Company Details: Company Information The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

Senior Advisor, Geographical Information Systems

Key Responsibilities

Refine AWF’s approach to land use planning based on scenario analysis to inform sustainable strategies that minimize conflict between land use sectors. Develop guidance for user application.
Work with the AWF planning team to facilitate participatory land use planning processes that involve local communities, the private sector, government, and other stakeholders. Ensure outcomes fit within existing policy and planning context.
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate social, cultural, infrastructures, developments aspirations and economic values into land-use decisions and ensure adherence to AWF’s human rights-based approach. Work with communities to identify their land rights considering local and national laws.
Work with landscape teams and partners to co-design, test and deploy management decision-support interfaces using Esri’s ArcGISOnline. Support the flow/updating of interface spatial inputs using GIS, remote sensing, and array of field data collection tools.
Lead in-person and remote capacity building sessions for AWF staff and partners towards effective application of refined management-support and planning approaches.
Engage AWF senior management to help integrate new geospatial tools/approaches into AWF’s landscape conservation process and ensure alignment with AWF strategies.
Collaborate with the relevant teams to ensure that proposals/concepts include technical GIS input to raise additional resources and expand program.
Support development of a geospatial fellows’ program geared towards advancing African geospatial capacity and application.
Use GIS and other decision support software to (and interrogate assumptions) analyse, assess, visualise, and summarize environmental data to support conservation planning and decision making.
Identify, recommend and implement continual improvement in AWF’s mapping and data gathering procedures, lessons learned , documents and technology.
Contribute spatial data & evidence to AWF’s monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
Lead geospatial support in Nairobi and help manage AWF geospatial resources.
Stay abreast of the evolving planning and geospatial technology landscape.

Requirements and Skills

Master’s Degree in Natural or Environmental Science, Planning, GIS/Geography or related.
15+ years’ experience in using GIS, remote sensing in a conservation/natural resources context.
Proficiency in spatial tools including ArcGISPro, ArcGIS Online, and scenario development tools (e.g., Marxan).
8+ years of experience facilitating land use planning processes.
Experience with land use modeling tools and scenario generation/evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of conservation, biodiversity, ecosystem management, and sustainable development principles.
Extensive experience with project management, workflow design, and program integration.
Ability to travel and work effectively under harsh, unpredictable conditions in remote locations.
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Excellent capacity building skills in spatial tools application.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with little or no supervision.
Ability to travel for extended periods.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and partners. Ability to build consensus.
Genuine respect for communities.

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November 5, 2024
Project Assistant – Natural Resource Management

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of Nature Based Enterprises from locally available resources (herbs, Gum and resins, pasture production).
Provide additional life skills for children in the selected schools.
Identify and support water infrastructure development to serve people and animals, and support livelihood systems.
Support climate smart energy options (solar, school-level improved cook stoves, household level cookstoves to reduce usage of unsustainable fuels).
Engage communities to understand, build and document the traditional ecological knowledge and practices relevant to improving natural resource availability.
Identify and document appropriate best practices in community-based approaches to natural resource management.
Roll out land restoration interventions that create new forms of income and provide essential inputs to support implementation.
Implement participatory Management training manuals that support livelihoods.
In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, update and maintain the project database.
Conduct community outreaches to create awareness of increasingly extreme weather conditions and risks to their natural capital base.
Undertake activity reporting and documentation.
Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Skills

Diploma in Natural Resource management, climate-related studies, environment, wildlife management, conservation biology or equivalent. A degree in similar courses is an added advantage.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in community-based approaches including County-level engagements.
Ability to carry out Participatory Needs Assessments.
Ability to develop annual work plans and reporting.
Ability to facilitate relevant training/events/workshops.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a field setting and remote environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel frequently, if required.
Possession of a clean and up to date riding license.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office.
Fluency in spoken English and Kiswahili required.
Knowledge of a local language (Gabra – Hurri Hills, Rendile – Mt Kulal and Samburu – Laisamis) is required.

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November 5, 2024
Compliance Officer

Responsibilities
Compliance Tracking

Ensure audit readiness for organizational, statutory, and grant audits.
Review and test books and records to prepare for audits.
Conduct desk and field reviews of financial transactions for accuracy and eligibility.
Coordinate audit requests and responses.
Maintain and update the monthly compliance tracker, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, issues, and resolutions.
Assist compliance manager by preparing concise compliance reports to be presented to senior management as required.
Maintain an updated organizational and compliance calendar.

