Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Consultancy  , Project Management  , Safety and Environment / HSE

  • City Exchange Consultant on Road Safety

    City Exchange Consultant on Road Safety

    In close coordination with UN-Habitat’s project manager, the consultant plays a supporting role in the implementation of this project, specifically on two main activities and related tasks:
    Responsibilities include:

    Task 3.1: Identify desired functionality and develop design look of the ACRoS website.
    Task 3.2: Domain registered and page construction
    Task 3.3: Upload and develop content to populate initial website

    Qualifications/special skills

    At least bachelor’s degree in urban, Regional or Transport Planning, International Relations and Affairs or Sustainable Development is required Four (4) years of relevant experience in organising public events, city exchange visits and workshops in the field of low carbon services.
    Demonstrated Knowledge in areas of climate change mitigation; sustainable urban mobility;
    SDGs is required. Knowledge of UN policies and procedures is an advantage.
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, excellent fluency in oral and written English is required.
    Excellent analytical and communication skills. Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is advantageous.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Managing Consultant – Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (Mid-Senior Level)

    Managing Consultant – Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (Mid-Senior Level)

    ERM is looking for a motivated Managing Consultant to join its Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change team in ERM’s Africa Business Unit with a focus on climate risk assessment and climate risk management.
    Our clients are under increasing pressure to manage and improve their environmental, social and governance (‘ESG’ or ‘sustainability’) performance and reduce operational risk. Leading companies are unlocking value by integrating sustainability more effectively with business decision making. Our Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change team helps clients respond to these demands and we help clients turn sustainability from a necessary cost to a value creator. Specifically, our team helps clients to define climate change strategies, with a strong focus on disclosures, scenario analysis, greenhouse gas (GHG) foot printing, modelling and assessments, and the identification of appropriate responses to mitigation and adaptation challenges.

    Responsibilities

    As a Managing Consultant joining our team, your key focus will be on helping our clients to deliver on their strategies to address climate change as part of their corporate sustainability journeys. In particular, we are seeking a candidate with experience in climate risk assessment, evaluating the risks to assets and business operations from extreme weather events, drought, flooding, sea level rise and higher average temperatures.

    The ideal candidate would also have experience in some or all of the following areas:

    A demonstrable track record of strong project management with sustainability and climate related projects
    Completion of GHG footprint assessments and carbon accounting (Scope 1, 2 & 3) in line with good international practice, e.g., ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
    Skills related to Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and related cradle to grave assessment tools, energy (resource) efficiency assessments and management systems in line with ISO 50 001, Science Based Targets development.
    Exposure to various climate change disclosures such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and potentially experience in assurance of climate change related sustainability data as part of company’s annual reporting in line with GRI/ SASB
    Understanding of the South African regulatory regime for climate change, including carbon tax, pollution prevention plans, energy management plans, carbon offsets, carbon budgets and energy reporting. Experience in other African countries’ climate related legislative will be advantageous.

    This consultant will be responsible for:
    Project Delivery:
    Managing or coordinating small or medium size projects (or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects) in terms of:

    Managing project scope
    Delivering projects on schedule
    Managing project budgets to deliver client service excellence and maximize project profitability.
    Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery
    Developing Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change services in Africa through strong project delivery

    Business and Client Development:

    Understanding the interrelationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the clients’ business model.
    Development of proposals for small-medium size projects, or contributing specific proposal elements to larger bids.
    As part of the ERM team, advising our key local, regional and global clients and finding solutions for their ESG and climate change related challenges.

    People & Team Leadership:

    Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff.
    Making use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global technical communities to ensure strong network of resources.
    Remaining up to date with external market and client industry trends within the Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change space.
    Sharing expertise and knowledge within the business unit and/or global practice area.
    Understanding how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to ERM’s success.
    You will be part of our interdisciplinary and international team and will collaborate with ERM offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

    Requirements

    Postgraduate degree (preferably a Masters-level degree) in a technical climate change field (e.g., process/energy engineering, environmental management, climate change), as well as experience and/or qualifications in a business management-related field (e.g., financial, legal, change management, strategy etc.)
    Minimum of 7 years of experience in ESG/ climate change consulting with a proven track record of delivery in the disciplines of climate risk assessment, GHG accounting, and/or decarbonization advisory work.
    Strong technical climate change experience linking to ESG management.
    Experience in climate change aspects of mergers and acquisitions, divestment, project finance, private equity, liability assessment and transaction advisory, is also desired.
    Commercial acumen, business development and demonstrable project management skills.
    Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills – the successful candidate will be expected to deliver written reports of a high quality for review by senior team members.
    Experience with using data and technology to solve client’s climate change and ESG challenges (i.e., spread sheets and databases)
    Willingness to travel.

