Kenya Investment Director at Conservation International

The project will contribute to improved adaptation to climate change of Kenya’s national policy of “Ending Drought Emergencies”, as outlined in “Kenya Vision 2030”. The project will strengthen climate change adaptation in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).

The project addresses this through three components: Climate change adapted planning for drought resilience, Restoration of rangeland landscapes for ecosystem-based adaptation and Climate change resilient ecosystem management for investments (CI led component).

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Conservation Finance Division (Africa)The Investment Director – Kenya, serves as East Africa’s Conservation Finance point person and will take the lead in delivery of the GCF TWENDE project. Additionally, the Investment Director will provide regional support and coordination in CI Ventures (CIV), Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) Trusts and Carbon Finance.

Fundraising, concept/proposal development for new Conservation Finance products or solutions (with focus on Climate Smart lending or insurance), will also contribute to the deliverables for this role.

The position requires a high level of interaction across multiple Divisions, with external clients and will require representation externally at global conferences and events, developing and maintaining partnerships with investment and development partners engaged in Conservation Finance, grantees and implementing partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of the GCF TWENDE Project from project design with requisite management, governance and reporting mechanisms; appointment of staff or consultants; establishment and management of the grant’s facility; liaising with Landscape Managers and partners, the Operations/Finance Team leads on the Project, and IUCN (the implementing agency)
• Conservation Finance Support Activities by deal origination, due diligence support, post deal support with CIV colleagues; integration of the CFD activities ensuring alignment between the Country and Division Strategies
• Fundraising and concept/proposal development
• Representation externally at global conferences and events, developing and maintaining partnerships with external partners

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 13, 2019

Applicants will need to have the legal right to live and work in Kenya without employer sponsorship.

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Conservation International Values

We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.

Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.

Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.

Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.

Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.

Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.

Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.

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