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  • Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development, Kenya

    Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development, Kenya

    Working closely with local partners, FFI’s Africa Programme currently supports operations in 13 countries in West, Central, East and Southern Africa, and is implementing a range of projects focused on both terrestrial and marine species and habitat conservation, biodiversity planning, protected area management, institutional development and capacity building, sustainable use and community-focused wildlife management initiatives.
    To achieve its mission in Africa, FFI uses different approaches to work with and alongside local partners to focus on the sustainable use and management of natural resources as a means to effective conservation in the long-term. In all its projects in Africa, FFI seeks to:

    Build   and   support   local   partnerships   with   African   conservation   and   community development organisations
    Strengthen institutions to bring sustainability and added value to projects
    Maintain long term presence and relationships
    Reconcile conservation goals with the needs of local people
    Incorporate sound science in decision-making

    Kenya Programme
    FFI has been championing wildlife conservation in Kenya in some shape or form since our foundation in 1903. Exactly a century later, we opened an office in Nairobi and established a formal country programme, and have been supporting local partners to protect key habitats and species. In particular, we have played a crucial role in establishing a number of wildlife conservancies in northern Kenya that protect wildlife while also supporting sustainable local livelihoods. Beyond our terrestrial conservation programme, we are also supporting the efforts of communities in Kenya’s north coast to secure greater involvement in the management and husbandry of their marine resources.
    The Opportunity
    FFI is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development to enable our work to proactively respond to and shape the conservation enterprise and finance agenda in Kenya. It will look at aligning with FFI’s global response to the nature-climate-health triple challenge, and ensuring maximum impact for biodiversity and the environment across Kenya. Playing an important role in supporting and enabling the development of demonstratable sustainable conservation enterprises in Kenya.
    You will feed into FFI’s global enterprise work with support from our Social Equity, Agriculture and Enterprise (SAGE) team. You will have a proven track record in development of innovative and successful conservation enterprise within Kenya. You will have excellent understanding of tailor-made, up-to-date responses that address today’s barriers to sustainable conservation enterprise in Kenya and experience with non-profit conservation organisations.
    You will demonstrate capacity in strategic and analytical thinking; excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work and deliver within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, proposal writing, project management and donor reporting.
    Terms and Conditions
    Start Date:                              As soon as possible
    Duration of Contract:           2 years
    Probation Period:                 6 months
    Salary:                                    $33,000
    Location:                                Nairobi, Kenya. With travel to domestic project sites as required. International travel to FFI’s head office in Cambridge, UK may be required.
    Benefits:                                25 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Kenya
    Hours of Work:                      This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm with a one-hour lunch break. These hours may vary depending on the requirements of the job in the field.
    Job Description 
    Reporting to:             Country Manager, Kenya Programme
    Key Relationships:   Kenya Programme Staff
    Senior Programme Manager, Eastern Africa
    Africa Programme Staff
    FFI Finance and Enterprise team, SAGE
    Other FFI Cross-Cutting teams
    External Relationships:         In specific situations and under the direction of the Country Manager, Kenya, this role may be asked to represent FFI with national and local government agencies, communities and community-based organisations; international and national partner NGOs and for-profit entities, academic institutions, financiers and donors, representing the values and interests of FFI at all times.
    Purpose:
    The Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development will lead the development, integration and management of nature-positive enterprises, sustainable value chains and private sector partnerships within priority Kenya projects as directed by the Country Manager, and supported by the cross-cutting Social Equity, Agriculture & Enterprises (SAGE) team. 
    Ensuring all approaches support the delivery of the FFI Strategy and Business Plan, this role will identify current and emerging themes relating to enterprise development concerning conservation in Kenya and will both enable and implement FFI’s and FFI partner’s responses through high quality and collaboratively developed projects and funds.
    Specific Duties:
    Technical

