Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management

  • Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya Local Food Systems

    Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya Local Food Systems

    Job Summary:

    TechnoServe seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated local food systems program in Kenya. The DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) in managing day-to-day operations and will have decision making authority in the absence of the COP.  The DCOP will monitor and follow up on critical management and planning issues to ensure effective and timely project execution. S/he will manage the review and finalization of internal and external project documents, including donor deliverables, presentation decks, studies, and technical reports. In collaboration with the COP, s/he will ensure that programming execution meets program milestones, TechnoServe quality standards, and donor expectations.

    Basic Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in agricultural economics, international development, business, economics, public policy, or other relevant areas.
    At least 8 years’ professional experience in experience in relevant private sector or development programs. 12 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
    Strong budget management and financial analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel.
    Experience supporting USAID-funded programs and familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures.
    Prior work experience in countries in East Africa. Experience working in Kenya strongly preferred.
    Outstanding written communication skills, including prior experience editing and proofreading documents.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience working or collaborating with agriculture private sector companies
    Strong budget management and financial analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel
    Proficiency in Kiswahili

    Required Languages

    Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Understanding of capacities and constraints of smallholder farming and agribusiness development.
    Results-oriented, with demonstrated experience achieving project targets.
    Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
    Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other administrative applications.

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  • Project Officer – Baringo Executive Driver

    Project Officer – Baringo Executive Driver

    Job Purpose: The project involves supporting farmers, pastoralists and agro-pastoralists to increase the tree cover on their land through appropriate approaches, including planting agroforestry species on farmland; establishing/ extending/ restoring woodlots, plantations and natural forests; working with pastoralists and the Conservancies to increase tree cover through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR); and restoring gullies and eroded land through tree planting and physical structures (bio-engineering).

    The project supports farmers, pastoralists and agro pastoralists to develop enterprises linked to trees: honey, handicrafts, gum Arabic, fruit, etc., and will link the project participants to microfinance opportunities. The project aims to improve the dietary diversity of the participants and, eventually, to create income for the participants through the sale of carbon credits.

    SHA seeks to recruit one Project Officer with technical experience in community dryland forestry and agroforestry to implement the project in Baringo county.

    Key Responsibilities of the Project Officer:

    Participatory selection of target communities, project participants and stakeholders.
    Participatory selection of volunteer community trainers (lead farmers, community facilitators, FMNR facilitators, VSLA trainers, etc).
    Prepare/ adapt training materials for agroforestry, FMNR, landscape restoration, NRM planning, VSLAs, Value chain analysis, business skills development, nutrition.
    Training, mentoring and supervision of volunteer community trainers.
    Training, mentoring of NRM committees, conservancies, farmers groups, micro-enterprises.
    Assist NRM committees and conservancies to develop and update NR management plans and maps.
    Undertake regular monitoring of project activities.
    Assist the M&E team to plan and conduct surveys.
    Measure tree growth, tree densities, tree cover, soil and tree carbon, and conduct GNSS ground truth surveys using protocols developed by ICRAF.
    Assist the Restore Africa Project Coordinator to prepare narrative reports.
    Liaise with the County Government and implementing partners and stakeholders.
    Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator.

    Key Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

    Essential:

    BSc in Forestry, Agroforestry, Rangeland Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural science, or related discipline.
    Minimum of five years of technical experience in dryland forestry and agroforestry.
    Experience of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration.
    Experience of tree-based value chains.
    Experience of Forest Mensuration in dryland forests.
    Basic land and soil survey skills.
    Experience in soil and water conservation, watershed management and landscape restoration through bioengineering.
    At least five years of working experience in an NGO or in government or private sector.
    Practical experience of developing community natural resources plans and maps.
    Good understating of gender roles in forestry and pastoralist societies and practical experience. of integrating gender equality into forestry, agroforestry and rangeland management.
    Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices.

    Preferred:

    Experience of working with pastoralist and agro pastoralist communities.
    Microfinance experience.
    Experience of integrating nutrition into agriculture, forestry and NRM projects (nutrition sensitive).
    Experience of integrating the physically disabled into forestry, agroforestry and rangeland management.

    Competencies:

    Enthusiasm for forestry and environmental protection.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Ability to work as part of team across different cultures.
    Diplomacy, tact and empathy with local communities.
    Good writing skills.
    Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
    Able to take initiatives and work with limited supervision.
    A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of the SHA Kenya Country Programme.
    Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general IT skills.
    Prepared to use/ learn to use a motorcycle on poor roads in hot and dusty conditions.