Financial and Regulatory Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Monitor and analyze regulatory developments, advise management on necessary actions, and update compliance programs accordingly.
Review financial data, identifying and reporting transaction errors.
Ensure tax compliance in all countries of AWF’s registration.
Perform compliance reviews of AWF and partner programs.
Track and document quality assurance issues and feedback from audits and reviews.
Participate in new awards kick-off meetings to reinforce compliance requirements.

Compliance and Tracking

Ensure audit readiness for organizational, statutory, and grant audits.
Review and test books and records to prepare for audits.
Conduct desk and field reviews of financial transactions for accuracy and eligibility.
Coordinate audit requests and responses.
Maintain and update the monthly compliance tracker, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, issues, and resolutions.
Assist compliance manager by preparing concise compliance reports to be presented to senior management as required.

Follow-up on Audit Findings Implementation

Assist in the implementation of audit findings from organizational, statutory, and grant audits.
Develop and manage action plans in response to audit observations, ensuring timely implementation.
Ensure timely and effective resolution of compliance violations.
Monitor the progress of corrective measures to address audit findings.

Leadership and Collaboration

Proactively report instances of non-compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse.
Together with the compliance manager, provide periodic training to staff on internal control procedures and accounting tools.

Other Duties

Proactively report instances of non-compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse.

Requirements and skills

Minimum of 5 years in public accounting, including 2 years as an Auditor, with a mix of profit and nonprofit experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
CPA accreditation highly preferred; additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, and CIA advantageous.
Solid knowledge of accounting standards governing nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and audit.
Ability to organize and synthesize large amounts of data and communicate complex information effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills, self-starter mentality, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Familiarity with African development sphere regulations.
Cultural sensitivity, teamwork skills, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
As this position is heavily anchored in AWF’s conservation programs, the successful candidate must have a strong interest in and understanding of conservation.
Knowledge of French is advantageous.

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November 5, 2024
Accountant

Job Summary

The Accountant is an integral AWF’s Finance team member. The incumbent will be responsible for accurate General Ledger maintenance reconciliations and smooth and timely month-end closure of books of accounts. She/he will also be involved in all general accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll accounting, and portal expense entries relating to Kenya and other AWF offices without dedicated Finance staff. In addition, the jobholder will work with other finance teams to ensure the timely processing of invoices and payments for all the operations in AWF.
The position will actively support annual organizational and country statutory audits, donor-related audits, and internal controls.
Occasional international and domestic travel is required.

Responsibilities
Accounting

Support finance teams to ensure timely month-end closure in compliance with GAAP and AWF procedures.
Participate in the monthly close process; prepare reconciliation schedules per the monthly close checklist.
Maintain all balance sheet accounting, producing consistent and accurate supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Manage the organization’s credit cards issued to staff by ensuring that expenses are reported on time and reconciliations prepared in the system.
Produce audit-ready monthly general ledger schedules and subsidiary financial statements.
Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, fixed asset schedules, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Review and validate general ledger transactions, timely identification, and corrections of errors of transactions posted in the general ledger both in AWF company and its subsidiaries.
Support in month-end and year-end processes with the HQ and Field finance staff to ensure all activities are completed within the agreed timelines, and support documents are uploaded on the organization’s SharePoint.
Prepare monthly bank and petty cash tally sheets and follow up with finance staff to share missing documents.
Produce audit-ready monthly general ledger schedules and subsidiary financial statements.
Post all salaries in the correct month using the correct employee codes, fund codes, and restriction codes.
Run and process timely salary and benefits allocation by the 12th of the month and ensure all unallocated salaries are followed up.
Run, post exchange rate adjustments, and ensure all expense G/Ls have correct dimensions.
Identify potential risks related to the financial management of the organization and suggest solutions to the Finance & Operations Manager for implementation.
Update monthly exchange rates in the accounting system.
Share reports with key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner.
Review and follow up on travel advances promptly.

Accounts Payable/Receivables

Post supplier invoices accurately and on a timely basis.
Review supplier invoices and ensure that are properly supported before posting them in the system.
Support in reconciling vendor accounts with the statements monthly.
Timely processing of payments to vendors, consultants, staff, and partners.
Check integrity and accuracy of financial data, vendor, payroll, etc., and timely identification and correction of errors in transactions.
Verify accuracy of vendor details in AWF systems.