    Apply via :

    erm.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Sustainable Mobility Consultant – Latin America and the Caribbean

    Sustainable Mobility Consultant – Latin America and the Caribbean

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    The consultant will develop technical reports and proposals for adopting Euro VI and ZEV HDV; and for Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) impact analysis of the road transport sector in Paraguay.  

    Responsibilities under the general supervision of the Head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (LAC/Digitalization) at the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the successful candidate will contribute to promoting cleaner and more efficient new and used vehicles for Paraguay. 
    The consultant will contribute by supporting the preparation of technical regulations to reduce emissions of used imported light and heavy-duty conventional and electric vehicles. 

    The Specific Responsibilities are: 

    Provide technical expertise for capacity building events on the importance of controlling and reducing emissions from road transport. 
    Support the calculation of impact of emissions from the national road transport sector in Paraguay.
    Develop a cost-benefit analysis associated with implementing Euro 6/VI for imported new and used vehicles. 
    Analyze gaps of the current regulatory framework to reduce road transport emissions (including SLCP) 
    Develop a Roadmap for Euro 6/VI for imported new and used light and heavy-duty vehicles.
    Prepare and validate modifications of the current regulatory framework to reduce road transport emissions (including SLCP). 
    Prepare and validate a mechanism to monitor the compliance of the proposed regulatory emissions standards.

    Qualifications/Special Skills

    A university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Transport, Engineering, or related field is required. 
    At least 5 years work experience in sustainable transport projects is required. 
    Substantive knowledge, technical and practical expertise in vehicle issues, sustainable transport, and policy implementation in developing and transitional countries is required. 
    Regional project work experience in the Latin America and Caribbean Region is required. 
    Experience in development of national partnerships and working with national strategic implementing agencies is required. 
    Prior experience working in an international organization is desirable. 
    Proven experience in project reporting to large multilateral and bilateral donors is desirable.

    Languages

    English and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 
    For this post, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Climate Change Mitigation Consultant Programme Management Officer Special Assistant

    Climate Change Mitigation Consultant Programme Management Officer Special Assistant

    Specific Tasks and Responsibilities   

    Project management of projects under development  
    Provide technical input to projects under development; Revise project implementation plans and ensure development steps are followed;  
    Revise the project development timeline and provide inputs to ensure project development occurs on time;  Provide inputs to stakeholder consultation processes in the development of the projects;  Prepare the UNEP safeguards identification form;  
    Prepare the checklist for UNEP’s quality evaluation committee;  
    Upload GEF-8 endorsement document packages to the GEF portal.  
    Project management of projects under execution  
    Prepare reports to the Task Manager on the progress and risk situation of projects in the global portfolio, and submit to the Task Manager strategy documents to effectively mitigate identified project risks;  
    Prepare and send half-yearly report templates to Executing Agencies for projects in the global portfolio, hold meetings with these agencies and send guidance emails to ensure correct and timely completion of the reports, and review such reports to ensure their timely completion; Prepare and send project implementation review report templates to Executing Agencies for projects in the global portfolio, hold meetings with these agencies and send guidance emails to ensure correct and timely completion of the reports, and review such reports to ensure their timely completion; Prepare mid-term review (MTR) terms of reference and review mid-term review reports for projects, sending a summary of the MTR to the Task Manager when the review is completed. Prepare an MTR implementation plan to facilitate Executing Agency implementation of MTR recommendations;
     Provide inputs for facilitating the technical and financial closure of projects; Travel to undertake the previous tasks in country, as required and decided by the Task Manager.  
    Project documentation: Develop draft legal agreements for new projects and project extensions; Prepare documents for UNEP project internalization and revision processes, and provide inputs to ensure completed UNEP clearance and approval processes;  
    Prepare project supervision plans and risk logs for projects and periodically update them.
    Request the Executing Agencies to update their procurement plans and review such plans, providing inputs to finalize them;  
    Prepare project revision documents for technical and financial revisions for projects, ensuring that project revision documentation is complete for UNEP approval; Review expenditure reports together with the finance team to ensure correct amounts have been charged; expenditures are aligned with project deliverables and thus acceptable; expenditure is not exceeding the budget line allocations and overall budget.
    Send feedback emails to Executing Agencies in order for the agency to complete the document correctly.  Review cash advance requests in collaboration with the finance team.
    Provide guidance to Executing Agencies in order for them to complete the document correctly.  
    Portfolio management: Prepare a report identifying measures to enhance the effectiveness of portfolio management tools;  
    Develop and implement measures to visualize and graphically represent portfolio data for facilitating decision-making;  
    Develop and implement measures to enhance the effectiveness of the portfolio filing system; Prepare databases for the uploading of information to the Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) solution system and upload information to the system; 
    Undertake research to identify ways to enhance the effectiveness of portfolio management and operations;  Develop flowcharts for the development, review and approval of technical and financial documents.

