Project Manager at Conservation International

On December 18th 2017, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat approved the project document for implementation of a medium sized project with funding from the newly established Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency(CBIT) .

The project entitled “Strengthening National Capacity in Kenya to Meet the Transparency Requirements of the Paris Agreement and Supporting the Coordination of National, Regional and Global Transparency-related Activities in Kenya.” will be executed by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) through the Climate Change Directorate(CCD) and System for Land based Emissions Estimations in Kenya(SLEEK), Vital Signs Programme and the Green House Gas Management Institute(GHGMI).

The main objective of the project is to build capacity of institutions in Kenya to ensure compliance with the Paris Agreement Transparency Requirements. The main project outcomes include:

Strengthened national institutions in Kenya for transparency-related activities in line with Kenya’s national priorities.

The System for Land-Based Emission Estimation in Kenya (SLEEK) strengthened and to assist with improvement of transparency over time.

The coordination between national, regional and global transparency related activities in Kenya enhanced

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The project manager will be responsible for the overall management of project activities including acting as secretary of the Project Steering Committee. H/She will coordinate delivery of the project components and all project activities and act as liaison between the project stakeholders including the Climate Change Directorate(CCD), System for Land based Emissions Estimations in Kenya (SLEEK) Secretariat, The Green House Gas Management Institute(GHGMI) and Vital Signs. H/She will be responsible for day to day monitoring, budgeting and reporting of the progress against the implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation framework and approved project document.

The Project manager, with support from Conservation International, Vital Signs program will be responsible for:

• Procurement of all services, goods, and equipment
• Financial record keeping
• Reporting and disbursements (financial)
• Project monitoring and reporting (technical)
• Submission of all technical and financial reports to the CI-Vital Signs Programme Director
• Contractual obligations
• Act as the secretariat for the Project Steering Committee(PSC) and Technical Advisory Group(TAG)
• Represent the project to the GoK, Conservation International, and other partners as required
• Ensure the smooth running of the project through monitoring and communication with the PSC, TAG, working and consultative groups, contractors, consultants, stakeholders and other engaged agencies, institutions, and individuals
• Actively coordinate the flow of inputs, procurement, outputs, and work streams to ensure the program runs smoothly and delivers the specified outputs and overall objectives

H/She will report to the Africa Field Director, Conservation International Vital Signs Programme.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A higher degree in Environmental Sciences with sound knowledge in climate change, biodiversity and land degradation and sustainable forest management, as well as demonstrable experience working with the Government of Kenya.
• A minimum of four years of experience in the fields of environmental project implementation, climate change impacts and adaptation, climate change international and national reporting and green gas house emissions.
• Proven track record in managing projects; proficiency in report preparation, work planning, results monitoring and evaluation.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• Experience conducting training workshops or teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams to produce positive results.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment but may require working from the Climate Change Directorate offices.
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours
• Travel of up to 10% of the time may be necessary.
• This is a local position eligible to Kenyan nationals only.
• The position is for a period of 18 months with possibility of extension.