Internal Controls

Work with the finance teams to enforce internal controls throughout the organization to ensure the protection of the AWF finance and non-finance assets.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures and enforcement of the same.
Support in the consistent application of internal controls throughout the organization.
Train staff on internal control procedures and accounting tools, such as accounting and timesheet portals.
Participate in planning and problem-solving meetings.
Identify ways of improving internal controls and efficient ways of processing accounting-related activities.
In conjunction, with other finance staff, maintain/update financial systems.
Keep abreast of changes in regulations, which may affect the accounting functions of the organization.
Follow up and ensure timely accounting and compliance of the AWF corporate credit card program.
Coordinate and review, sign and file all AWF Cash & Bank Reconciliations by the 10th of every month and maintain a filing log of dully approved reconciliations, cash counts, and bank statements.
Provide support to organizational audit, Internal audits, statutory audits donor specific audits and any other reviews by external audit firms as required.

Cash flow Planning and Management

Reconcile AWF bank balances with donor cash receipts.
Prepare the monthly/quarterly cash projections for the HQ AWF operations and review cash requests from other countries.
Process payments on time and track overdue payments.

Payroll Facilitation

Review Kenya and Expat payrolls and ensure they are posted on time. This role also includes timely Reviewing of Switzerland and UK payroll along with the related payroll liabilities.
Prepare salary allocation monthly and follow up with timely submission and approval of timesheets.
Support with the review of other AWF office payrolls not mentioned above.
Post and pay liabilities on a timely basis.
Support compliance with all country tax obligations where AWF operates.
File approved payroll reports.
Extract salary remittance and file as per established system.
Participate in AWF system development and system implementation sessions.

Other Duties

Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements and skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
Qualified Accountant and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
Familiarity with institutional and other donor guidelines is a strong advantage.
At least 5 years of relevant working experience, at least 3 years as an accountant in at least a medium-sized organization.
A mix of profit and nonprofit experience is desired.
Advanced knowledge and experience of the NetSuite-Oracle accounting package is preferred.
Audit experience will be an added advantage.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of key donor requirements required.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise good judgment, identify, and resolve problems.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
A self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong interest in and or understanding of conservation.

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November 5, 2024
Program Assistant, Policy, and Partnerships

Job Summary

The Program Assistant will provide administrative and programmatic support to AWF’s engagements with government, civil society organizations and multilateral environmental agreement processes at the national, regional, and global level. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the policy officer in charge of the secretariat to support functions of the Africa Protected Area Directors (APAD), the policy officer in charge of support to landscape and country policy engagement processes, and the senior manager in charge of conventions, policy, and networks. The role will also engage with members of the global leadership team, through support to their meetings and planned engagements. The role will be closely involved in elevating African Voices through support to Advancing pan-African network collaboration for nature and people.
The successful individual requires an academic and professional background in conservation or comparable experience in the development sector, with capacity for desktop research, engaging a range of actors from government, civil society, and interest groups such as youth and indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), as well as demonstrated capacity for policy analysis, communications for non-profits and ability to balance working independently and with teams. The role requires flexibility to work online and in-person and may require minimal travel.

Responsibilities

Support core AWF’s administrative and coordination responsibilities of the GLT.
Support in taking minutes of key meetings.
Support procurement processes for services and project activities.
Support project reporting, archiving of documentation and other relevant project outputs.
Carry out any other relevant duties that may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Contribute to Regional and Global Processes
Support event planning and coordination of GLT activities in relevant national, regional, and global meetings.
Contribute to engagement plans for regional and global processes and partnerships / stakeholders as linked with biodiversity conservation including with the Regional Economic Communities.
Contribute to GLT convenings and initiatives, in ways that empower and allow African leadership to flourish and thrive at national, regional, and global processes.
Support AWF’s programmatic and operational activities as host to APAD secretariat.
Support coordination of the APAD quarterly and other regular meetings of APAD leadership and working groups.
Support communication with APAD stakeholders such as government agencies and institutions, peer NGOs, youth and IPLCs networks.
Contribute to planning, administrative, and budgeting processes including but not limited to consultancies, and team travel.
Support strategic communications and marketing of GLT initiatives.
Work closely with AWF strategic communications and marketing team to support communications outputs related to GLT activities such as website content, promotional materials, reports, and external publications.