    Provide technical input on enterprise development components of FFI approaches in Kenya
    Undertake research and analysis on markets, partners, costs, revenues, business compliance requirements, enabling environments, and other topics related to conservation finance and enterprise.
    Identify and develop partnerships with private sector actors that align to FFI’s conservation strategy.
    Undertake feasibility assessments of new products and ventures
    Lead the development of business models that align with FFI’s strategy and consider the planning and financing required for nature-positive enterprises in collaboration with conservation and private sector partners and FFI colleagues
    Develop financial plans, aligning with business models that demonstrate financial viability and sustainability of nature-positive enterprises and approaches
    Lead the development of legal ownership models and structures for enterprises, in collaboration with Enterprise specialists in the SAGE team and FFI legal team.
    Lead the development of investment and fundraising pitches in collaboration with finance specialists in the SAGE team.
    As agreed, facilitate supply chain development including due diligence, documentation, certification, promotion and engagement with buyers
    Facilitate engagement with wider market system actors using Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD) and other relevant approaches to develop socially inclusive nature-positive market systems.
    Ensure biodiversity impact metrics for nature-positive enterprises are appropriate through collaboration with FFI bio-monitoring specialists in the wider Africa programme. 
    Work closely with the Technical Specialist, Livelihoods and Governance (Kenya) to,

    ensure business models developed have clear social benefits, and gender and social equity are fully integrated into design and implementation
    develop robust governance structure for conservation enterprises, clarifying membership rules, ensuring equitable benefit sharing agreements, participation of women and men.

    Project Management & Development

    Identify appropriate funding relevant to enterprise development, both grant and repayable investments.
    Manage  implementation and delivery of FFI’s commitments within specific projects as directed by the Country Manager
    Ensure full compliance with FFI protocols, policies and procedures, ensuring work is done to high quality and within agreed budgets
    Undertake specific fund management responsibilities where appropriate, including:
    Lead FFI and donor technical report writing and editing, coordinating the inputs of team members and partners, ensuring accurate and timely technical reports as per FFI and donor requirements
    Ensure all funding proposals and resulting contracts and grant agreements are appropriate to, and comply with, FFI operating standards, the FFI Delegation of Authority (DoA), and implementation context within the region
    Delivery of grant funded projects within time-frames and budgets
    Manage inputs from relevant technical and operational staff and consultants, and implementing partners, ensuring appropriate contracts are in place where relevant.
    Ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation is in place and fit for purpose, working with FFI team (in Kenya and in Cambridge) to review results and adapt implementation as required
    Be responsible for fund finances and ensure all expenditure complies with donor and FFI regulations, FFI’s DoA, and Kenyan laws
    Management of cash flow for relevant activities and accountability of funds, including required finance planning and reporting
    Prepare project financial reports, with support from the Kenya Finance Team and ensure timely, high quality and accurate technical, operational and financial funder and institutional reporting
    Ensure the regular back-up and appropriate storage of all data and financial records, in line with in-country and donor auditing requirements, internal and donor reporting requirements, and ensuring there is sufficient detail for overall institutional auditing of FFI.
    Under the guidance of the Country Manager provide active input and support, and when appropriate lead, new project development

    Communications and Representation

    Develop and collaborate on training materials including documentation, talks and lectures
    Develop and collaborate on articles, guidelines, briefing papers, templates etc.
    Provide training and mentoring on enterprise development to partners and communities
    Contribute to a global Community of Practice on nature-positive enterprise development as well as national and regional forums, networks and events

    Other

    Work as an active member of the wider Africa team and attend Africa team meetings and work planning sessions as required
    Provide technical input, where appropriate and requested, on other work undertaken by the SAGE, Kenya and Africa programme
    With agreement of the Country Manager perform any other tasks that may be requested from time to time, which are appropriate to the roles skills and experience, and relevant to the scope of this role

    FFI Values
    Values underpin who we are and how we act. Just as values shape who we are as individuals, they define us as an organisation, creating the culture of success for which FFI is renowned. Our people exemplify our shared values, which are interconnected and interdependent:

    We act with integrity
    We are collaborative
    We are committed
    We are supportive & respectful
    We get things done

    Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements) and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to africajobs@fauna-flora.orgPlease mark your application Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development, Kenya.The closing date for applications is 30th April 2022. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 9th May 2022. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone – please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw the position advertised.Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.FFI encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Patrick Lelei, Finance and Administration Manager, Kenya, FFI, on Tel: +254 (0) 724 711 176 or Email: patrick.lelei@fauna-flora.org.

