Site Project Specialist Job Vacancy in Kenya
A Site Project Specialist is needed for the GEF/UNDP five-year project “Strengthening the Protected Area Network within the Eastern Montane Forest Hotspot of Kenya”.
The Specialist will liaise with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Nature Kenya to ensure adherence to GEF, UNDP and Nature Kenya procedures including timely work-planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
The Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Nature Kenya Executive Director, and in addition s/he will work closely with UNDP and Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources staff, GEF visiting staff and evaluators and directors of KFS, KWS, KEFRI, NEMA and NMK and local administration.
Showing posts with label Environment and Climate Change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environment and Climate Change. Show all posts
January 14, 2011
December 18, 2010
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) Jobs in Kenya
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) Jobs in Kenya
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 of the laws of Kenya.
It was established to plan and coordinate the implementation of programmes and projects that transcend administrative boundaries of the districts in North Western part of Kenya.
The Authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions.
1. Senior Engineers (Water)
2 Positions
Ref: KVDA/1/SE-W
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical services and operations.
* Responsible for project records, documentation acceptance to customers
* Preparation of technical proposal reports and to establish documents’ controls
* Designing of dams and other hydraulic systems including preparation of drawing and specifications, bills of quantities etc
October 8, 2010
Free the Children Environmental Mobilizer Job Vacancy
Free the Children Environmental Mobilizer Job Vacancy
An NGO based in Narok south district, is looking to hire (1) One Environmental Mobilizer.
Position involves:
- Overseeing the tree nursery
- Initiate, support and facilitate environmental clubs within each school
1. Creation of a tree nursery
2. Creation of a wood lot
3. Continual support of the community garden
4. Vision to be created with environmental club and/or community
An NGO based in Narok south district, is looking to hire (1) One Environmental Mobilizer.
Position involves:
- Overseeing the tree nursery
- Initiate, support and facilitate environmental clubs within each school
1. Creation of a tree nursery
2. Creation of a wood lot
3. Continual support of the community garden
4. Vision to be created with environmental club and/or community
August 23, 2010
EcoBuild Africa Trust Job Vacancies
EcoBuild Africa Trust Job Vacancies
ECO-build Africa is an Organization dealing with Housing, Urban and Environmental research and has been involved in the Climate Change debate both locally and internationally.
We are seeking to recruit qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
1. Environmental, Urban and Climate Change Research Fellow
(1 Post)
We are seeking to recruit qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
1. Environmental, Urban and Climate Change Research Fellow
(1 Post)
Responsibilities
The Environmental, Urban and Climate Change Research Fellow will be involved in applied and basic research on urban, environmental and climate change issues.
Key qualifications
- Relevant Degree and/of Degrees in urban and environmental issues
2. Administrative Assistant
(1 Post)
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will provide general Administration support to Eco-Build Africa offices on all Issues related to general administration, logistics, procurement, travel and staffing.
Key Qualifications
(1 Post)
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will provide general Administration support to Eco-Build Africa offices on all Issues related to general administration, logistics, procurement, travel and staffing.
Key Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant qualifications.
- Three (3 ) Years experience
Eco-Build is an equal opportunity employer.
Website: www.ecobuild-africa.com
Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation (LVRLAC) Regional Projects Officer Job Re-advertisement
Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation (LVRLAC) Regional Projects Officer Job Re-advertisement
We are retained by Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation, (LVRLAC) to identify qualified Kenya national to fill a /acancy in their headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda.
LVRLAC is a network organization of eighty one Local Authorities in the basin of Lake Victoria of East Africa. It was founded in 1997 with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen collaborative efforts by Local Authorities within the Lake Victoria Basin towards sustainable utilization, management and conservation of the shared natural resources in the Lake Victoria Basin.
Its mission is to facilitate member Local Authorities through building of strategic partnerships, harmonization of policies and promotion of knowledge on best practices that enhance the capacity of Local Authorities to provide better living standards, services and opportunities for sustainable development in the Lake Victoria Region.
Our client is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national for the post of Regional Projects Officer described below. The post which is based at the headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda is tenable for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds and carries competitive benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Regional Projects Officer will be responsible for program development & management; planning, monitoring and evaluation for LVRLAC.
His/her duties will be:
LVRLAC is a network organization of eighty one Local Authorities in the basin of Lake Victoria of East Africa. It was founded in 1997 with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen collaborative efforts by Local Authorities within the Lake Victoria Basin towards sustainable utilization, management and conservation of the shared natural resources in the Lake Victoria Basin.
Its mission is to facilitate member Local Authorities through building of strategic partnerships, harmonization of policies and promotion of knowledge on best practices that enhance the capacity of Local Authorities to provide better living standards, services and opportunities for sustainable development in the Lake Victoria Region.
Our client is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national for the post of Regional Projects Officer described below. The post which is based at the headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda is tenable for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds and carries competitive benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Regional Projects Officer will be responsible for program development & management; planning, monitoring and evaluation for LVRLAC.
His/her duties will be:
- To spearhead the development of appropriate and competitive regional level and country level programs and projects for LVRLAC in line with the organisation's strategic plan and the emerging contextual needs opportunities and requirements.
- To support the Secretary General in resource mobilization and maintenance of strategic links with donors and other relevant partners.
- To supervise and oversee the efficient implementation of LVRLAC regional level programs and activities
- To ensure proper documentation of and reporting on LVRLAC's programme activities and generate reliable and timely program/project reports for LVRLAC Management, donors and other relevant stakeholders
- To develop and operationalise a functional and reliable monitoring and evaluation system that meets the learning and reporting needs of the Organization.
- To establish a knowledge management system for LVRLAC.
- To support capacity building of LVRLAC staff and member local authorities in program development, management and resource mobilization.
Job requirements
- Minimum postgraduate degree in Project Planning and Management, Social sciences, Environment Science, Natural Resource Management, Economics, or Development Studies. Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel packages a must.
- At least 5 years experience in a relevant senior management position with a reputable organization.
- Solid experience in program design, management, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in working on issues of sustainable development
- Experience in participatory planning methodologies
- Well developed writing and oral communication skills (including report writing and presentation skills)
- Ability to lead and work as team member
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, names of three referees and the applicant's daytime telephone contact should be sent to:
Dama Consultants Limited
10th Floor Uganda House
P.O. Box 3967
Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256-414-235 944 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +256-414-235 944 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Applicants who meet the above specifications will be contacted within two weeks of closing date.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
July 13, 2010
World Agroforestry Centre – ICRAF Post Doctoral Fellow Career Opportunity in Kenya
World Agroforestry Centre – ICRAF Post Doctoral Fellow Career Opportunity in Kenya
Job summary:About our organizationThe World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agric...
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