Requirements And Skills

A degree in social and natural sciences, economics, international development, or related field.
At least 2 years’ experience working with Civil Society Organizations, International NGOs, African governments and or relevant experience working in the African development sector.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
Computer literacy to use all MS Office packages.
Fluency in written and spoken English required and knowledge of French will be highly preferred.
Demonstrated familiarity with development issues and international policy processes.
Demonstrated experience or familiarity in supporting events.
Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, consultation with others, experience, and judgment.
Ability to communicate complex processes and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences within and outside an organization.
Ability to deal with proactive and reactive work and to take on new priorities as they arise.
Exposure to achieving outcomes through partnership and matrix teams.
A passion for wildlife and wildlands.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Grant Writer

Position Summary

The Senior Grant Writer is central to AWF’s efforts to secure funding through well-crafted proposals. The Senior Grant Writer is a new position created to deliver on AWF’s ambitious fundraising campaign. The Senior Grant Writer will serve as the lead designer and writer for project proposals and pitch materials required by the AWF External Affairs / Development Department including seven and eight figure public sector, foundation, and philanthropic gifts.
The incumbent will lead development of key materials and products to support External Affairs fundraising efforts in key markets. Working in close collaboration with the Program Design, External Affairs, Foundations, and Individual Giving team leads, the primary focus is to produce high-quality proposals and pitch materials that speak to donor interests and clearly articulate AWF’s value proposition based on strategy and funding priorities. She/he will work closely with technical and field teams, donor account managers, and cost proposal managers to shape relevant, inspiring, implementable project designs in a timely and accurate fashion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Understand AWF’s vision, mission, programs and needs and match AWF’s priorities to grant opportunities surfaced through Development team cultivation and research efforts.
Produce written and visual materials and supporting documents that are tailored to donors’ interests and clearly articulate AWF’s program priorities across the three programmatic priorities of AWF’s $300 million Resilient Africa, Resilient Planet fundraising campaign: Leading for Wildlife, Living with Wildlife and Caring for Wildlife.
Build productive working partnerships with technical and field teams, donor account managers, and Development team leadership.
Pro-actively Involve technical and field teams, finance and administration, communications, monitoring and evaluation and other teams as relevant in design processes to ensure propositions are aligned with AWF’s priorities and implementation modalities.
Distil complex content into accessible, inspirational, compelling, and concise materials that highlight the impact of donor investment.
Manage workflow on production of materials in line with AWF’s Account Management Framework.
Keep records of submissions, materials, process, follow up actions, and pipeline up to date.

Requirements and Skills

Minimum six years’ experience writing substantive content for sophisticated donor audiences, including foundation, government, corporate and individual donors.
Experience writing successful seven and eight figure grant proposals.
Ability to write clear and compelling proposals in both creative and technical formats.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural, complex work environment under tight deadlines.
Proactive in taking initiative in the context of ambiguity.
Master’s degree in conservation and/or development related field strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of conservation issues in Africa.
Current passport with ability to travel to Africa

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November 5, 2024
Budget and Grants Officer

Job Summary

The Budget and Grants Officer (BGO) will support in cost proposal development and Grants Management. The jobholder will initiate the set-up of a broad range of federal, non-federal government and privately funded grants, including proper maintenance of documentation thereof. The BGO will maintain AWF’s multi-year budget ledger by ensuring the same reflects AWF internal approved work plans and agrees with the donor approved budget. She/he will coordinate monthly budget phasing from both Program and Support teams and will ensure all budget projections are updated in the respective budget ledgers. The BGO will support pre- and post-award management, grant audits, grants receivables, internal monthly life of the grant reports, budget compliance and financial reporting to donors. The BGO will also assist in developing and maintaining the organizational and donor budget.
BGO will report to the Senior Manager, Cost Proposal and Grants and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional trips to other AWF offices for training and support.

Responsibilities
Organize and disseminate key budget and grant information.

Receive from PD and Development teams all documentation relating to new Awards and Modifications, summarize key donor conditions on a Grant Data Sheet and distribute appropriate key information to the Finance staff, the Program team, Management Systems team, and the Program Design team in a timely manner.
Provide capacity building to Program, Support and Field Finance staff on key donor contractual requirements and AWF best practices in Budgets.
Proactively disseminate information about up-coming grant milestones (grants coming to an end, reports due, grants closed, etc.) to respective staff to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.
Support PD team in cost proposal development.
Support in budget amendment and cost modifications as assigned by supervisor.

