Programme Officer, Landscape Governance, Isiolo or Laikipia County, Kenya
Major Responsibilities
Implementation and portfolio management;
Coordination, planning, budgeting, management and oversight of REPLAN project’s component 3;
Day-to-day coordination of projects implementation and activities delivery to ensure the highest quality of outputs and outcomes as well as guarantee that activities are implemented in line with project workplans and budgets;
Support and coordinate implementing partners and consultancies with focus on natural resources governance and ecosystems management to ensure effective delivery of their tasks;
Support national Land Systems team on technical reporting and on the development of annual reports;
Participate in the development of the Kenya Land Systems projects portfolio.
External engagement and communication;
In consultation with CoP, ensure that IUCN is adequately represented in relevant country fora and facilitate discussions on relevant land systems emerging issues to position IUCN as a reference in the country;
Provide evidence-based support and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues on emerging issues and policy debates;
Communication of lessons learnt to key decision-makers and other stakeholders within the country, region and globally as appropriate, including via the web, print and media;
In collaboration with the Senior Officer-Natural Resources Management, identify and manage potential risks associated with IUCN’s public positions in the country and design strategies to mitigate the risks that have been identified;
Act as a focal point for facilitating and supporting the involvement of IUCN Commissions, Members and other members of the Secretariat in the development and implementation of programmatic activities.
Programme development and resource mobilization;
As appropriate, contribute to the fundraising activities including development of concepts and projects proposals. This will involve establishing, maintaining and nurturing good relationships with donors, funding agencies and other technical partners so as to ensure the financial viability of the Land Systems programme in Kenya;
Monitoring and Evaluation;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the project and Kenya Land Systems Monitoring and Evaluation Framework;
Support REPLAN project and Land System Programme monitoring and evaluation;
In collaboration with the Senior Officer-Natural Resources Management ensure IUCN work is accountable to donors and other stakeholders through the establishment and management of effective accountability mechanisms and processes;
Provide leadership to use data for project decision making, for the implementation of management actions based on the findings of monitoring, and to ensure that feedback from stakeholders inform programme development;
Lead landscapes governance reporting processes and requirements.
Other responsibilities;
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
A degree in an appropriate field related to natural resource management and conservation, Landscape/Wildlife/Forest/rangeland ecology, climate change, environment, governance, or related fields;
Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Work Experience;
An outstanding, hands-on, highly motivated, autonomous, innovative, solution-oriented, results-driven and resourceful individual with at least five years of proven experience.
Sound expertise in landscapes/wildlife/rangeland conservation, Landscape approach, integrated natural resources management, locally led management and inclusive governance or related fields, including experience in field work.
Strong expertise and experience in engaging local stakeholders in inclusive multi-stakeholders’ governance, locally led management activities and multi-use areas, ideally at a large-scale/landscape level;
Up-to-date knowledge on the nexus between biodiversity conservation, livelihood, climate change, governance and human based approaches with particular reference to the establishment and effective management of community conservation areas and networks at site and national levels;
Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
Demonstrates strong leadership and people - management experience including supervision of consultants and coordination and effective management of virtual team settings;
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and complex situations and deliver satisfactory and timely results;
Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
Language requirement;
Excellent verbal and communication skills in English and Swahili is essential;
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Adheres to IUCN core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability;
Strong interpersonal, management and supervisory skills and experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ in managing teams;
Ability to manage complex situations and facilitate the establishment of networks and multi-stakeholder participatory processes;
Be willing to undertake frequent travel and interact with different stakeholders from diverse cultures. APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
Implementation and portfolio management;
Coordination, planning, budgeting, management and oversight of REPLAN project’s component 3;
Day-to-day coordination of projects implementation and activities delivery to ensure the highest quality of outputs and outcomes as well as guarantee that activities are implemented in line with project workplans and budgets;
Support and coordinate implementing partners and consultancies with focus on natural resources governance and ecosystems management to ensure effective delivery of their tasks;
Support national Land Systems team on technical reporting and on the development of annual reports;
Participate in the development of the Kenya Land Systems projects portfolio.
External engagement and communication;
In consultation with CoP, ensure that IUCN is adequately represented in relevant country fora and facilitate discussions on relevant land systems emerging issues to position IUCN as a reference in the country;
Provide evidence-based support and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues on emerging issues and policy debates;
Communication of lessons learnt to key decision-makers and other stakeholders within the country, region and globally as appropriate, including via the web, print and media;
In collaboration with the Senior Officer-Natural Resources Management, identify and manage potential risks associated with IUCN’s public positions in the country and design strategies to mitigate the risks that have been identified;
Act as a focal point for facilitating and supporting the involvement of IUCN Commissions, Members and other members of the Secretariat in the development and implementation of programmatic activities.
Programme development and resource mobilization;
As appropriate, contribute to the fundraising activities including development of concepts and projects proposals. This will involve establishing, maintaining and nurturing good relationships with donors, funding agencies and other technical partners so as to ensure the financial viability of the Land Systems programme in Kenya;
Monitoring and Evaluation;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the project and Kenya Land Systems Monitoring and Evaluation Framework;
Support REPLAN project and Land System Programme monitoring and evaluation;
In collaboration with the Senior Officer-Natural Resources Management ensure IUCN work is accountable to donors and other stakeholders through the establishment and management of effective accountability mechanisms and processes;
Provide leadership to use data for project decision making, for the implementation of management actions based on the findings of monitoring, and to ensure that feedback from stakeholders inform programme development;
Lead landscapes governance reporting processes and requirements.
Other responsibilities;
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
- POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A degree in an appropriate field related to natural resource management and conservation, Landscape/Wildlife/Forest/rangeland ecology, climate change, environment, governance, or related fields;
Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Work Experience;
An outstanding, hands-on, highly motivated, autonomous, innovative, solution-oriented, results-driven and resourceful individual with at least five years of proven experience.
Sound expertise in landscapes/wildlife/rangeland conservation, Landscape approach, integrated natural resources management, locally led management and inclusive governance or related fields, including experience in field work.
Strong expertise and experience in engaging local stakeholders in inclusive multi-stakeholders’ governance, locally led management activities and multi-use areas, ideally at a large-scale/landscape level;
Up-to-date knowledge on the nexus between biodiversity conservation, livelihood, climate change, governance and human based approaches with particular reference to the establishment and effective management of community conservation areas and networks at site and national levels;
Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
Demonstrates strong leadership and people - management experience including supervision of consultants and coordination and effective management of virtual team settings;
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and complex situations and deliver satisfactory and timely results;
Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
Language requirement;
Excellent verbal and communication skills in English and Swahili is essential;
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Adheres to IUCN core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability;
Strong interpersonal, management and supervisory skills and experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ in managing teams;
Ability to manage complex situations and facilitate the establishment of networks and multi-stakeholder participatory processes;
Be willing to undertake frequent travel and interact with different stakeholders from diverse cultures. APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/