects during implementation
13. Coordinate and supervise financial support provided by CDTF to CDI projects during implementation
14. Coordinate supervision and monitoring of project implementation

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree with 10 years experience or a Masters degree with 5 years experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in management of community based development projects
• Experience with programme management at the strategic as well as at the operational level
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with development partners
• Practical experience in developing and documenting project implementation systems and procedures
• Hands on experience in use of MS Office suite
• Valid driver’s licence without endorsements.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (CDI)

(A joint Government of Kenya and European Commission programme)

REGIONAL OFFICER (2 POSTS)

(One post in Meru and the other in Mombasa)

Key Functions
 

This position reports to the Community Development Programme Manager.  In addition to duties as a Technical Officer involved in the Project Cycle Management of funded projects, this position is also responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Regional Office and its finances, including coordination with CDTF Programme Managers, Technical Support Services, Finance and Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation and Internal Audit Section.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Oversee the development of the CDTF portfolio of community projects including CDI and Community Environment Facility Phase Two (CEF II) and representing CDTF in the region
2. Ensure that local communities and strategic partners have capacity in community development project management, governance, environmental conservation and livelihood improvements
3. Oversee the provision of technical and financial support to community projects during implementation including the promotion of new and innovative cost-effective approaches and techniquesSupervise and monitor project implementation including planning and reporting
4. Supervise regional staff and enhance coordination with all relevant CDTF head office departments and sections as well as with other regional offices and other stakeholders of CDTF in the region
5. Manage the use of regional resources, including finances, transport, equipment and stores
6.  Consolidate quarterly and annual work plans and reports
7. Carry out staff performance appraisals and file reports as required by CDTF.
    

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelors Degree in social science or civil /agricultural engineering or environmental science, with a bias towards rural/community development
• Minimum of 5 years experience in management of community based development projects
• Experience with project management at the strategic as well as at operational level
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with financial and staff management
• Valid driver’s licence without endorsements.

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(A joint Government of Kenya and European Commission programme)

DRIVER

Key Functions

 Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Perform driving duties for the CDTF, including long distance trips
2. Maintain vehicles in good working condition and report mechanical problems
3. Carry out basic mechanical repairs
4. Schedule regular maintenance and repairs
5. Collection and delivery of documents and mail
6. Ensure vehicles’ cleanliness
7. Prepare monthly vehicle expenditure reports by updating Fleet Manager database with the current month’s data
8. Check and ensure that work tickets and other forms used in keeping vehicle records are completed on a daily basis
9. Keep transport records
10.  Track and report on time when renewal of insurance and road licenses are due
11.  Assist officers while in the field (i.e. counting construction materials during physical verification exercises, taking dimensions of building structures, etc)
12. Perform general office clerical duties (i.e. photocopying, faxing, banking, document retrieval and filing, etc)
13. Occasionally assist in manning the office reception area

Qualifications and Experience

•  Level education, Grade C- or its equivalent
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license of at least 10 years without endorsements
• (will be required to undergo Automobile Association of Kenya Driving Competence Test)
• Must have experience with 4-wheel drive motor vehicles
• Must have practical skills in motor vehicle maintenance
• Must be presentable, service minded and be prepared to work long hours in the field 
• Experience working in development programmes would be an added advantage
• Hands on basic computer knowledge and experience in MS Word, Excel and Fleet Manager computer packages is a requirement

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