Budget Management and Analysis

Review and perform real-time maintenance of the Grants and Budget Ledgers by ensuring the two ledgers are reconciled to harmonize Donor approved budget vis a vis AWF internal work plan budgets.
Post budget adjustments in the Budget ledger on a timely basis.
Administer Unanet timesheet system, ensuring timesheet updates and adjustments are in accordance with the most updated organizational approved operating budget and maximizing on available restricted award budgets.
Tracking and posting monthly in-kind/matching contribution documentation for grants with matching requirements.
Ensure that spending that does not align with approved budgets is adequately approved and reclassified in the accounting system.
Assist the Senior Manager, Cost Proposal & Grants, and the Director planning & Financial analysis in the development of the annual operating budget.
Assist in the development of tools for budget preparation and monitoring.
Assist in performing cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs and review financial requests. participate in quarterly monitoring meetings with program teams to review staffing, budgets, and program implementation with a view to track potential risks, constraints, or impediments to grant implementation.
Provide expert recommendations to Management to mitigate risks.
Assist with maintenance of system budget controls (Budget rules) and workflow (approval rules).

Grant financial management and compliance

Run and share monthly grant spending reports and analyze for correct spending pattern and compliance to donor budgets; flag them to the Senior Manager, Cost Proposal & Grants, and respective Program Implementors or donor point of contact on any key highlights requiring action.
Run monthly grants receivables and advances to ensure accurate and timely donor invoicing, drawdowns and reconciliation is done.
Ensure all grants` spending are on track and provide reports on any budget risks promptly.
Support the Grants close-out processes to ensure that grants are closed out within budget and the established timeframes.
Assist in completing accurate and timely monthly grants close out checklist.
Assist in preparation of donor reports for final review and sign off by relevant staff.
Carry out monthly grant transactional review for compliance with donor regulations.
Conduct continuous grant/sub grant field compliance reviews and capacity building of AWF field staff and sub grantee staff on compliance requirements.
Assist with grant audits by preparing the required schedules, providing documents as requested by auditors and reports for review.
Updating the Grants Folders in Box monthly.
Maintain a schedule of grant invoicing and ensure grants are invoiced timely, invoicing documentation are shared with Finance team and filed in the Box, Grants Folders.
Update and reconcile sub-grant tally sheet against the general ledger quarterly.
Perform the reconciliation on award budget in NetSuite/Pyango as per award agreement of latest modifications for public awards and reconciliation of private awards as per Net asset report.
Maintain all awards tracker and active awards and fill in respective Grant folder for ease of access of users.
Prepare monthly Grants receivable schedule and tracking timing of cash receipts and proactively advise Senior Manager Cost Proposal and Grants where delays in payments are anticipated.

Financial Reporting

Run, analyze, and disseminate monthly budget management reports to all Budget Managers
Develop and maintain a Grants Milestone of financial reporting requirements and other performance requirements with related deadlines for each grant and contract agreement and dissemination of such milestones to teams for forward planning.
Post grants budget and expenses especially on sub-grant in NetSuite general ledger.
Communicate significant budget variances and trends to relevant budget managers, prompting additional action by the project management team where warranted.

Other Duties

Assist in Grants and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Prepare and assist in developing ad hoc reports or cost analysis.
Support in completion of accurate and timely monthly grants close out checklists.
Any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements And Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
At least 3 years of relevant working experience, at least within a donor funded nonprofit organization.
Certification such as CGMA, CPA or other related certifications.
Solid knowledge of grant management principles, including U.S. government funding, European Union, and German donors.
Experience communicating financial information to a non-financial audience.
Ability to organize and present issues in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise good judgment, and quickly identify and resolve problems with minimum supervision.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to provide good customer service with patience and a sense of urgency.
Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, partners, and donors.
Willingness to travel, sometimes to remote areas
Interest in learning and understanding conservation programs.
Financial management system experience.
Regional/international experience is an added advantage.
Ability to speak, read and write in French is an added advantage ed.
Strong technical skills, including MS Excel, and ability to navigate within accounting systems and other databases.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Officer, Conservation Education

Job Summary
The Senior Officer, Conservation Education will design, plan, facilitate and implement conservation education activities in over 130 schools, training teachers and work closely with Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) to influence the attitude and perception of the local community towards conservation. The jobholder will act as a point of contact for teachers, WCK, colleagues among other stakeholders and respond to requests for information on educational issues. Specifically, the position will work towards inspiring and nurturing future leaders through:

Strengthening Wildlife Clubs and their reach in the landscape.
Supporting in developing the education curriculum designed to educate the community, children and teachers on relevant matters of conservation; and
Identifying and supporting the development of young conservation champions in the landscape.

