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Project Officer - TWENDE-Makueni/Chyulu-Hills Hub

Vacancy #:   5180
Unit:   ESARO -Drylands Resilience Programme(DRP)
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
  PREFERRED LOCATION: MARSABIT, MAKUENI or THARAKA NITHI
Reporting to:   Senior Programme Officer, Climate and Biodiversity Engagement
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   P1
Expected start date:   04 January 2021
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (48 months)
Closing date:   29 May 2020 (extended)
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
SPECIFIC DUTIES:

i) Technical
• Ensure adherence to the project’s work plan, prepare revisions of the work plan, if required
• Work with other field based staff in collecting data, carrying out surveys and preparing reports as needed
• Prepare site-based work plans based on project activities as provided in the Funding Agreement
• Provide appropriate field guidance and local knowledge support to landscape management team and other consultants
• Facilitate processes that support stakeholders to successfully implementing climate change resilient strategies as envisioned by the project

ii) Operational
• Assume primary responsibility for daily project coordination both organizational and substantive matters, such as budgeting, planning and general monitoring of the project at site level;
• Coordinate field activities with the team of project executors, technical specialist and technical experts for smooth implementation of project activities
• Assume overall responsibility for the proper handling of logistics related to project workshops and events;
• Providing other logistical support, including: organizing arrangements for partners visiting

iii) Communication
Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project
• Undertake public awareness about the TWENDE project at site level of operations
• Perform any other duties assigned by landscape coordinator within their area of technical competence
• Submit periodic reports as required by the landscape coordinator

iv) Any other duties
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/Sociology/community development or other relevant subject.


• Work Experience:
• Five (5) years of relevant experience at the local level in project management
• Project Planning and Management including monitoring and evaluation certificate is an added advantage
• Experience with government-donor funded projects
• Experience in designing and facilitating capacity building processes


• Language Proficiency:
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• knowledge of a local language/culture an added advantage


• Core Competencies:
• Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
• Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.


• Functional competencies:
• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability;
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to summarize complex donor program;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and synthetically across fields and topics;
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity;
• Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development;
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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