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Country Project Officer – Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation
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BACKGROUND
THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN URGENT RECRUITMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SHORT LISTING WILL BE DONE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND IF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS IDENTIFIED BEFORE THE DEADLINE DATES, IUCN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
BACKGROUND:
Stopping biodiversity decline is an urgent imperative to secure the sustainable provision of vital ecosystem goods and services that underpin humanity’s sustainable development, such as food, fibers, timber, carbon sequestration, water regulation, etc.
In order to reverse the curve, a cohesive movement with individual and joint commitments from all actors - States, private sector, civil society organizations, indigenous people and local communities, citizens, men, women, and youth - need to be catalyzed. Their voluntary contributions shall serve ambitious common objectives to stop biodiversity decline by 2030 and to restore biodiversity by 2050.
AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation strives to galvanize such a movement between States and non-State actors and to secure ambitious science-based commitments with clear accountability mechanisms to deliver change. Led in 16 pilot countries simultaneously, the 2-year project shall facilitate a dialogue involving the stakeholders of 2 key relevant economic sectors (at least) in each country, with the objective to come up with concrete national and sectoral voluntary commitments to reduce pressures on biodiversity in the next decade.
The project shall inform this constructive dialogue with national and sectoral threat assessments based on existing data and scientific evaluations. It will also strive to build a community of practice: regional workshops, the IUCN world conservation congress in June 2020 in Marseille (France) and the CBD COP15 in November 2020 in Kunming (China) will offer opportunities to share experience, disseminate best practices and showcase results of ‘champions’ to inspire a broader movement.
The Country Project Officer in Kenya - AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation is the focal point of the project in his/her Country. He/She works under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator – Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation/Country Representative IUCN Kenya based in Kenya and with other regional colleagues as appropriate, as well as the global team coordinating the project with the donor.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN URGENT RECRUITMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SHORT LISTING WILL BE DONE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND IF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS IDENTIFIED BEFORE THE DEADLINE DATES, IUCN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
BACKGROUND:
Stopping biodiversity decline is an urgent imperative to secure the sustainable provision of vital ecosystem goods and services that underpin humanity’s sustainable development, such as food, fibers, timber, carbon sequestration, water regulation, etc.
In order to reverse the curve, a cohesive movement with individual and joint commitments from all actors - States, private sector, civil society organizations, indigenous people and local communities, citizens, men, women, and youth - need to be catalyzed. Their voluntary contributions shall serve ambitious common objectives to stop biodiversity decline by 2030 and to restore biodiversity by 2050.
AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation strives to galvanize such a movement between States and non-State actors and to secure ambitious science-based commitments with clear accountability mechanisms to deliver change. Led in 16 pilot countries simultaneously, the 2-year project shall facilitate a dialogue involving the stakeholders of 2 key relevant economic sectors (at least) in each country, with the objective to come up with concrete national and sectoral voluntary commitments to reduce pressures on biodiversity in the next decade.
The project shall inform this constructive dialogue with national and sectoral threat assessments based on existing data and scientific evaluations. It will also strive to build a community of practice: regional workshops, the IUCN world conservation congress in June 2020 in Marseille (France) and the CBD COP15 in November 2020 in Kunming (China) will offer opportunities to share experience, disseminate best practices and showcase results of ‘champions’ to inspire a broader movement.
The Country Project Officer in Kenya - AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation is the focal point of the project in his/her Country. He/She works under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator – Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation/Country Representative IUCN Kenya based in Kenya and with other regional colleagues as appropriate, as well as the global team coordinating the project with the donor.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate the local set up and implementation of the AFD Biodiversity Facilitation in Kenya.
Support at least two economic sectors to commit to reduce their pressure on biodiversity by 2030.
Take responsibility for overall project management and administration for the project.
Coordinate with global team, other IUCN Programmes working, and colleagues working on the project in other countries, to maximize synergies and share best practices.
Contribute to advocacy for Kenya support for a strengthened post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework with ambitious targets and robust implementation mechanisms.
Facilitate the domestication of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework in Kenya.
Support IUCN’s regional policy engagement and influencing work relating to MEAs (e.g. CBD, UNFCCC) in Kenya.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Develop local implementation strategy of the AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation, working in close collaboration and with the support of the Regional Project Coordinator – Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation/Country Representative IUCN Kenya and in alignment with regional and global project teams:
1.1 Identify strategic economic sectors relevant to national economic development and to pressures on biodiversity (current and emerging), based on existing data and scientific evaluations, ensuring close consultation with the IUCN members and other key stakeholders in Kenya;
1.2 Identify, establish and build relationships with the Government of Kenya and stakeholders (including, but not limited to local businesses, sectoral associations, unions, Members) relevant and necessary for project delivery;
1.3 Contribute to position IUCN as a key technical partner for Governments as well as other strategic partners in the region, in facilitating the domestication of the post2020 Global Biodiversity Framework;
Support planning and implementation of AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation initiatives in Kenya:
2.1 In coordination with the Regional Project Coordinator and with the global team, prepare and update the work plan of the project and plan for the needed initiatives;
2.2 Develop ToRs for workshops, service providers or consultants, Civil Support Organizations (CSO) to assist with implementation of approved activities, in compliance with IUCN guidelines and budget;
2.3 Ensure monitoring and reporting and ensure that donor contracting requirements are being met, including the timely submission of quality progress reports and financial follow-up.