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  • AgriFI Food Safety Programme (AGRIFI) Programme Assistant Communication Intern AgriFI Food Safety Programme (AGRIFI) Finance Officer

    AgriFI Food Safety Programme (AGRIFI) Programme Assistant Communication Intern AgriFI Food Safety Programme (AGRIFI) Finance Officer

    REF. HR/08/2023 

    Job Purpose

    The Programme Assistant will work with and provide administrative support to the members of the programme team in the implementation of the programme.

    Key Responsibilities

    Programme Management

    Assist in coordinating the implementation of the programme with other stakeholders.
    Support the programme team on various administrative and logistical tasks as per the work plan.
    Assist programme staff during surveys, planning and implementation especially in preparing the logistics including annual conferences, trainings, and visiting delegations.
    Provide effective support to the Programme team in organizing programme meetings, appointments for the programme staff and take minutes during meetings as required.
    Ensure efficient filing of programme documentation and manage the programme’s Electronic Document Management System
    Assist the Project Officers in data collection, data entry and data cleaning/verification.
    Support in compiling periodic reports on the status of the programme on a need’s basis
    Assist in documenting and sharing relevant information and lessons learnt with programme staff.
    Develop trackers and tables for planning and monitoring upcoming tasks and responsibilities.
    Track all documents through stages of development.

    Office management

    In charge of all the office administration duties including office inventory management to ensure an efficient operation of the office
    Effectively liaise with both external and internal stakeholders and provide timely and smooth flow of information and appropriate communication within the programme office.
    Coordinate and facilitate requests related to venue requirements, works orders, travel requests and materials for publications.
    Maintain contract details of all programme assets/resources.
    Maintain an up-to-date list of contact details of service providers, monitor renewal of existing service contracts, and verify and check that services are provided efficiently.
    Receive incoming mail and invoices and direct them to the appropriate team members.
    Keep a record of inbound and outbound mail.
    Ensure the cleanliness and the good disposition of the programme office.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Resource, Business administration, or any other relevant field.
    At least 4 years of leading program administrative activities in a development program setting
    Prior experience working as a Programme Assistant in a relevant field
    Strong administrative skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
    Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office

    Role Competence

    A proven capability to provide gainful insight and practical and pragmatic solutions to programme challenges with a bias towards action and resolving issues quickly.
    Good analytical and critical thinking skills, Problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
    Strong oral and written communication skills
    Excellent negotiation, time management and problem-solving skills

    Behaviour

    Professional and pleasant demeanor to meet with programme stakeholders
    Sharp attention to detail with an extraordinary ability to multitask.
    Reliable and diligent worker
    Able to sit, stand and move around for long hours at a time
    Able to work both independently, efficiently, and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.
    Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
    Ability to accept accountability, results oriented approach to achievement of objectives.
    Have a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
    Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience

    Terms: 18-month contract, 3-month probation and 1-month notice period

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    Qualified and interested applicants should send their application letters indicating their current/last remuneration, detailed CV with email address, daytime telephone contacts, names, and email contacts of 3 professional referees, 2 must have supervised you at some point, with one being your most recent supervisor (combined in one PDF document) to jobs@mespt.org quoting Job Reference and Job Title in the subject line.The applicant must legally be eligible to live and work full time in Kenya.Please do not send certificates at this stage.Deadline for applications 28th July 2023 at 5.00 pm EAT.MESPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to Gender Equity and Diversity.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Country Director Human Resources Generalist

    Country Director Human Resources Generalist

    Position summary:

    At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a pro-active, collaborative, and innovative Country Director who will provide strong leadership to lead the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of Rainforest Alliance’s activities in Kenya and Tanzania. The Country Director, Kenya harnesses the institutional strategy of driving landscape and sector transformation to develop and iplement a national strategy and country plan that responds to local needs, ensure excellence in all aspects of our mission delivery (technical, financial, compliance), and safeguards Rainforest Alliance’s reputation and the quality of implementation of our certification programs. The Postholder will guide and lead a hard-working team, creating a culture that is aligned with Rainforest Alliance’s values and maintaining deep collaboration bonds with colleagues in other countries and functional areas such as Markets; Communications; Standards & Assurance; Institutional Relations (IR); Global Administration, HR and Finance & Accounting. This position will be responsible for ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of the country programs and will be responsible for building functional alliances to scale-up our impacts.

