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Job Context
Dorcas recognizes that Kenya’s development agenda is susceptible to adverse effects of climate change which will have far reaching ramifications on the GDP, food security, natural resources, livelihoods, peace and stability. Consequently, Dorcas works to compliment national and county government efforts as outlined in the Kenyan Climate Change Legislation[1], Climate Change Action Plan, the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), the Kenyan Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (GESIP), amongst others. Dorcas's strategy on climate change is anchored in a locally led partnerships with communities; the government; civil society actors and the private sector; strengthening capacities of communities; investing in resilience programs; policy influencing and developing economic ventures that enhance communities’ resilience. We are looking for a motivated and skilled climate change professional with hands-on experience in designing climate change programs that bring tangible changes in communities, especially in areas of Nature Based Solutions and Enterprises, Climate Smart Agriculture, Climate and Gender Justice, Just Energy Transition, as well as Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Policy Influencing. The holder of this position must demonstrate experience in fundraising for climate change programs, building consortiums, working with multi-stakeholder partners, as well as collaborating with different organizations including county governments and the private sector.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation
Networking, Partnerships & Advocacy
Resource Mobilization
Requirements
Qualified candidates will send their applications letter and CV to kenyaoffice@kenya.dorcas.org on or before the 14th of March 2024 with the subject “Climate Change Program Officer”.
Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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