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Conservation International

Project Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

Conservation International

TWENDE Project Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

Conservation International

Project Manager – Empowering Women To Lead Rangelands Conservation Project

Nairobi, Kenya

Sanivation

Only on Fuzu

Project Development Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

PULA

Project Manager: EUDR Compliance For Ethiopian Coffee

Nairobi, Kenya

Cooperazione Internaziole

Head Of Programmes

Nairobi, Kenya

Pathfinder International

Global Budgeting And Reporting Officer - African Region

Nairobi, Kenya

M-KOPA

Partnerships Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

M-KOPA

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

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M-KOPA

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

Project Manager

Closing: Aug 19, 2024

23 days remaining

Published: Jul 25, 2024 (2 days ago)

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  • The position’s primary focus & responsibilities are related to the project Management and delivery of CI’s responsibilities pertaining to the GCF Funded. The TWENDE project is being implemented across three Landscapes, Chyulu in Southeastern, Sabarwawa in the North, and mid-Tana in Eastern Kenya. The position is expected to be based in Nairobi.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The position requires traveling up to 30% of the time to project implementation counties.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours to meet deadlines as needed.
  • This is a position eligible for persons who have the right to work in Kenya without CI sponsorship.
  • The position is for a fixed term contract of 1-year renewal based on performance and funding.
  • Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental management, rural enterprise development, or any other relevant field.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience in conservation or rural enterprise development project management.
  • Strong experience delivering enterprise development and technical assistance to community groups and local SMEs, including small grant facilities.
  • Deep knowledge of the rangeland’s economy in Kenya and beyond.
  • Experience in overseeing the restoration of climate resilience interventions in arid and semi-arid contexts.
  • Proven track record in pastoral and agro-pastoral community engagement.
  • Strong experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and public donors.
  • A self-starter able to work remotely under minimal supervision.

Preferred

  • A post-graduate degree would be an added advantage.


Responsibilities
  • The position’s primary focus & responsibilities are related to the project Management and delivery of CI’s responsibilities pertaining to the GCF Funded. The TWENDE project is being implemented across three Landscapes, Chyulu in Southeastern, Sabarwawa in the North, and mid-Tana in Eastern Kenya. The position is expected to be based in Nairobi.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The position requires traveling up to 30% of the time to project implementation counties.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours to meet deadlines as needed.
  • This is a position eligible for persons who have the right to work in Kenya without CI sponsorship.
  • The position is for a fixed term contract of 1-year renewal based on performance and funding.
  • Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental management, rural enterprise development, or any other relevant field.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience in conservation or rural enterprise development project management.
  • Strong experience delivering enterprise development and technical assistance to community groups and local SMEs, including small grant facilities.
  • Deep knowledge of the rangeland’s economy in Kenya and beyond.
  • Experience in overseeing the restoration of climate resilience interventions in arid and semi-arid contexts.
  • Proven track record in pastoral and agro-pastoral community engagement.
  • Strong experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and public donors.
  • A self-starter able to work remotely under minimal supervision.

Preferred

  • A post-graduate degree would be an added advantage.


  • Oversee our service providers in the field implementation of their TWENDE project activities across 3 Landscapes (Chyulu Hills, Mid-Tana, and Sabarwawa Landscape). Monitor contracted service provider activities in the field to ensure quality, timely, and efficiency in delivery in line with contractual agreements.
  • Play a significant role in the design and implementation of activities encompassing enterprise development grants and facilitating technical assistance to community and local enterprises.
  • Assist the CI Technical Lead and CI Program Director in engaging all field-based project stakeholders including TWENDE project partners, government institutions, communities, the development sector, the private sector, etc.
  • Take a thought leadership role in working with CI and external stakeholders in designing and implementing landscape-wide program implementation through factoring in complementary CI and partner Projects active across the three landscapes, while ensuring the approaches remain closely aligned to those of the TWENDE project stakeholders.
  • Play a central role in compiling field-based project reports and communication materials.
  • Ensure continuous delivery risk assessment and mitigation measures are put in place.
  • Contribute to CI’s overarching strategy in the northern Kenya landscape, as well as the Kenyan country strategy.
  • Actively engage and work with relevant colleagues in developing new and complementary program opportunities in the TWENDE project landscapes.
  • Collaborate closely with the southern Kenya Manager based in Chyulu Hills.
  • Offer support to the technical lead and the cross-cutting thematic functions as may be delegated from time to time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The position requires traveling up to 30% of the time to project implementation counties.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours to meet deadlines as needed.
  • This is a position eligible for persons who have the right to work in Kenya without CI sponsorship.
  • The position is for a fixed term contract of 1-year renewal based on performance and funding.
  • Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.


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