    Responsibilities: 

    The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviors we demonstrate:

    Leadership and Management:

    Build a high-performing, results-oriented and mission-driven team that reflects the Rainforest Alliance’s vision and culture, creating a positive work environment for personnel;
    Guide, motivate and develop personnel, seeking opportunities for professional advancement and ensuring they understand how their work relates to Rainforest Alliance’s global mission and strategy;
    Delegate authority to staff, ensuring that they are supported and connected to the broader organization, and ensure planned objectives are met in line with organizational policy and budgets;
    Update and oversee the successful execution of the Kenya Country Strategy and corresponding annual workplans focusing on strengthening the existing work and its escalation;
    Deliver effective and impactful implementation of Rainforest Alliance’s mission by fostering a culture of implementation excellence and ensuring that Rainforest Alliance attains its technical, financial, and contractual commitments;
    Foster structures and processes for effective collaboration within Kenya and with all other relevant Rainforest Alliance units, at the regional and global level;
    Ensure the timely and high-quality completion of organizational and donor annual workplans, budgets, reports, and audits;
    Foster and supervise compliance with Rainforest Alliance and donor policies and procedures;
    Proactively identify and lead risk, bringing up key issues to the supervisor where appropriate; and
    Support the organization to address institutional crises and challenges relevant to our work in Kenya and Tanzania.

    Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

    Develop and maintain results-based, long-term partnerships with Rainforest Alliance clients, partners, donors, NGOs, governments, certification bodies and other stakeholders;
    Enhance Rainforest Alliance’s reputation, credibility, and positioning in Kenya and Tanzania;
    Actively promote the production, export and consumption of Rainforest Alliance Certified™ products, and other endorsed certifications (i.e. RSPO, FSC), in collaboration with the Markets department;
    Represent Rainforest Alliance at key events, presentations, policy forums and round tables to communicate program achievements and ambitions and participate in discussions on strategies for sectors, landscapes and communities and other issues of concern to Rainforest Alliance;
    In collaboration with the Communications department, develop and disseminate communications and marketing materials on Rainforest Alliance work in Kenya and Tanzania.

    Fundraising and Business Development:

    Develop and implement a long-term integrated Rainforest Alliance Kenya financial plan, in collaboration with Finance, Institutional Relations (IR) and other relevant units;
    Proactively identify funding opportunities and cultivate long-term relationships with senior leads and decision makers from governments, companies, aid agencies and other donors;
    Lead and/or provide key contributions to multilateral and bilateral fundraising proposals;
    In coordination with Markets colleagues, support organizational efforts to grow supply and demand for certified products from Kenya and Tanzania and increase royalty revenues;
    Identify and advance potential innovations in Rainforest Alliance’s business model in Kenya (i.e. unrestricted funding opportunities; fee-for-service partnerships), in collaboration with supervisors and other relevant units.

    General Administrative: 

    Lead all aspects of the management of Kenya office resources, including human resources, as applicable, in a matrix-management set-up with Rainforest Alliance’s global support departments;
    Serve as designated bank account signatory for local accounts, delegating where approved;
    Ensure compliance with policies & procedures and internal controls, and their appropriate local adaptation;
    Co-maintain power of attorney for the legal entity; delegated authority for executing legal documents, including taxation, subject to review and approval;
    Other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This position will be responsible for a team of about 45 staff, with high growth prospects;
    This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and performance management of employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    Qualifications: 

    MSc in Agriculture, natural resources management, development, business administration, project management or any related field;
    At least 15 years’ experience in the development and execution of market-based conservation initiatives, landscape management, community-based forestry, climate smart agriculture, climate change and value chains transformation;
    At least 5 years of direct experience leading a team of staff and in preparing and implementing grants funded by bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations and companies;
    Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
    Experience with country strategy development and implementation;
    Knowledge and understanding of Rainforest Alliance’s Theory of Change, Rainforest Alliance certification and/or other certification and verification standards and systems;
    Strong knowledge and network of philanthropic landscape for institutional funders and demonstrated track-record securing large grants;
    Demonstrated success building partnerships and business with the private sector strongly preferred;
    Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships of trust and confidence with national and international stakeholders and relevant platforms;
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English; Kiswahili is added advantage;
    Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of the time nationally and internationally;
    Demonstrated commitment to the Rainforest Alliance mission and values.