    Qualifications/Special Skills

    Master’s degree in environmental policy, international affairs, engineering, environmental sciences, economic or a related field is required.   
    A first level degree with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.  
    A minimum of three (3) years of experience in working on international projects on climate change mitigation is required. Experience working with GEF projects is desirable. Knowledge of UNEP, GEF or GCF project cycle and policies is desirable. Experience in working with national governments in developing countries is an asset.

    Languages

    Excellent proficiency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.

    Deadline : Apr 26, 2024

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  • Consultancy of an Organic Waste Specialist

    Consultancy of an Organic Waste Specialist

    Objectives of the assignment:

    Organic Waste Markets, Products, and Customers
    VSO Organic Waste Intervention Strategy

    Deliverables:

    Production of market evaluation report evaluating the market potential for organic waste products, considering factors such as demand, competition, pricing, market trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences, aiming to identify opportunities for product development and market penetration.
    Product identification and scoping report detailing scope of products derived from organic waste, with a particular emphasis on three clusters: organic manure, animal feeds, and compost-based soil amendments. With clear recommendations on the feasibility and market demand for these products in the three W2W Counties.
    Documentation on standards, regulations, and policies for organic waste management outlining the current standards, regulations, and policies related to organic waste management in the three target W2W Counties. Including recommendations for W2W primary actors on how to comply with existing standards and influence policies.
    Development of W2W Organic Waste Strategy with workable solutions and indicators to measure impact, strategies to build markets, and partnerships.  
    Development of a comprehensive training manual and conducting Training of Trainers program for implementing project team to enhance their capacity in organic waste management.

    Ideal Applicant Summary

    A degree in waste management, environmental science, in agricultural engineering, agronomy or relevant degree
    Up to 5 years’ experience in waste management and recycling approaches, with expertise on organic waste
    Experience in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies in waste management.
    Strong project management experience with success demonstrated when managing both internal and external stakeholders.
    Possess a knowledge of environmental matters, waste and resources policy, regulatory mandates, and a broad view of the industry at large.
    Ability to communicate with, explain ideas to and motivate others
    Strong decision-making skills
    Strong facilitation skills
    Ability to oversee and manage processes and people.
    Strong organizational skills
    Interest in and understanding of environmental and sustainability policies.
    Strong Analytical skills.

    Competencies and Behaviour:
    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

    Ability to be open minded and respectful
    Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
    Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
    Ability to seek and share knowledge

    Apply via :

    vso.my.salesforce-sites.com

  • International Consultant (Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, Eastern Africa)

    International Consultant (Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, Eastern Africa)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Crimes that affect the environment, including wildlife and forest crime, crimes in the fisheries sector, minerals and waste crime, are a serious and growing problem. These crimes are not only a major and significant threat to the security of the environment, but also frequently involve other forms of serious criminality such as money laundering, corruption, human trafficking, tax and customs fraud, labour exploitation, and serious violations of environmental and public health and safety laws. Organized criminal networks are moving poached or illegally harvested natural resources using a variety of smuggling techniques, often by means of existing infrastructure and well- developed routes used for the trafficking of drugs, people, weapons, counterfeit goods and other forms of contraband. Furthermore, these crimes rob communities of their natural resources, impacts livelihoods and food security of local populations. To address this, UNODC’s Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment (GPCAE) delivers a range of technical assistance activities within several thematic areas towards achieving the key project objective of strengthening capacity to prevent and combat crimes that affect the environment on a regional, national and local basis. The GPCAE also raises awareness of such crimes among different stakeholders at the global and regional levels, including civil society, aiming to contribute to the reduction of demand for illegally exploited natural resources.