Responsibilities

In liaison with the Line Manager, provide technical guidance for the implementation and dissemination of conservation curriculum in the landscape.
Working with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, support the enhancement of the teacher training programme.
Prepare quarterly work plans and annual work plans for all conservation education projects, activities for the landscape and monitor the budget for the project.
Working jointly with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, identify and employ relevant innovative approaches to conservation education delivery in the landscape.
Identify and address key issues, harmonize technical objectives and approaches with partners, and formulate guidelines for the implementation of the AWF Conservation Education project and any other linked activities.
Coordinate the assessment of schools, work with WCK and support the development and dissemination of conservation education content and materials in creative ways including through posters, pocket guides, mobile van visits and visits to parks.
Support the identification and establishment of model schools, including the nature of appropriate and support infrastructure in those schools (i.e. lavatories, water provision, projectors).
Contribute to the development of a thematic Conservation Education Curriculum and Educator’s Guide/Manual for primary schools to be spearheaded by WCK.
Participate and contribute to the development of Wildlife Clubs of Kenya Strategic Plan.
Coordinate engagement activities for schools such as nature tours, school talk and teachers training in the landscape.
Work with the Senior Manager, and the Landscape Manager to develop a basis for the identification of local conservation champions and support the training of local conservation champions on conservation actions.
As needed, support data collection for targeted schools and school communities residing around Parks and Community Protected Areas.
Support in generating ideas for products and initiatives that tell and communicate the powerful stories of young people in close collaboration with the Strategic communications team.
Support and guide school communities in planning, prioritizing, and implementing natural resources management activities based on the AWF Strategy for the landscape.
Contribute to the development and implementation of land use plans by mobilizing school communities and ensuring children’s voices are heard in the processes.
Ensure a Right Based Approach to AWF programmatic interventions within the landscape in relation to communities.
Maintain a good working relationship with different stakeholders such as the local communities, partners and other conservation stakeholders at the landscape.

Measuring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Work with the M&E global team to ensure that MEAL tools are developed, rolled out, and analyzed according to institutional metrics, Indicators are tracked, and findings inform the Youth Programme.
Collaborate with the Communications and the Knowledge Management teams to have impactful stories documented, filed, and disseminated.
Prepare all progress reports and any other report as may be required.

Requirements and skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, or a degree in Education, or relevant Natural Resources Management field.
A minimum of 5 years working experience in community-based natural resource conservation or conservation education with experience of working with children and young people in conservation.
Have significant knowledge of wildlife conservation and developmental issues surrounding conservation within communities.
Experience of working with Government officials, local communities and/or donors at all levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages.
Computer literacy and ability to work efficiently in word, excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Database Management and use of audio-visual equipment is essential.
The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations in Swahili and English.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to speak comfortably in front of groups both small and large on topics of conservation.

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November 5, 2024
Procurement and Contracts Intern

Job Summary

This position will be an integral part of AWF’s global Procurement and Contracts team and will oversee and support all procurement and contracting activities across the organization. In liaison with the supervisor, the role will be responsible for manage procurement processes, oversee contract administration, collaborate with teams on procurement matters and manage procurement risk ensure, compliance with local & Donor regulations and AWF’s policies.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management:

Support in Identifying and assessing potential suppliers, ensuring they meet AWF’s standards for quality and ethical practices and maintaining a robust supplier database.
Support Liaise with the HQ based finance team to manage inventory operations and track inbound delivery of procurement.
Support in Conducting due diligence in the choice of new online vendors and consult with related staff member when necessary to assess possible risks.
Support in Review of field office procurement records to ensure compliance, maintain appropriate purchase documentation and obtain the necessary approvals.
Ensure due diligence compliance (USG anti‐terrorism regulations) by assuring all vendors are vetted through the established systems and perform past performance check.
Support in Preparing and issuing procurement documents, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and bid invitations.
Participate in Evaluation of vendor proposals, negotiation contracts, and making recommendations to management.
Support with timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and works, while maintaining high-quality standards.
Support with Providing audit trail for probity audit and procurement processes, decisions, and contractual arrangements.
Support to Develop and/or assist in developing procurement policies, procedures, and guidance documents.