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  • IRS22151 Project Leader

    IRS22151 Project Leader

    Specific duties:

    Technical Focus

    Oversee the implementation of the project and ensure that CIMMYT procedures are adhered to.
    Develop the strategic direction of the project including conceptual frameworks and communication strategies in line with the principles of sustainable agrifood systems development.
    Ensure effective coordination put in place for effective project management, through the Technical and Management Steering Committees.
    Liaise with the donor to ensure adequate communication, coordination with other projects, timely progress reporting and fund disbursements.
    Develop partnerships with relevant actors including national and local authorities as well as implementing partners.
    Support the resource mobilization strategy of CIMMYT by producing knowledge management and materials on project achievements that can be shared with resource partners, government, and other key stakeholders.

    Specific Functions

    Review the project budgets and prepare a procurement plan for the project in close collaboration with the relevant CIMMYT administration staff, including overseeing expenditure and staffing plans.
    Prepare quarterly and semi-annual project progress reports, review and monitor the outputs and results of the project against agreed work plans and to identify constraints and issues that require timely resolution and corrective actions.
    Work with the relevant scientific and administrative staff and collaborating partners to ensure high quality programming with periodic adjustments for improving the performance of interventions based on M&E findings and lessons learned.
    Prepare detailed project annual work plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and make necessary arrangements for the successful implementation of the work plan in a timely manner.
    Oversee designing and implementation of capacity development training programme that will assist in achieving project results.
    Oversee the development of manuals, guidelines, and checklists for documenting, institutionalizing, and sustaining the outputs and results of the project.
    Ensure coherence, synergies, and complementarities of the project with other USAID funded projects, and with IFDC, WFP, IFAD, and UNDP projects operating within the same geographic locations.
    Identify opportunities for CIMMYT to expand its portfolio in the area of sustainable agriculture in particular increasing agricultural production, livelihood diversification and NRM.
    Oversee cost benefit analysis of various key deliverables.
    Ensure that project interventions consider goals around inclusive development, including gender differentiated needs of beneficiaries and accountability to affected populations commitments, working with gender scientists as needed.
    Prepare the project terminal report in accordance with the USAID requirements.
    Supervise the recruitment, appraise the performance, and provide guidance to the project staff.
    Supervise the implementation of the project activities and outputs.
    Supervise conducting of project reviews, assessments, and studies.
    Monitor letters of agreement signed with partner organizations.
    Perform other duties as requested.

    Requirements

    Advanced university degree in agriculture/agronomy/rural economy/rural development or related field, with post-graduate qualifications preferred.
    At least 10 years of relevant experience in management of complex projects on sustainable agriculture, livelihood diversification, and natural resources management, preferably in fragile or conflict affected states.
    Demonstrated experience in sustainable agriculture and livelihoods resilience programming.
    Relevant work experience in complex environments, and protracted crises.
    Demonstrated ability to liaise and build partnerships with UN, NGO, and government institutions.
    Thorough understanding of project cycle management, donor reporting requirements and managing donor relations.
    Experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams.
    Have a high degree of integrity and accountability.
    Relevant prior experience of managing USAID funded projects.
    Excellent communication skills, including high level fora and media, as well as writing and presentation skills in English. Conversant with Arabic a plus.
    Experience in working in a multi-cultural, politically sensitive environment, such as in a CGIAR, UN, or international NGO organization, working with bilateral and multilateral donors.
    Willingness to travel frequently, both internationally as well as to rural Sudan.
    The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Negotiation and conflict resolution, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Creative and Critical Thinking and Communication.

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    apply.workable.com

  • Resource Mobilization Coordinator Driver -ICRISAT

    Resource Mobilization Coordinator Driver -ICRISAT

    Overview

    The Resource Mobilization Coordinator will contribute to CIFOR-ICRAF’s global resource mobilization goal to achieve significant, predictable, multi-year funding to enable, flexible support for CIFOR-ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPA’s). To do so, the coordinator will ensure CIFOR-ICRAF staff benefit from funder profiles and contacts, funding opportunities (Call for Proposals (RfPs)), standardized RM processes, tools and more strategic, coordinated, efficient and high quality, compelling solicited and unsolicited submissions. Primary objectives for the position include: Reviewing identified funding opportunities; coordinate and support the development of strategic grant applications, timely review and submission of concept notes and proposals; facilitate donor intelligence and assurance of strategic alignment of CIFOR-ICRAF’s objectives with donor priorities and objectives; assisting and supporting other relevant units with outreach and stewardship of major global donors and prospects; and building standardized processes, tools and resources for unsolicited fundraising.

