Project Assistant, Forestry Landscape Restoration at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

JOB SUMMARY:

This role shall be crucial in assisting the implementation of project activities on rangeland, wetland, forests and farm level restoration practices to enhance Landscape Restoration in Loitokitok sub-county. This position contributes towards the implementation of the “Large-scale Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Africa: Tree-rich landscapes to foster biodiversity, climate change resilience and better livelihoods” programme in Amboseli, Kenya.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of the project activities in line with work plans/ action plans.
• Assist in technical support in project planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist to mobilize and engage partners within a diverse landscape restoration space.
• Assist in implementing participatory landscape restoration with relevant communities.
• Assist in timely reporting and documentation of project activities.
• Ensure prudence management of project resources and assets.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related field of studies.
• At least three years of field experience in natural resources management issues,
• Have experience in forest, rangeland, wetland and farm level resource management, forestry extension or farm forestry in Kenya,
• Have a good understanding of landscape initiatives in Kenya, resource assessment at national & local level, addressing socio-economic factors, resource threats impacting the landscape & key farm forestry/forest resources, developing and implementing conservation plans.
• A proven ability to work effectively with local Civil Society Organizations and facilitating links between government and communities.
• Have a good understanding of community development.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• Proven hands-on experience in landscape restoration
• Project administration and management
• Knowledgeable in contemporary issues on rangeland, wetlands, forests and farm level restoration practices
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement including local communities and partnership-building
• Technical report writing
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Financial management skills.
• Good understanding and working relations with diverse partners including national and county governments.
• Good command of computer skills. Knowledge of GIS software will be an added advantage.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Interacts with All WWF-Kenya staff, particularly those in the Amboseli-Chyulu Sub landscape
• External:  Interacts with WWF-Africa Staff, WWF Network, Government Ministries and Departments, Civil Society Organizations, the private sector, Service Providers, Regulatory bodies and other Conservation Agencies.