Contract Management:

Support in Drafting, reviewing, and administering contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
Support with Ensuring that all contracts are compliant with Donor and local laws and regulations.
Support with Monitoring contract performance, adherence to timelines, and deliverables.
Support with Maintaining accurate records of all contracts and agreements.
Collaborate closely with program teams, legal counsel, and external partners to align contract terms with project objectives.
Support with Conducting internal audits to assess contract management processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Compliance, Ethics and Reporting:

Ensure strict compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and AWF’s policies.
Conduct internal audits to assess procurement and contract management processes.
Stay informed about changes in procurement regulations and industry best practices, incorporating them into AWF’s processes.
Ensure strict adherence to ethical and compliance standards in all contract activities,
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct within AWF,
Prepare and submit regular reports on procurement status, performance, and compliance to management.

Team Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with AWF teams, project managers, and partners to align procurement activities with project objectives.
Foster a culture of transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in all procurement processes.
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting AWF’s values and principles

Procurement Risk Management

Participate in Developing risk mitigation strategies for complex procurement arrangements.
Participate in Developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and large procurement projects, ensure appropriate ownership of risk between AWF and the supplier (i.e. allocation of risk where it is best managed). Champion compliance as a key procurement risk mitigation strategy.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of procurement regulations and practices.
Negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken and time management skills.
Ability to prepare procurement reports providing periodic status updates as necessary required.

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recruiting.ultipro.com

November 5, 2024
Procurement and Contracts Intern

Job Summary

This position will be an integral part of AWF’s global Procurement and Contracts team and will oversee and support all procurement and contracting activities across the organization. In liaison with the supervisor, the role will be responsible for manage procurement processes, oversee contract administration, collaborate with teams on procurement matters and manage procurement risk ensure, compliance with local & Donor regulations and AWF’s policies.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management:

Support in Identifying and assessing potential suppliers, ensuring they meet AWF’s standards for quality and ethical practices and maintaining a robust supplier database.
Support Liaise with the HQ based finance team to manage inventory operations and track inbound delivery of procurement.
Support in Conducting due diligence in the choice of new online vendors and consult with related staff member when necessary to assess possible risks.
Support in Review of field office procurement records to ensure compliance, maintain appropriate purchase documentation and obtain the necessary approvals.
Ensure due diligence compliance (USG anti‐terrorism regulations) by assuring all vendors are vetted through the established systems and perform past performance check.
Support in Preparing and issuing procurement documents, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and bid invitations.
Participate in Evaluation of vendor proposals, negotiation contracts, and making recommendations to management.
Support with timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and works, while maintaining high-quality standards.
Support with Providing audit trail for probity audit and procurement processes, decisions, and contractual arrangements.
Support to Develop and/or assist in developing procurement policies, procedures, and guidance documents.

Contract Management:

Support in Drafting, reviewing, and administering contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
Support with Ensuring that all contracts are compliant with Donor and local laws and regulations.
Support with Monitoring contract performance, adherence to timelines, and deliverables.
Support with Maintaining accurate records of all contracts and agreements.
Collaborate closely with program teams, legal counsel, and external partners to align contract terms with project objectives.
Support with Conducting internal audits to assess contract management processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Compliance, Ethics and Reporting:

Ensure strict compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and AWF’s policies.
Conduct internal audits to assess procurement and contract management processes.
Stay informed about changes in procurement regulations and industry best practices, incorporating them into AWF’s processes.
Ensure strict adherence to ethical and compliance standards in all contract activities,
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct within AWF,
Prepare and submit regular reports on procurement status, performance, and compliance to management.

Team Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with AWF teams, project managers, and partners to align procurement activities with project objectives.
Foster a culture of transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in all procurement processes.
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting AWF’s values and principles

Procurement Risk Management

Participate in Developing risk mitigation strategies for complex procurement arrangements.
Participate in Developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and large procurement projects, ensure appropriate ownership of risk between AWF and the supplier (i.e. allocation of risk where it is best managed). Champion compliance as a key procurement risk mitigation strategy.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of procurement regulations and practices.
Negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken and time management skills.
Ability to prepare procurement reports providing periodic status updates as necessary required.

Apply via :

recruiting.ultipro.com

November 5, 2024