    Duties and responsibilities
    Summary of responsibilities 

    Improved development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals to donors. Performance will be measured against the number of submitted grant applications. 
    Improved CIFOR/ICRAF-wide proposal-writing capacity – measured by the quality of drafts produced by science teams and increase in overall quantity of grant applications in the pipeline. 
    Strengthened relations with current donors and prospects with increased revenue available to implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF’s 2020-2030 Strategy.
    Enhanced institutional reputation as a global research authority.

    Other Responsibilities Develop institutional infrastructure for unsolicited fundraising

    A standardized process (RM Strategy) for program development linked to CIFOR- ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPAs) support the development and submission of high quality programs and coordinated planning with the RM, Q4I, communications and other relevant units;
    Relevant guidance notes, standard operating procedures, tools, templates, best practices, lessons learned, and ensure consistent use of required tools by scientists
    Funder Profiles in MyTree enable scientists to present programs in coordination with RMU and funder focal points;
    Tools and processes that support “go/ no go” decisions and the monitoring of progress with unsolicited progress support management decisions in relation to unsolicited fundraising;

    Proposal/ Program Development and Coordination

    Coordinate the research and verification of new funding opportunities for relevant global campaigns and/or initiatives;
    Support global Research teams in all stages of pre-award functions (concept note/proposal development, planning, drafting, editing, internal clearances and submission of high value solicitation documents) and efficient transfer of approved awards to Programme/Grant Management;

    Strategy, Analysis and Reporting

    Maintain efficient knowledge sharing and information portal in MyTree system for capturing and sharing information and managing donor intelligence to enable successful funding approaches and institutional understanding of CIFOR-ICRAF’s resource development activities;
    Support the RM team on reporting progress in key areas of the funding strategy and preparation of briefing materials for donor presentations and/or meetings;

    Funding Partner Relations

    Coordinate with the RM Team and other corporate units on donor stewardship, communications and cultivation of major global donors and prospects;

    Education, knowledge and experience

    Master’s degree in International Relations, Conservation/Environmental Sciences, or Agricultural Development (an undergraduate degree with 5 years’ relevant work experience will be considered).
    Knowledge of national/global development agendas and goals;
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in resource mobilization with proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations;
    Understanding of project cycle management;
    Above average written and presentation skills.
    Experience with fundraising databases.
    Fluency in English (French and/or Spanish desirable)
    Highly organized, detail oriented, “door opener” with reliable timely and high-quality delivery of assignments.

    Personal attributes and competencies

    Demonstrated ability to independently solve various general problems and advise complex and sensitive problems.
    Diplomatic, tactful and effective management and stewardship of major international donors;
    Ability to quickly upload and interpret complex and technical subject matter to diverse audiences;
    Experience in working with diverse teams.
    Solid work ethic including quality and timely delivery.
    “out-of-the-box” thinking.
    Extrovert personality.
    Ability to link sectors and maximize resource mobilization capacity with donors and other development partners.
    Diplomatic, tactful and effective management and stewardship of major international donors.
    Ability to quickly upload and interpret complex and technical subject matter to diverse audiences.
    Demonstrated ability to independently solve various general problems and advise complex and sensitive problems.

    The application deadline is 30 Jul, 2023

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  • Senior Director, Global Programs Lead, Thriving Landscapes

    Senior Director, Global Programs Lead, Thriving Landscapes

    POSITION SUMMARY: 

