Program Coordinator at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

Programme Coordinator Job Responsibilities

The job holder will

• Provide strategic leadership and support collaborative partnership engagements in Naivasha landscape in consultation with the ARL programme Manager;
• Responsible for program growth and development (development of proposals, resource mobilization, implementation and sustainability of current initiatives in the Lake Naivasha landscape);
• Jointly with the ARL programme Manager, support the development of short and long term plans for programs, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance to meet desired outcomes;
• Supervise line staff by articulating expectations, displaying model behaviour,
  maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships;
• Lead in the management of fiscal operations including budget development, modifications, tracking expenditures and continually monitor the program’s financial health and make recommendations;
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of programs in the Lake Naivasha landscape including the development of annual work plans and budgets;
• Assist with the development of communications strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness within the basin to promote WWF Kenya brand;
• Under the direction of ARL Programme Manager provide support where necessary to the WWF Kenya and other ARL programme activities;

The prospective candidate should possess:

Requirements for Program Coordinator Job

• An advanced University degree in a relevant field: Natural Resource Management, Environment Sciences, Development Studies, Conservation Biology or any related relevant field;
• At least 6 years of experience in conservation, natural resource management, environmental science/forest/freshwater/hydrology/terrestrial ecology or related field.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels – in particular private and public sector, CSOs and CBOs as well as other conservation organizations
• Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking, conceptualization and planning of strategic initiatives within the context of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related fields and with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Problem solving and conflict management skills