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  • Posted: Dec 4, 2024
    Deadline: Dec 13, 2024
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    The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, I...
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    National Programme Officer, Marine Plastics - EPPIC

    • The position will serve in the role of National Programme Officer, Plastics - Kenya for the End Plastic Pollution Collaborative (EPPIC) Project. H/she will aid the implementation of the Project in Kenya and will be responsible for engagement at the national level to deliver the project objectives, in coordination with the Senior Programme Manager for EPPIC and the Programme Manager - Coastal and Ocean Resilience, Kenya.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES;

    • Ensure EPPIC Project activities in Kenya are implemented according to the workplan in close collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager for EPPIC, the Programme Manager - Coastal and Ocean Resilience, Kenya, and the relevant sector focal government ministry, department or authority
    • Develop in-country work plans and facilitate coordination and integration of partner national activities, planned by the Aspen Institute, Ocean Foundation, Searious Business and the IUCN global team into the national context;
    • Facilitate preparation of workshops, meetings both in-country and regional (where required), including the follow-up activities, such as reporting;
    • Prepare, monitor and manage contracts with consultants, review consultants’ deliverables in collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager EPPIC and the Programme Manager - Coastal and Ocean Resilience, Kenya;
    • Prepare national technical reports on the EPPIC Project and support the finance department on financial reporting to ensure timely reporting to the US Department of State; and provide regular inputs into EPPIC’s overall monitoring and evaluation matrix;
    • Prepare regular updates, draft and edit content and coordinate with the communication officer, on activities, materials, meetings, project webpages, policy briefs, fact sheets, letters and events;
    • Liaise with EPPIC Project counterparts in other regions to ensure synergies and good collaboration; and with the IUCN IslandPlas project team, as needed;
    • Liaise with national government representatives and relevant networks to ensure the project is aligned with country’s priorities on plastic pollution, with emphasis on supporting engagement in public-private partnerships. This includes keeping government representatives updated and seeking advice and support in relation to project activities;
    • Identify and maintain relationships with potential stakeholders including Small and Medium Enterprises, informal sector, women’s, youth and community networks, IUCN members, and partners to engage with EPPIC;
    • Support EPPIC’s in-country small-grants program, provide technical assistance, review reports, provide feedback and monitor the management and implementation of grants;
    • Support the advancement of regional and national work portfolio development to address plastic pollution, including through identification of additional funding sources to scale the regional programme;
    • Collaborate closely with team members across technical and policy workstreams to ensure research supports and informs policy positions advanced by the team;
    • Maintain broad knowledge and keep abreast of developments and solution options to tackle plastic pollution;
    • Carry out other technical support as required.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • University degree in environmental sciences, sustainable development or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;
    • Four to six years of relevant experience;
    • Ability and excellence in English and Swahili, written and oral expression, indispensable.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    • Good organizational, administrative, reporting and communication skills;
    • Proven knowledge and experience in plastic pollution and waste management.
    • Reside in Nairobi County.
    • Willingness to travel within and outside Nairobi County, as may be required.

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    Regenerative Blue Finance and Entrepreneurship Officer

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    IMPLEMENTATION AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT;

    • Support the development of a comprehensive portfolio of gender-sensitive blue finance projects encompassing grants, investments, blended finance mechanisms as well as seascape and community focused impact/ equity investments, microgrants, inter alia.
    • Manage and monitor portfolio of financial support mechanisms and tools for grassroots, community-led ventures and startups, tracking their performance, focusing on community empowerment, ecological benefits and innovation outcomes.
    • dentify and mitigate risks and support efforts to derisk seascape and community driven venture building.
    • Identify and support high-potential regenerative blue economy SMEs and start-ups in the region, providing support to unlock relevant streams of finance
    • Provide technical guidance on financing solutions to GBW needs and requirements, partners, communities and relevant stakeholders and drive thought leadership on innovative financing models that prioritise community and grassroots impact, nature-positive outcomes, private sector development and climate resilience.

    STRATEGIC AND TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP;

    • Explore and mobilise multi-level funding mechanisms targeting nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration and regenerative blue economy development.
    • Work with the Great Blue Wall team to support the development, preparation and incubation of nature-positive blue micro, small and medium entreprises (mSMEs) and start-ups, aligned with the broader goals of the initiative to unlock nature-based solutions within target seascapes and regionally, with a focus on community-level impact and home-grown solutions to achieve coastal and marine ecosystem conservation and regeneration as well as livelihood outcomes, ensuring sustainability planning in the process. Advise on emerging blue finance opportunities to drive investment in ocean sustainability, engaging with stakeholders across sectors, and providing strategic direction to build a blue financing ecosystem supporting the regenerative blue economy, including through blue finance mechanisms such as blue bonds, debt-for nature swaps etc.
    • Support the co-development of the Great Blue Wall Financing Facility aligned with ecosystem restoration and sustainable blue livelihoods.
    • n collaboration with the IUCN Ocean team, identify and implement strategic initiatives to support the integration of best practices and learning to global and regional platforms in support of agenda-setting and action to empower country-readiness towards the Great Blue Wall initiative.