    The Global Programs department will serve as a major programmatic resource hub to guide and support Rainforest Alliance’s implementation of its strategy through global initiatives, regional projects, and partnerships, as well as to draw on for developing external engagements with companies, consumers, donors, and other stakeholders. The department facilitates and ensures consistent programmatic design that brings together the range of programs required to achieve impact and delivers its services in a collaborative and coordinated manner.
    It ensures that each of Rainforest Alliance’s global programmatic programs has the necessary core elements, which include a clear value proposition, operating model and tools, decision-making procedure, revenue model, assurance mechanism, claims framework, etc.; and that they can draw on the required programmatic expertise to underpin each program and inform external relations. It also ensures global programs are complementary to each other, and that there is coordination, consistency, accountability and continuous learning.
    The Senior Director leads global partnerships that enable the Rainforest Alliance to achieve greater impact than by only working alone. The department leads the methodology and processes to ensure the simplified, systematic measurement of the organization’s impact, and leads the tangible activation of the concept of producer centricity.  
    The Senior Director will lead a multi-disciplinary, international team of programmatic subject specialists, internal and external partnership managers, and impact evaluators. They will be a member of the Programs Management team, as well as the Rainforest Alliance departmental heads group and as such will be responsible for ensuring a holistic approach (end2end process) and alignment with our strategy.
    As a leader, the Senior Director will be committed to providing clear direction and to support the teams in driving impact. As we move forward into a more agile Rainforest Alliance, our leaders will be at the forefront of innovating what and how we make that impact as well as how we support our people to grow whilst doing so.
    Everything we do focuses on what serves our producers, and our leaders develop teams who work across and beyond organizational boundaries to deliver excellence to our producers. By defining clear priorities and enabling creative viable solutions to complex problems through robust yet flexible decision-making processes, the Senior Director will contribute to a data-driven and conscientious culture.
    Identifying critical cross-departmental and external alliance growth opportunities as well as having the expertise and communication style to positively influence these successful collaborations is key to the success of this role.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:   

    The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate;
    Proactively lead and support the organization in achieving its 2030 Strategy, promoting speed, scale and simplification in design, implementation and impact creation; 
    Complete organization and effective operating of the new department, in close collaboration with the team leaders of its functional areas and the Chief Program Officer;
    Promote Rainforest Alliance’s initiatives and impacts to stakeholders in a compelling way that resonates with their interests, supporting the organizations’ fundraising efforts;
    Represent Rainforest Alliance at key events, presentations, policy forums and roundtables;
    Ability to use research, findings, impact data, and qualitative sources to make data driven decisions, to guide program design and implementation;
    Cultivate a culture of positive and proactive collaboration, consult widely and inclusively across the organization, clearly demonstrating having taken broad perspectives into consideration, and embed continuous learning and simplification into all aspects of programmatic work;
    Ensure tangible activation of the concept of producer centricity that underpins all of Rainforest Alliance’s work, by defining, designing, and supporting its implementation in collaboration with the regional and other departments, as well as delivering appropriate and efficient tools enabling effective Producer Support Programs in the Rainforest Alliance Landscapes;
    Maintain a continuous assessment of Rainforest Alliance’s global programs and partnerships, ensuring that those existing are tightly integrated and mapped to our strategy, while identifying new opportunities to achieve speed and scale of impact; always ensuring consistency, coordination, accountability and continuous learning between global programs;
    Ensure that the programmatic specialists provide thought leadership and support the design and development of regional projects and global programs that integrate and improving Rainforest Alliance’s offerings and are based on standard methodology in their field;
    Ensure that Rainforest Alliance’s Impact framework is designed and implemented to enable cost-effective measurement of impact that delivers the Enterprise Goals;
    Support the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning function to interact effectively with other teams for the gathering and dissemination of data to build an organizational wide focus on impact;
    Ensures Appropriate and efficient tools enabling Producer Support Programs in the RA Landscapes
    Participate actively in meetings of the Programs and Departmental heads;
    Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies applicable laws and corporate behavioural framework- responsibilities include hiring; mentoring and evaluating; guiding professional development opportunities; and addressing employee relations issues; and;
    Other duties, as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:   

    Degree in Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences or related field; master’s degree highly preferred;
    At least 15 years of progressive relevant experience, with at least 10 years developing and driving department level strategy and budgets and leading senior staff in multiple countries;
    At least 10 years of senior-leadership level experience facilitating industry collaboration, strategic alliances, and systems change methodologies improving producer and market value;
    At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in the successful oversight, design and implementation of innovative global programs;
    Extraordinary commitment, energy and a positive attitude;
    Knowledge of sustainable development issues and commitment to Rainforest Alliance’s goals of strengthening livelihoods and securing human rights; conserving forests and other high-value ecosystems; restoring production systems and rural landscapes; and mitigating climate change and building climate resilience;
    Direct experience working with producers (small, medium and large) and/or forest communities;

    Key competencies:

    Transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, persuasion, critical and reflective thinking, public speaking, resourcefulness, relationship builder based on trust, empathy and openness, and strong organizational skills to lead multiple priorities in a time critical manner; 
    High quality spoken and written English, preferably with knowledge of other languages.