    Apply via :

    africajobs@fauna-flora.org

  • Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development

    Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development

    The Opportunity
    FFI is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development to enable our work to proactively respond to and shape the conservation enterprise and finance agenda in Kenya. It will look at aligning with FFI’s global response to the nature-climate-health triple challenge, and ensuring maximum impact for biodiversity and the environment across Kenya. Playing an important role in supporting and enabling the development of demonstratable sustainable conservation enterprises in Kenya.
    You will feed into FFI’s global enterprise work with support from our Social Equity, Agriculture and Enterprise (SAGE) team. You will have a proven track record in development of innovative and successful conservation enterprise within Kenya. You will have excellent understanding of tailor-made, up-to-date responses that address today’s barriers to sustainable conservation enterprise in Kenya and experience with non-profit conservation organisations.
    You will demonstrate capacity in strategic and analytical thinking; excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work and deliver within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, proposal writing, project management and donor reporting.
    Terms and Conditions

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Duration of Contract: 2 years
    Probation Period: 6 months
    Salary: $33,000
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya. With travel to domestic project sites as required. International travel to FFI’s head office in Cambridge, UK may be required.
    Benefits: 25 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Kenya
    Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm with a one-hour lunch break. These hours may vary depending on the requirements of the job in the field.

    Job Description
    Purpose:
    The Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development will lead the development, integration and management of nature-positive enterprises, sustainable value chains and private sector partnerships within priority Kenya projects as directed by the Country Manager, and supported by the cross-cutting Social Equity, Agriculture & Enterprises (SAGE) team.
    Ensuring all approaches support the delivery of the FFI Strategy and Business Plan, this role will identify current and emerging themes relating to enterprise development concerning conservation in Kenya and will both enable and implement FFI’s and FFI partner’s responses through high quality and collaboratively developed projects and funds.
    Specific Duties:
    Technical

    Provide technical input on enterprise development components of FFI approaches in Kenya
    Undertake research and analysis on markets, partners, costs, revenues, business compliance requirements, enabling environments, and other topics related to conservation finance and enterprise.
    Identify and develop partnerships with private sector actors that align to FFI’s conservation strategy.
    Undertake feasibility assessments of new products and ventures
    Lead the development of business models that align with FFI’s strategy and consider the planning and financing required for nature-positive enterprises in collaboration with conservation and private sector partners and FFI colleagues
    Develop financial plans, aligning with business models that demonstrate financial viability and sustainability of nature-positive enterprises and approaches
    Lead the development of legal ownership models and structures for enterprises, in collaboration with Enterprise specialists in the SAGE team and FFI legal team.
    Lead the development of investment and fundraising pitches in collaboration with finance specialists in the SAGE team.
    As agreed, facilitate supply chain development including due diligence, documentation, certification, promotion and engagement with buyers
    Facilitate engagement with wider market system actors using Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD) and other relevant approaches to develop socially inclusive nature-positive market systems.
    Ensure biodiversity impact metrics for nature-positive enterprises are appropriate through collaboration with FFI bio-monitoring specialists in the wider Africa programme.
    Work closely with the Technical Specialist, Livelihoods and Governance (Kenya) to,ensure business models developed have clear social benefits, and gender and social equity are fully integrated into design and implementation
    develop robust governance structure for conservation enterprises, clarifying membership rules, ensuring equitable benefit sharing agreements, participation of women and men.

    Project Management & Development

    Identify appropriate funding relevant to enterprise development, both grant and repayable investments.
    Manage implementation and delivery of FFI’s commitments within specific projects as directed by the Country Manager
    Ensure full compliance with FFI protocols, policies and procedures, ensuring work is done to high quality and within agreed budgets

    Undertake specific fund management responsibilities where appropriate, including:

    Lead FFI and donor technical report writing and editing, coordinating the inputs of team members and partners, ensuring accurate and timely technical reports as per FFI and donor requirements
    Ensure all funding proposals and resulting contracts and grant agreements areappropriate to, and comply with, FFI operating standards, the FFI Delegation of Authority (DoA), and implementation context within the region
    Delivery of grant funded projects within time-frames and budgets
    Manage inputs from relevant technical and operational staff and consultants, and implementing partners, ensuring appropriate contracts are in place where relevant.
    Ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation is in place and fit for purpose, working with FFI team (in Kenya and in Cambridge) to review results and adapt implementation as required
    Be responsible for fund finances and ensure all expenditure complies with donor and FFI regulations, FFI’s DoA, and Kenyan laws
    Management of cash flow for relevant activities and accountability of funds, including required finance planning and reporting
    Prepare project financial reports, with support from the Kenya Finance Team and ensure timely, high quality and accurate technical, operational and financial funder and institutional reporting
    Ensure the regular back-up and appropriate storage of all data and financial records, in line with in-country and donor auditing requirements, internal and donor reporting requirements, and ensuring there is sufficient detail for overall institutional auditing of FFI.
    Under the guidance of the Country Manager provide active input and support, and when appropriate lead, new project development