    Qualifications/special skills

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, law, business administration, economics or public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 4 years of experience in programme/project development, coordination, execution and implementation, at the international level, in wildlife, forestry, and other crimes that affect the environment is required. Experience working with the United Nations is required. Field experience in Sub Saharan Africa is required. Previous experience working with Government institutions within the Eastern African region is desirable. Experience and knowledge on UNODC’s mandate and approach related to crimes that affect the environment, corruption prevention, institutional strengthening, and criminal justice responses is desirable. Conversational Kiswahili desirable

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Consultancy of an Organic Waste Specialist

    Consultancy of an Organic Waste Specialist

    Objectives of the assignment:

    Organic Waste Markets, Products, and Customers
    VSO Organic Waste Intervention Strategy

    Deliverables:

    Production of market evaluation report evaluating the market potential for organic waste products, considering factors such as demand, competition, pricing, market trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences, aiming to identify opportunities for product development and market penetration.
    Product identification and scoping report detailing scope of products derived from organic waste, with a particular emphasis on three clusters: organic manure, animal feeds, and compost-based soil amendments. With clear recommendations on the feasibility and market demand for these products in the three W2W Counties.
    Documentation on standards, regulations, and policies for organic waste management outlining the current standards, regulations, and policies related to organic waste management in the three target W2W Counties. Including recommendations for W2W primary actors on how to comply with existing standards and influence policies.
    Development of W2W Organic Waste Strategy with workable solutions and indicators to measure impact, strategies to build markets, and partnerships.  
    Development of a comprehensive training manual and conducting Training of Trainers program for implementing project team to enhance their capacity in organic waste management.

    Ideal Applicant Summary

    A degree in waste management, environmental science, in agricultural engineering, agronomy or relevant degree
    Up to 5 years’ experience in waste management and recycling approaches, with expertise on organic waste
    Experience in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies in waste management.
    Strong project management experience with success demonstrated when managing both internal and external stakeholders.
    Possess a knowledge of environmental matters, waste and resources policy, regulatory mandates, and a broad view of the industry at large.
    Ability to communicate with, explain ideas to and motivate others
    Strong decision-making skills
    Strong facilitation skills
    Ability to oversee and manage processes and people.
    Strong organizational skills
    Interest in and understanding of environmental and sustainability policies.
    Strong Analytical skills.

    Competencies and Behaviour:

    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

    Ability to be open minded and respectful
    Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
    Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
    Ability to seek and share knowledge

    Apply via :

    vso.my.salesforce-sites.com

  • International Consultant (Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, Eastern Africa)

    International Consultant (Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, Eastern Africa)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Crimes that affect the environment, including wildlife and forest crime, crimes in the fisheries sector, minerals and waste crime, are a serious and growing problem. These crimes are not only a major and significant threat to the security of the environment, but also frequently involve other forms of serious criminality such as money laundering, corruption, human trafficking, tax and customs fraud, labour exploitation, and serious violations of environmental and public health and safety laws. Organized criminal networks are moving poached or illegally harvested natural resources using a variety of smuggling techniques, often by means of existing infrastructure and well- developed routes used for the trafficking of drugs, people, weapons, counterfeit goods and other forms of contraband. Furthermore, these crimes rob communities of their natural resources, impacts livelihoods and food security of local populations. To address this, UNODC’s Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment (GPCAE) delivers a range of technical assistance activities within several thematic areas towards achieving the key project objective of strengthening capacity to prevent and combat crimes that affect the environment on a regional, national and local basis. The GPCAE also raises awareness of such crimes among different stakeholders at the global and regional levels, including civil society, aiming to contribute to the reduction of demand for illegally exploited natural resources.

    Qualifications/special skills

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, law, business administration, economics or public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 4 years of experience in programme/project development, coordination, execution and implementation, at the international level, in wildlife, forestry, and other crimes that affect the environment is required. Experience working with the United Nations is required. Field experience in Sub Saharan Africa is required. Previous experience working with Government institutions within the Eastern African region is desirable. Experience and knowledge on UNODC’s mandate and approach related to crimes that affect the environment, corruption prevention, institutional strengthening, and criminal justice responses is desirable. Conversational Kiswahili desirable

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Capacity Building for National and Regional Environmental Information and Knowledge Management”

    Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Capacity Building for National and Regional Environmental Information and Knowledge Management”

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 
    In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing.

    The consultant will ensure that all evaluation criteria and questions are adequately covered.

    More specifically:  

    Inception phase of the Evaluation, including: preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;  
    draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;  
    prepare the evaluation framework;
    develop the desk review and interview protocols;  
    draft the survey protocols (if relevant);  
    develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
    plan the evaluation schedule;
    prepare the Inception

    Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager  Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including:  

    conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;  (where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission(s) to selected countries, visit the project locations, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local communities.
    Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews. regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and; keep the Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress.  
    Reporting phase, including:  draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style; liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and (where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)  Managing relations, including: maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence; communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.  The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.    The Evaluation Consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.  

    Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.
    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable.  
    A minimum of 9 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach;
     A good/broad understanding of environmental science-policy is desired.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement and proficiency in /knowledge of French is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org