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  • Child Learning & Households Resillience Technical Manager- Karen

    Child Learning & Households Resillience Technical Manager- Karen

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Technical Leadership and Management

    Provide leadership in the management and implementation of the Child Learning and HH resilience Technical Program in the National office
    In collaboration with the finance unit, ensure planning and budgeting, project funding, expenditures and process are aligned and operating smoothly.
    Lead the designing and adaptation of Technical Program
    Lead in the setting-up of the technical standards to be adhered to by all implementing staff and partners
    Approve the technical detailed implementation plans
    Prepare and produce technical program reports for dissemination to various stakeholders
    Review and approve all the technical reports prepared from the field
    Work closely with Strategy &P Program Effectiveness unit to develop practical tools in monitoring and evaluation of the Technical Program
    Develop operating business plan for the technical area in collaboration with the other technical managers and departments
    Ensure that advocacy is integrated in the Technical Program;

    Monitoring, Accountability and Innovation

    To ensure quality programming, innovative designs, monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning and reporting of all projects in the Technical program
    Promote research, documentation and scaling up of best practices
    Ensure the development of the TP capacity to focus strategically on initiatives which generate high quality programing leading to measurable and sustainable development
    Ensure proper management and stewardship of donor and organizational resources
    Ensure that findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms such as Peer Review, Operational and Finance Audits, Program evaluations, Program Capability Review, are acted upon in a timely and effective manner
    Develop departmental risk register, ensure its implementation to mitigate risks and ensure accountability

    Donor Engagement and Fund raising

    In collaboration with RAM, develop and market quality concepts, proposals, partner profiles and capacity statements to increasing funding portfolio for the technical program and related grants
    In coordination with RAM Department develop annual growth plans for the technical program area in line with the NO strategy
    Actively engage in funding negotiations with support offices and coordination with RAM Department and in alignment with Regional Grants Acquisition & Management Strategy & the Regional Working Group Decisions
    Provide advice on donor management (government/private donors and support offices) ensuring proper resolutions
    Provide support to RAM in responding to appropriate request for applications for bilateral and multilateral sources in coordination with relevant SOs and management of grant funded program
    Actively participate in the “Go / No-go” decision making process and ensure that all risks are addressed consistently.

    Collaboration and Advocacy

    In coordination with Program Effective and Impact Director and Support Offices, develop and maintain pro-active relationships with bilateral and multilateral representatives in the country.
    Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with Support Office partners, including visits by donors.
    In coordination with the Program Effective and Impact Director, develop and maintain good relationships with national government ministries, other NGOs and the development sector in general.
    In coordination with the Senior Management Team ensure implementation of Partnership initiatives, capacity building of national office staff and knowledge sharing within the NO.
    In coordination with the PE&I Director, and program staff, participate in national level coalitions on specific advocacy issues.
    In the spirit of twin citizenship, contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal avenues such annual reflection forum

    Team Management

    Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships that support spiritual development of the team.
    In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
    Assess and plan for staff capacities/competencies.
    Engage appropriate Subject Matter Experts for identified training gaps
    Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job Training, technical backstopping etc.
    Staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality and comprehensive management of technical program

    Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge

    The position holder should have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/food security, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Environment and climate change, Natural resources management or any related field and a Master’s degree in project management, community development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Environment Agribusiness or related field.
    Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization especially in development and Relief Projects. 5 years should have been at a managerial level.
    Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
    The position holder must be results oriented and team a player.
    Deep knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English;
    Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle – PMD Pro;
    Training or certification in Portfolio and/or Program Management with accredited institutions.
    Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government, UN and INGO officials.
    Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome-oriented approach.
    Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
    Proficiency in written and spoken English.
    The person must be results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors
    and a team player.
    Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
    Ability to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.