    Communications and Representation

    Develop and collaborate on training materials including documentation, talks and lectures
    Develop and collaborate on articles, guidelines, briefing papers, templates etc.
    Provide training and mentoring on enterprise development to partners and communities
    Contribute to a global Community of Practice on nature-positive enterprise development as well as national and regional forums, networks and events

    Other

    Work as an active member of the wider Africa team and attend Africa team meetings and work planning sessions as required
    Provide technical input, where appropriate and requested, on other work undertaken by the SAGE, Kenya and Africa programme
    With agreement of the Country Manager perform any other tasks that may be requested from time to time, which are appropriate to the roles skills and experience, and relevant to the scope of this role

    Person Specification:
    Skills
    Essential

    Proven track record in market research, business plan development and project management skills
    Excellent analytical skills
    Ability to successfully negotiate with diverse audiences
    Excellent information organisation and presentation skills
    Outstanding prioritisation and time management skills
    Ability to lead and manage both decisions and people, in high stress environments

    Desirable

    Business impact measurement, costing, marketing and sales plan, investment pitches and risk assessments
    Experience working in international conservation NGOs or organization
    Experience reporting to multiple managers or projects

    Qualifications and Language
    Essential

    Undergraduate level qualification or equivalent in economics, business management or rural development
    Excellent written and spoken Swahili and English

    Desirable

    MBA or Advanced degree in business-related discipline

    Knowledge and experience
    Essential

    Knowledge and established networks in at least two of the following sectors in Kenya: tourism, sustainable fisheries, agriculture/agroforestry
    Proven success in developing enterprises designed to achieve positive social and/or environmental impacts
    Demonstrable experience in project management
    Experience working for NGOs rural entrepreneurship and sustainable supply chains

    Desirable

    Private sector experience in agribusiness or tourism or seafood sector
    Experience working for a startup enterprise
    Knowledge of development approaches to enterprise development and strengthening of market systems, such as Practical Action’s Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD)
    Experience in developing inclusive finance models (such as eco-credits, Village Savings and Loan Associations) and micro-insurance

    Behavioural qualities
    Essential

    Team player, with ability to seek out views of others and build positive working relationships
    Ability to work to multiple deadlines
    Impact-focused
    Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
    Ability to self-motivate
    Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
    Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a positive and constructive way
    Commitment to working in a collaborative manner, sharing information and learning
    Commitment to organisational and legal compliance, and responsible management of donor funds
    Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a calm, positive, pro-active and constructive way

    Other
    Essential

    Commitment to FFI’s values, vision and mission
    Entitlement to live and work in Kenya (without employee sponsorship)
    Available to travel domestically and/or internationally, and work occasional evening and weekend hours

    How to applyApplications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements) and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to africajobs@fauna-flora.org. Please mark your application Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development, Kenya.

    Apply via :

    africajobs@fauna-flora.org

  • Terrestrial Project Officer

    Terrestrial Project Officer

    Duration of Contract:              Until 31 July 2023
    Probation Period:                 6 months
    Salary:                                               $17,000 Gross per year
    Location:                                Nairobi, Kenya. With travel to domestic project sites as required.
    Benefits:                                25 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Kenya
    Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm with a one-hour lunch break. These hours may vary depending on the requirements of the job in the field.
    Reporting to:            Technical Specialist, Conservation Policy, Kenya
    Line Manager of:         Currently no direct line management
    Key Relationships:  

    Kenya Programme Staff
    Senior Programme Manager, Eastern Africa
    Technical Specialist, Biomonitoring, Africa
    Africa Programme Staff
    Wildlife Trade Team Staff                    

    Purpose:
    The Project Officer will provide efficient project level support, both technically and administratively helping to ensure the successful design, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of a specific FFI Kenya species conservation project and related funds.
    Specific Duties:

    Technical Support

    Undertake desktop research to support the development of this project, funds and initiatives related to terrestrial species work, including species action planning processes.
    Provide technical input on the project design, and implementation using a clear project management approach.
    Provide technical support and input on conservation issues and priorities related to the project
    Support project monitoring and evaluation ensuring logical framework milestones and indicators are attained within set timeframes and budgets.
    Contribute to the development of project specific reports (including donor, internal and technical), ensuring timely and high-quality products.
    Under the guidance of relevant specialists, provide support for setting up and implementing surveys on terrestrial species conservation research.
    Provide project specific knowledge and information for fundraising activities.
    Track and follow up project deliverables assigned to partners and consultants ensuring timely submission of high-quality outputs.
    Align project related work to FFI policies and procedures while also ensuring donor and legal compliance requirements are met.
    Support relevant staff in the gathering, consolidating and sharing of lessons learnt.

    Project Support

    Provide an efficient administrative and operational function to the project.
    Provide logistical support for meetings and workshops, including the putting together and dissemination of information packs that include external audiences.
    Attend meetings and take notes/minutes, ensuring appropriate dissemination and follow up on agreed actions.
    Provide in-country logistical support to people travelling to and within Kenya to attend FFI meetings and functions including airport transfers, accommodation, etc.
    As required, provide logistical support to field activities, including the handling of cash payments and other funds disbursements, in line with FFI protocols, policies and procedures.
    Implement data management in line with FFI protocols, policies and procedures, helping to ensure that all relevant documentation is on FFI’s data management systems.

    Partnerships 

    At project level, map out who the stakeholders are in the context of this projects.
    Maintaining regular and appropriate contact with key stakeholders/partners.
    Where required, gather and avail information to support managers to respond to partners.
    Communications and Representation
    Support development of project-specific internal and external communication materials.
    As requested, attend external meetings to represent and actively promote FFI and project-specific activities. 
    Respond, as appropriate, to external inquiries relating to project queries.
    With the guidance of preparing and keeping an updated contact database to help convening meetings, dissemination of publications and communications etc. 
    Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations and communications based on literature reviews and other project activities.

    Other 

    Undertake other activities that fall within FFI’s strategy and plans as requested by your Line Manager, commensurate with your skills, experience and role.
    Work as an active member of the FFI Africa and FFI Kenya team and attend FFI Kenya team meetings.
    Duties may be altered, reasonably added or delegated from time to time to reflect changes within the organization’s activities and structure

    Person Specification
    Essential
    Desirable
    Qualification and Language

    Bachelor’s degree in a natural resource management field
    Fluency in English, both spoken and written

    Skills, Knowledge and experience

    Minimum of three years of experience in conservation project support at Officer/Coordinator level
    Demonstrable experience of project management and providing logistical support to projects
    Meticulous at conducting desktop research and analysis of information.
    Proven experience in coordinating and implementing species surveys
    Builds positive internal and external relationships
    Excellent IT literacy, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
    Excellent minute taking and report writing skills
    Demonstrable skills in providing technical information for reports
    Experience in project monitoring and evaluation
    Proven experience of using the logical framework as a monitoring tool
    Five years of experience in conservation project support at Officer/Coordinator level

    Behavioral qualities

    Excellent attention to detail
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent organization, prioritisation, and workload management
    Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
    Methodical, efficient, and proactive approach to work
    Proactive and willing to take on a hands-on approach

    Other

    Entitlement to work in Kenya
    Commitment to FFI’s values and empathy with FFI’s mission

    FFI Values
    Values underpin who we are and how we act. Just as values shape who we are as individuals, they define us as an organisation, creating the culture of success for which Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is renowned. Our people exemplify our shared values, which are interconnected and interdependent:

    We act with integrity
    We are collaborative
    We are committed
    We are supportive & respectful
    We get things done

    Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements) and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to kenyajobs@fauna-flora.orgPlease mark your application ‘Project Officer – Terrestrial, Kenya’The closing date for applications is 20th November 2021. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 29th November 2021. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone – please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw the position advertised.Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.Applicants with DisabilitiesFFI encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Patrick Lelei, Finance and Administration Manager, Kenya, FFI, on Tel: +254 (0) 715 795359 or Email: patrick.lelei@fauna-flora.org.FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity

