TWENDE Project Manager at Conservation International

Responsibilities

The position’s primary focus & responsibilities are related to project management and delivery of the GCF-funded TWENDE project: Reporting to the TWENDE Technical lead, the individual is responsible for Project Management functions including:

• Oversee our Service Providers in the field implementation of their TWENDE project activities across 3 landscapes (Chyulu Hills, Mid-Tana, and Sabarwawa landscape). Monitor contracted service provider activities in the field to ensure quality, timely, and efficiency in delivery in line with contractual agreements.
• Play a central role in the design and implementation of activities encompassing enterprise development grants and facilitating technical assistance to community and local enterprises.
• Assist the CI Technical Lead and CI Program Director in engaging all field-based project stakeholders including TWENDE project partners, government institutions, communities, development sector, private sector, etc.
• Take a thought leadership role in working with CI and external stakeholders in designing and implementing landscape-wide program implementation through factoring in complimentary CI and partner projects active across the 3 landscapes, while ensuring the approaches remain closely aligned to those of other TWENDE project stakeholders.
• Play a central role in compiling field-based project reports and communication materials.
• Ensure continuous delivery risk assessment and mitigation measures are put in place.
• Contribute to CI’s overarching strategy in the Northern Kenya landscape, as well as the Kenya country strategy.
• Actively engage and work with relevant colleagues in developing new and complementary program opportunities in the TWENDE project landscapes.
• Collaborate closely with the Southern Kenya manager based in Chyulu Hills.
• Offer support to the technical lead on other cross-cutting thematic functions as may be delegated from time to time.
• Any other project-specific roles may be assigned by the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours to meet deadlines as needed.
• This is a position eligible for persons who have the right to work in Kenya without CI sponsorship.
• The position is for a fixed term for a period of 2.5 years.
• Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental management, rural enterprise development, or any other relevant field.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in conservation or rural enterprise development project management.
• Strong experience delivering enterprise development and technical assistance to community groups and local SMEs, including small grant facilities.
• Deep knowledge of the rangelands economy in Kenya and beyond. Experience in overseeing the restoration and climate resilience interventions, in arid and semi-arid context.
• Proven track record in pastoral and agro-pastoral community engagement.
• Strong experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and pubic donors.
• A self-starter able to work remotely under minimal supervision.
• Ability to start work in the short term.
• Eligible to live and work in Kenya without employer’s sponsorship.