The Overall Purpose
The overall purpose of this position is
This role will lead the development and the implementation of “the Integration of Waste Managers (Formal & Informal) into the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation project.”
Reporting to the Programme Officer, Circular Economy Initiative and will lead WWF’s work in coordination, liaison, advice as well as support WWF teams and partners
The role is expected to build relationships with a range of stakeholders including WWF Network, government, private sector and civil society.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Programmes Development and Implementation
Supports in the development and implementation of the Plastics Circular Economy programme strategy for WWF-Kenya with a vision of No Plastics in Nature by 2030.
Leads the development and nurture of the EPR work under the Circular Economy strategy for WWF-Kenya
Implements the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Project including the incorporation of the informal waste management sector into the EPR
Participates in the development of the EPR scheme at both national and county levels that will incorporate the informal waste managers
Coordinates the implementation of the EPR Project and activities in line with work plans/ action plans of the program under the Circular Economy Initiative.
Supports communities to gain access to information, resources, other relevant stakeholders and opportunities that are likely to empower them to promote the EPR scheme under the project
Provides technical support and advice to programme teams and field staff on integration of EPR in other programmes.
Coordinates strengthening institutional capacities of stakeholders in the Kenya EPR scheme in Coastal Kenya and Kenya at large. This includes facilitating the training and sensitization of the various stakeholders in the EPR system in Coastal Kenya mainly the informal waste sector.
In liaison with Planning and Performance team, leads in Project planning monitoring and reporting including quality assurance and Safeguards
In collaboration with WWF-Kenya Communications Unit, contribute to periodic publications and features on project related communications
Ensures compliance of programme development and implementation with WWF Kenya Strategic Plan, Coastal Kenya programme Action Plan (CKPCAP), Network Standards and government policies as appropriate
In all activities ensure, and support others to uphold WWF’s social policies
Partnerships, Collaboration & Linkages
Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, WWF stakeholders and professional bodies in advancing conservation interests and goals in line with WWF Kenya’s collaboration and partnership policy framework and strategy
Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy in order to develop conservation capacity
Participates in knowledge management through research for conservation, publication and dissemination of conservation achievements including representing WWF-Kenya in national, regional and international conservation platforms
Participates in the domestication of relevant national and regional policy instruments at the local level in the EPR project
Resource Mobilization and Management
Support development of bankable conservation proposals as part of the wider resource mobilization strategy
In consultation with the Programme Officer, Circular Economy Initiative and the finance team, to develop cost-effective budgets and tracks conservation programmes budget implementation to ensure compliance with donor and internal financial regulations
Ensures prudent management and safety of conservation assets and resources in designated areas
Leadership and People Management
Supervises all project staff under the EPR project
Coordinates setting of programme work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for programme staff
Liaises with Human Resource function in carrying out staff training needs assessments and recommends training programs to address performance gaps
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
At least Bachelor’s degree in conservation, development, natural resource management, environmental science, marine science, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, biology of conservation, or related field. Other additional professional trainings in related fields will be an added advantage
Five years of experience in integrated coastal and marine conservation, natural resource management, environmental science, the biology of conservation, corporate engagement, recycling and material science field, development-related field or a related field.
Knowledge and experience of working with rural and urban communities and government agencies will be essential
Knowledgeable in contemporary issues regarding the EPR system sector including all items under the EPR, preferable plastics, and market purchase and sale values of items in the EPR system; the supply and demand cycles and market influence factors, competitors and trade prices of the plastic in the EPR system
Key skills & competencies
Program development and management skills
Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement including local communities and partnership building
Leadership and people management skills
Problem-solving and conflict management skills
Technical report writing and proposal development skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels
Good analytical, organizational and communication skills both verbal and writing, good presentation and interpersonal skills
Creative, innovative, “thinking out of the box” mentality, solution finder
Agile, self-starter with an ability to work autonomously
High mobility, willingness to travel and open to other cultures
Adherence to WWF Kenya’s core values, which are: Credible, Responsive, Innovative, Determined, Inspiring & Collaborative.
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