    Apply via :

    kenyajobs@fauna-flora.org

  • Country Manager, Kenya

    Country Manager, Kenya

    Start Date:            As soon as possible
    Duration of Contract:    Two-year, fixed term
    Probation Period:        Six months
    Gross Salary Range:    USD 50,000 – USD 60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
    Location:    Nairobi, Kenya with travel within Kenya to FFI project sites, and travel within the region and to the UK as required.
    Benefits:     25 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Kenya
    Hours of Work:     This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
    Final appointment is subject to resumption of conditions that, in FFI’s judgement, enable the role to be carried out following the measures and travel restrictions introduced by the relevant authorities in response to Covid-19 outbreak.
    Job Description
    Reporting to:        Senior Programme Manager, Eastern Africa
    Line manager of:   Finance & Administration Manager, Kenya Programme Manager (Terrestrial), Kenya Programme Manager, Marine, Kenya Technical Specialist Livelihoods & Governance, Kenya
    Key Relationships:   
    Africa Regional Team (UK and International)
    Finance Team (UK)
    Cross cutting teams, Development and Communication teams
    Working with:    The Country Manager will represent FFI and routinely liaise with identified national and local government agencies, communities and community-based organisations, civil society organisations, international and national partner NGOs and for-profit entities, academic institutions, funders and donors, representing the values and interests of FFI at all times.       
    Purpose:
    To ensure the effective development, management and implementation of FFI’s Kenya Programme of work. The role will be responsible for overall management of the programme, including overseeing implementation of activities, expenditure of the programme and project budgets in line with FFI and donor compliance; management of the country office; HR management; and all internal and external reporting. The role will be required to strengthen internal systems and operations, and develop external relationships that enable FFI Kenya to deliver impactful conservation action through the creation and maintenance of a healthy project and funding pipeline.
    Specific Duties:

    Programme Development and Fundraising

    Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Africa and Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, lead and facilitate strategic planning for the Kenya programme, in line with FFI’s business plan and strategy
    Keep the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa apprised of conservation issues and strategic priorities for FFI in Kenya
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa ensure that the Kenya programme and all projects are well resourced, meet business need and have credible future pipeline options, including but not limited to:

    Developing and inputting to project concepts and proposals, in line with approved strategic plans
    Identifying and developing opportunities to raise funds for projects with partners
    Engaging with the Finance Business Partner, Africa to ensure proposals reflect staff and overhead cost recovery

    Promote FFI’s work in Kenya to external donors, diplomatic and development agencies,
    NGOs, corporate for-profit entities and all other relevant bodies
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa and other relevant FFI staff and partners, ensure FFI programme and projects in Kenya have an up to date Theory of Change that includes a robust M&E framework

    Partnership Development

    In line with agreed strategies, proactively develop and manage key relationships and partnerships in Kenya, subject to satisfactory due diligence where relevant, in order to maintain and enhance the local programme of work and to maximise the effective delivery of FFI’s Kenya strategy
    Ensure the consultation and inclusion of appropriate stakeholders in the design and implementation of all FFI project activities in Kenya
    Support the building of organisational and technical capacity of in-country partners to implement the elements of their institutional mission that overlap with FFI’s strategic plans
    Liaise as necessary with government agencies, NGOs and FFI in-country staff to promote, facilitate and engage in relevant policy and regulatory processes at the most appropriate levels
    Lead on the development and negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with partners, in consultation with Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa and in accordance with FFI documentation and FFI’s Delegation of Authorities

    Programme Representation

    Represent FFI at key fora, meetings and workshops and develop FFI’s profile in Kenya as required
    Ensure membership of relevant fora and associations to support and further the work of the Kenya programme

    Programme Management

    Supervise the Finance & Administration Manager, Kenya, and maintain oversight of, and accountability for required legal and financial administration processes, registrations and insurances to ensure the legal compliance of FFI’s operations in Kenya
    Act as the legal representative of FFI in Kenya as appropriate
    Ensure effective administration of FFI’s operations in Kenya, including:

    Development and implementation of in-country systems, policies and procedures, that accord, to the extent possible, with FFI institutional systems, policies and procedures and Delegation of Authorities
    Compliance with national and institutional Health & Safety policies and procedures

    Supervise the Kenya team and in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner, Africa, maintain oversight of, and where relevant, lead on accurate financial management of all FFI Kenya projects
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, and other FFI staff as relevant, ensure compliance with Kenyan employment legislation, including:

    Managing recruitment of international and in-country staff and consultants, ensuring necessary visas, work permits etc. are secured
    Ensuring national contracts comply with local labour laws, FFI’s Delegation of Authorities and, to the extent possible, with institutional HR practice
    Ensuring tax, social security and other mandatory systems are in place in compliance with local labour and tax laws
    Ensuring the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa and HR Department, Cambridge is aware of all liabilities arising from labour law that might impact on staffing and budgets

    Remain informed of arising issues such as security and health & safety within the Eastern Africa region and communicate issues of concern swiftly to Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, advising of potential impact on staff, operations, projects, finances and funders
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, develop strategies to manage impacts caused by issues such as security and health & safety, including to staff, partners, donors and other appropriate stakeholders
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, lead the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate potential risk to FFI operations and staff within the Kenya programme

    Project and Grant Management

    Provide active management of Kenya Programme Managers for implementation of projects across the Kenya programme, maintaining oversight of, and where relevant leading on compliance to donor and institutional policies, work planning and completion of donor and institutional progress and financial reporting as required
    Lead on the annual budgeting and reforecasting process for the Kenya programme

    Human Resources

    Provide strong and motivational line management to FFI staff in Kenya to ensure efficient and effective delivery of FFI’s conservation programme, through objective setting, continuous performance management, annual appraisal, training provision and personal development planning

    Technical Project Support

    Provide targeted technical input and backstopping towards the design, development, management and monitoring of FFI projects in Kenya, ensuring input from relevant technical and cross-cutting team members to address any gaps and ensure a holistic approach is considered
    Provide technical advice as required to partner organisations and individual community-based initiatives, including in the areas of institutional development, governance and financial management
    Provide technical support and oversight as needs on any resultant funded projects

    Communications

    Ensure regular and effective communication and coordination with team members in Kenya and Cambridge
    In collaboration with relevant Africa Programme and wider FFI staff, support the development of communications and fundraising materials (e.g. web pages, profiles, articles) to support the development of FFI’s Kenya programme
    Handle incoming requests for support and information on FFI projects and prospects in Kenya
    In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, facilitate dissemination of lessons learnt in Kenya, UK and internationally

    General

    Work as an active member of the Africa team, attend Africa team meetings and participate in Africa regional programme planning and monitoring, communicating frequently with the regional team to facilitate efficient management and collaboration
    Provide input, where appropriate, on other technical work undertaken by the Africa programme
    With the agreement of the Senior Programme Manager Eastern Africa, perform any other tasks that may be requested from time to time that are appropriate to skills and experience, including broader representation of FFI and its Programmes

    Person Specification
       
    Skills   
    Essential

    Excellent project management skills with proven experience in project design, development, implementation and evaluation
    Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to motivate and performance manage individuals to achieve results
    Proven ability to develop, maintain and leverage partnerships for work at scale, including governments, national and local NGOs, community groups and businesses
    Excellent financial management and numeracy skills, including budgeting and reforecasting
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present, negotiate and persuade at all levels with confidence and credibility
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written)
    Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills, with ability to work to multiple deadlines
    Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel

    Knowledge and experience
    Essential

    MSc degree in a related field (e.g. conservation, marine ecology, rural development, project management) and at least 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Substantial professional experience in conservation programme development and management
    Experience managing teams to deliver complex projects, including non-direct line management relationships i.e. partners
    Proven fundraising record, with experience nurturing and managing donor relationships
    Proven grant management experience
    Experience working with Kenyan institutions in management/conservation of natural resource
    Understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks within which to operate
    Experience working with government agencies, communities and community-based organisations, partner NGOs and for-profit entities

    Desirable

    Familiar with current macro-level development projects in the Lamu area, for example the Lamu Port and South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) programme
    Experience in institutional development and capacity building

    Behavioural qualities  
    Essential

    Commitment to FFI’s mission and vision
    Commitment to organisational and legal compliance and responsible management of donor funds
    Rigorous and diligent approach to work
    Demonstrated willingness to think creatively, to problem-solve, and to try new approaches
    Ability to represent FFI in politically sensitive or unsettled contexts
    Team player, demonstrating ability to seek out and harness the views and contributions of others
    Ability to build positive personal and organisational relationships
    Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment

    Other
    Essential   

    Entitlement to live and work in Kenya (without employee sponsorship)
    Available to travel domestically and/or internationally, and work occasional evening and weekend hours