Regional Programme Officer (RPO) at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Roles & Responsibility

• Be part of the Regional Environmental Hub and Sidas Team Environment Africa, contributing and delivering results in line with the teams goals;
• Closely coordinate and communicate with Swedish Embassies in the region and with Sidas Africa Department;
• Contribute to increased synergies between bilateral, regional and global strategies implemented by Sweden;
• Contribute to dialogue based on Swedish priorities; Contribute to the overall work of the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi including a good work environment;
• The applicant needs to be prepared and willing to assume unforeseen tasks, sometimes within short notice

Qualifications

• University Degree in environmental sciences, anthropology, development studies with a focus on sustainability, international affairs/political science with a focus on environment/climate change/sustainability or similar relevant thematic areas;
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience related to environment/climate change/development/sustainability;
• Very good knowledge in one or more of the fields of environment, climate change, circular/green economy, sustainability, or similar relevant areas;
• Diploma or certificate in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Power Point), or proven proficiency in the programmes;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• Good command of spoken and written French (i.e., working skills);
• Able to travel in the region and to represent Sweden, and Swedish values, at events and reception that are outside working hours.

Merits And Skills Competencies

• Analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate in a clear and concise way, both verbally and written;
• Proven ability to identify synergies between local, regional and global initiatives;
• Proven skills of working in a dynamic, agile, fast moving work environment;
• Experience from working with mobilizing private capital for environment and climate purposes and/or different financing mechanisms related to development cooperation;
• Knowledgeable in Human Rights and particular rights connected to environment, climate change, circular/green economy and sustainability;