    COORDINATION AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT;

    • Cultivate a network of robust and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem. This network should encompass private sector actors blue economy entrepreneurs, investors, consumers, policymakers, and research institutions as well as financial institutions, blue finance clusters, and impact investors and mechanisms such as the Blue Nature Capital and Financing Facility (BNCFF)
    • Support engagement with private sector actors and forge strategic partnerships between the GBWI team, government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions working on venture development, coastal and marine ecosystem management, and the regenerative blue economy within the GBW region. This may involve co-developing project proposals, facilitating knowledge exchange, and leveraging partner expertise to maximise impact.
    • Foster a vibrant knowledge-sharing network and spearhead capacity-building initiatives to empower entrepreneurs with the necessary skillsets and knowledge on coastal and marine ecosystem conservation and regeneration. This could involve organising workshops, training programs, and exchange visits to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and best practice sharing.
    • in consultation with the Regional Head, Coastal and Ocean Resilience ensure that IUCN is adequately represented in relevant international, regional, and country fora and facilitate discussions on blue entrepreneurship to position IUCN as a reference in the Eastern and Southern Africa region.

    COMMUNICATION, OUTREACH AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION;

    • Support the development and dissemination of informative communication materials to increase information and awareness on blue finance, community-led ocean solutions, entrepreneurship and the Great Blue Wall’s mission.
    • Work with the team to draft compelling narratives that effectively communicate the positive contributions of regenerative blue entrepreneurs and ventures to economic transformation and ocean health within the GBW region. These narratives can be used to engage a wide range of audiences, from policymakers and donors to consumers and local communities.
    • As appropriate contribute to resource mobilisation activities, including through development of concepts and projects documents;
    • Contribute to establishing, maintaining and nurturing good relationships with donors, funding agencies and other technical partners to ensure the financial viability of the regenerative blue entrepreneurship area of work in the COR programme;

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT;

    • Provide leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating regenerative blue entrepreneurship and venture-building projects undertaken by the GBWI team, including the delivery of a blue venture impact assignment under the ReSea project. This may involve developing project timelines, budgets, and work plans, assigning tasks to team members, and overseeing project implementation to ensure successful completion.
    • Engage with the World Economic Forum (World Economic Forum) on the delivery of regenerative blue economy ventures and the 1000 Ocean Start-ups Initiative.
    • Develop compelling project proposals and budgets to secure and unlock funding for blue entrepreneurship initiatives from donors, foundations, and international development agencies. Proposals should clearly articulate the project's objectives, methodology, expected impact, and alignment with GBWI's strategic goals.
    • Closely monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring successful implementation and achievement of set goals. This may involve collecting and analysing data, identifying challenges, and making adjustments to project activities as needed to maximise impact.
    • In collaboration with the Regional Manager, Regenerative Blue Economy, ensure IUCN’s work is accountable to donors and other stakeholders through the establishment and management of effective accountability mechanisms and processes;
    • Contribute to progress tracking and programme reporting processes and requirements.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES;

    • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS;

    • The successful candidate will have a strong finance and impact investing background coupled with a strong understanding of the role of finance and private sector engagement in supporting conservation outcomes and driving regenerative blue economy or nature-positive agendas. The candidate will also have a clear understanding of the multilevel challenges faced by communities and target countries in unlocking finance to drive venture building and business development, with a particular awareness of the specific barriers faced by women and girls.