Contribute to the dissemination of learnings and best practices, to support the building of a regional community of practice regarding multi-stakeholder commitments for biodiversity:
3.1 Participate in project regional workshops with the aim to share knowledge and experience and to contribute to the community of practice;
3.2 Liaise with global, regional and local IUCN programme teams to share knowledge from ongoing project, on a regular basis, and whenever appropriate;
3.3 Support the global project communication strategy by providing insights regarding best practices and help identify local champions, able to contribute to advocacy for Kenya support to a strengthened post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework;
3.4 Ensure that IUCN’s work to facilitate the domestication of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is effectively shared and communicated widely.
Other Duties;
4.1 Support IUCN’s regional policy engagement and influencing work on MEAs including CBD in Kenya.
4.2 Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.
4.2 Facilitate field visits for internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate the local set up and implementation of the AFD Biodiversity Facilitation in Kenya.
Support at least two economic sectors to commit to reduce their pressure on biodiversity by 2030.
Take responsibility for overall project management and administration for the project.
Coordinate with global team, other IUCN Programmes working, and colleagues working on the project in other countries, to maximize synergies and share best practices.
Contribute to advocacy for Kenya support for a strengthened post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework with ambitious targets and robust implementation mechanisms.
Facilitate the domestication of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework in Kenya.
Support IUCN’s regional policy engagement and influencing work relating to MEAs (e.g. CBD, UNFCCC) in Kenya.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Develop local implementation strategy of the AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation, working in close collaboration and with the support of the Regional Project Coordinator – Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation/Country Representative IUCN Kenya and in alignment with regional and global project teams:
1.1 Identify strategic economic sectors relevant to national economic development and to pressures on biodiversity (current and emerging), based on existing data and scientific evaluations, ensuring close consultation with the IUCN members and other key stakeholders in Kenya;
1.2 Identify, establish and build relationships with the Government of Kenya and stakeholders (including, but not limited to local businesses, sectoral associations, unions, Members) relevant and necessary for project delivery;
1.3 Contribute to position IUCN as a key technical partner for Governments as well as other strategic partners in the region, in facilitating the domestication of the post2020 Global Biodiversity Framework;
Support planning and implementation of AFD Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation initiatives in Kenya:
2.1 In coordination with the Regional Project Coordinator and with the global team, prepare and update the work plan of the project and plan for the needed initiatives;
2.2 Develop ToRs for workshops, service providers or consultants, Civil Support Organizations (CSO) to assist with implementation of approved activities, in compliance with IUCN guidelines and budget;
2.3 Ensure monitoring and reporting and ensure that donor contracting requirements are being met, including the timely submission of quality progress reports and financial follow-up.
Contribute to the dissemination of learnings and best practices, to support the building of a regional community of practice regarding multi-stakeholder commitments for biodiversity:
3.1 Participate in project regional workshops with the aim to share knowledge and experience and to contribute to the community of practice;
3.2 Liaise with global, regional and local IUCN programme teams to share knowledge from ongoing project, on a regular basis, and whenever appropriate;
3.3 Support the global project communication strategy by providing insights regarding best practices and help identify local champions, able to contribute to advocacy for Kenya support to a strengthened post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework;
3.4 Ensure that IUCN’s work to facilitate the domestication of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is effectively shared and communicated widely.
Other Duties;
4.1 Support IUCN’s regional policy engagement and influencing work on MEAs including CBD in Kenya.
4.2 Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.
4.2 Facilitate field visits for internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
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• Education; Post graduate degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, or other related fields, MBA a plus. • Work Experience; 5+ years of work experience in working with public, CSOs and private sector stakeholders on conservation and/or sustainability including significant project management experience. Further experience in public and private sector engagement on policy. • Language Proficiency; Fluency in Swahili and in English, some knowledge of French is a plus. • Functional competencies; Good overview of the biodiversity legal and institutional framework in Kenya. Demonstrated experience in building alliances, initiatives or platforms for change that leverage the capacity of partners. Evidence of agile proactive thinking combined with an optimistic approach within a realistic framework. Budget management. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong team player and internal organizational networker. An understanding of the importance of working alongside indigenous peoples and local communities to deliver the best conservation outcomes. Knowledge of policies and approaches aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of indigenous peoples and local communities. Adheres to IUCN’s values: transparency, public participation, Full respect for human rights, rule of law, promoting gender equality and empowerment of women, commitment to excellence, environmental responsibility, integrity and ethical behavior. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision. • 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. |
APPLICATIONS
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