    Apply via :

    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Marine Fisheries Officer

    Marine Fisheries Officer

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

    The broad goal of this position is to provide strategic direction and technical support in the development and implementation of a marine and coastal conservation programme in the northern coast of Kenya, that will promote the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources. The Marine Fisheries Officer (Kenya) develops, coordinates and implements priority coastal and marine projects and serves as a technical resource on sustainable fisheries, habitats restoration (mangroves, seagrasses, coral reef) and coastal community-led conservation in the Lamu-Tana seascape, Kenya.
    TNC has established partnerships with several local organizations, including Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), in the northern coast of Kenya to support community-led conservation and development. TNC in collaboration with other partners seeks to design and implement conservation and community stewardship actions to conserve Kenya’s coastal and marine habitats, with a special focus on Lamu-Tana Seascape.
    They will be a key contributor to TNC’s growing portfolio of projects in Kenya including coastal community-led conservation, coastal fisheries (including FishPath engagement projects), large-scale fisheries (electronic monitoring activities), habitats restoration and conservation activities (mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs), gender mainstreaming in fisheries, fisheries policy as well as building fisheries and ocean governance with focus on addressing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. . The Marine Fisheries Officer (Kenya) ensures the implementation of site-based projects, coordinates with several team members including partners, relevant TNC staff, sets deadlines and manages to completion.
    They support, coordinate and lead the design and implementation of effective co-management models for sustainable fisheries and to conserve coastal and marine habitats in Kenya. They support fisher institutions and partners develop and enforce by-laws that advances sustainable fishing practices including effective patrols, monitoring, awareness and reducing the use of illegal and damaging fishing practices. They will apply a diversified knowledge of fisheries-related scientific principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments, from engagement with key stakeholders, research, assessment, analysis and writing, project coordination and management.

    The responsibilities and scope for this position are:

    Support monitoring and establishment of baselines on socio-ecological systems including fisheries and coastal habitats to inform conservation planning and adaptive management at target geographies in Kenya.
    Lead capacity building activities to strengthen governance and management of community-led institutions including Community Conservancies, fisheries Beach Management Units, Community Forest Associations, fisher cooperatives and others for sustainable fisheries and coastal management.
    Support designing and application of science-based management and monitoring plans/tools for sustainable resource use e.g marine – Conservancy Management and Monitoring System (Marine-CoMMS). Build the institutional capacity of key partners for lasting local capacity and multi-stakeholder collaboration on sustainable fisheries and coastal community-led conservation.
    Liaise regularly with relevant conservation organizations and partners to support implementation of NRT Marine Strategy.
    Support development and adoption of processes and tools for advancing sustainable fisheries and coastal community-led conservation through cross-cutting support from partners and local and global TNC teams.
    Lead planning and coordination of workshops and trainings, including FishPath engagement processes, in collaboration with local partners, TNC Global FishPath team and others to improve fisheries management and increase capacity in the management of fisheries and coastal habitats.
    Expand development and implementation of local-level resource management plans and interventions in target coastal communities including fisheries co-management areas, protected area plans and community-led monitoring and enforcement systems.
    Work closely with the Reef Resilience Network to build capacity of local community, practitioners, coral reef managers and scientists to support effective marine conservation, including reef restoration approaches and sharing of lessons in Kenya.
    Support implementation of community-based enterprises that incentivize sustainable practices including value chain improvement of fish and fisheries products and “Blue Carbon” Payments for Ecosystem Services
    Foster cross learning between coastal communities and projects for sharing best practices and to leverage cross-fertilization of knowledge for adaptive management.
    Ensure development and management of work plans and large project budgets.
    May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
    Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
    The position will involve frequent travel domestically and internationally, including evening and weekend hours.  

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING

    BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in coastal/marine fisheries management, conservation; or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience on collaborative/co-management approaches and marine science and conservation
    Familiarity with national fisheries and other marine-management policies and frameworks in Kenya.
    Understanding of key contextual issues and dynamics relating to fisheries and coastal ecosystems conservation and relevant work experience in Kenya.
    Experience in developing supportive and collaborative partnerships with other non-profits, community groups and/or government agencies.
    Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
    Strong technical writing and data analytical skills, interpretation, and presentation of information to a broad range of audiences and stakeholders.
    Experience in analyzing data and using statistical packages such as Excel and other analysis tools
     

    Desired Qualifications:

    Advanced degree and over 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the coastal fishing communities.
    Experience in development and implementation of online and in-person trainings and workshops.
    Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience are appreciated. Fluency in Swahili is an added advantage.
    Demonstrated experience and skills in managing complex field-related projects.
    Willingness and ability to undertake extended periods of field travel (at least 40%) domestically and internationally.
    Politically savvy within the national context.
    A passion for conservation, ocean protection and working with local communities

    Apply via :

    careers.nature.org