    EDUCATION;

    • An advanced university degree preferably in relevant disciplines, such as, Finance, Development Investment, Conservation Finance, Business Administration, Corporate (Impact) Finance, Engineering, Innovation, Entrepreneurship or related fields.
    • Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;

    WORK EXPERIENCE;

    • We’re looking for a hands-on, highly motivated, autonomous, gender-sensitive, innovative, solution-oriented, results driven and resourceful individual with at least 7 years of proven experience in:
    • Sound expertise in programme/project development, research, implementation, and/or management of entrepreneurship projects or related fields;
    • Strong private sector expertise and experience particularly in banking, impact investing and/or pipeline development or supporting MSME, start-up, venture building and value chain development with a holistic, nature-positive approach to coastal community needs and contexts;
    • Good understanding of marine and coastal ecosystem management, ocean conservation and protection measures will be considered a strong advantage;
    • An understanding of the specific challenges faced by women and girls in accessing finance and start-up capital is an asset.
    • Experience in producing high-quality documents (technical task-based Terms of References, guidance notes, editing technical documents, manuals, etc);
    • Experience in managing stakeholder relations, community engagement and working with normative bodies, government, non-government actors, private sector, municipalities, academia, and local communities and community-led initiatives;
    • Ability to apply a gender-sensitive lens to project design and delivery;

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    Project Officer, Integrated Water Resources Management, Makueni

    SPECIFIC DUTIES;

    • Under the direction of the Technical Advisor, IWRM, IUCN STAWI, the specific responsibilities of the Project Officer, Integrated Water Resources Management are to:
    • Project Management;
    • Facilitate the preparation of detailed work plans, budgets and schedules for project activities implementation in collaboration with partners and stakeholders;
    • Assist in processes related to inception, contracting and start-up of activities including establishment of indicators, benchmarks, work plans and inception workshops;
    • Coordinate and monitor the administration of project budgets and work plans according to approved external contracts and internal agreements, work plans, internal procedures and policies, and donor requirements;
    • Lead the organization’s field level workshops and similar events;
    • Technical Direction and Capacity building;
    • Support the development of evidence-based water allocation plans through synthesis of data to develop water balances for target counties;
    • Assess the potential for nature-based solutions that will increase water supply for drinking and productive uses;
    • Design specific watershed restoration interventions;
    • Generate potential financing options for watershed protection measures;
    • Support the capacity building for WRA and Counties to implement the water allocation plans and the sub-catchment management plans (SCMPs);
    • Develop policy-relevant materials to communicate the relevant information arising from STAWI to stakeholders;
    • Monitoring, Evaluation, Communications and Knowledge Management;
    • In coordination with M&E Officer, develop and apply the projects monitoring instruments and systems;
    • Contribute development and timely submission of all required IUCN reports;
    • Undertake regular visits to project sites, evaluate programmatic outputs, and impacts both quantitatively and in terms of quality implementation;
    • Document case studies, best practices and lessons learned and develop communication materials for dissemination to target audiences.
    • Fundraising and project development;
    • Support the identification of new funding opportunities to scale-out project activities in the water sector
    • Support networking with key development partners, national institutions and NGOs to support project implementation.
    • Keep abreast of development needs and Programme opportunities in the landscape including those in line with IUCN’s sectoral priorities and programmatic principles.
    • Representation;
    • Network and liaise with all the partners and potential partners, developing and maintaining partnerships and strong relationships across all sectors (including the private sector).
    • Maintain good working relationships with MDAs, non-state actors, private sector, community leadership and visiting donor teams
    • Represent IUCN on issues at strategic, political and technical meetings, seminars and other events and processes as may be required from time to time.
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Managers

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    Education;

    • Masters in a relevant field preferably, Water Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Natural resources management.
    • Knowledge on issues related to sustainable agriculture, climate change, will be an added advantage.
    • Solid knowledge and understanding of the water sector in Kenya and related topics such as biodiversity conservation, forest landscape restoration, natural resources management, climate change/REDD+, governance, or in sustainable development.
    • Practical knowledge in the implementation of field projects, with linkages to national policy processes and programmes.
    • Knowledge in fundraising and resource mobilization.
    • Understanding of Multi-Stakeholder Processes, Creation and Facilitation Dialogues, Partnerships and Synergies;

    Work Experience;

    • At least 7 years of technical experience in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM);
    • Demonstrated experience in adaptive management, as applied to climate change adaptation projects and ecosystems management;
    • Work experience in the Kenya water sector is preferable;
    • Demonstrable experience in working in ASALs of Kenya;
    • Demonstrable experience in political, advisory and facilitation skills;
    • Demonstrable experience in engaging with governmental institutions at county and national levels especially in the water, natural resources and environment sector;
    • Experience in working with or engaging with the private sector is an asset;
    • Excellent technical leadership and understanding of surface water, catchment planning, ground water, water legislation and regulations;
    • Maintaining active networks on IWRM and related topics with donors, government and other stakeholders at national/county level;
    • Demonstrated affinity with the social, political, gender aspects of catchment-level IWRM;
    • Experience in working for an international organization is an added advantage
    • Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools

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