Job Summary
The purpose of this position is provide project management, coordination and technical oversight to support timely and quality implementation of the FMNR Scale up Project in Kenya.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
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will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police
Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview in case you
are shortlisted
Job Title :Project Manager – Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
Reporting to :Livelihood & Resilience Technical Advisor
Grade Level :14
Work Location :Nairobi
Purpose of Position
The
purpose of this position is provide project management, coordination
and technical oversight to support timely and quality implementation of
the FMNR Scale up Project in Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible
for the overall strategic and operational management and coordination of
the project, toward the realisation of the projects objective i.e. to
Promote the upscaling and implementation of Farmer Managed Natural
Regeneration (FMNR) through advocacy, media, and capacity building
interventions among key stakeholders in Kenya (Nakuru, Marsabit and
Migori counties).
Major Responsibilities
Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation 35%
Participate and coordinate quality review and capacity building meetings of staff and stakeholders on NRM with including FMNR.
Integrate the FMNR activities with those of the three existing project while ensuring cost effective use of resources.
Support the development of training materials in line with the identified project needs for staff, partners and communities.
Ensure Operation standards of the project are maintained leading to acceptable audit performance
Participate in the implementation of financial and operational Prior Audits.
Ensure
timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as
well as the successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended
impacts.
Ensure
proper application of business processes, standards and guidelines
related to the project in accordance with the donor requirements.
Ensure financial aspect of the project are adhered to in compliance with Donor set standards.
Monitor
and support through cluster accountants, timely and appropriate
utilization of the project budgeted resources to ensure project
expenditure remains within the acceptable levels.
Ensure
that GIZ grant requirements is adhered to during project implementation
and that monitoring and the relevant reports (weekly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual) are submitted in a timely manner and meet the
donor quality expectations.
In
collaboration with design monitoring and evaluation team, Consultants,
AP team, ensure all project indicators are properly baselined,
monitoring and mid or end term evaluation project is done as per the
proposal and Detailed Implementation plans (DIP) and that any
recommendations are promptly acted upon.
Use
Monitoring data to compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual
reports for forwarding to the Regional manager, NO as well as support
office as advised.
Ensure implementation of risk and audit recommendations
Technical and Strategic leadership and management 25%
Ensure
project’s initiatives meet or exceed planned outcomes and in full
compliance with the projects guidelines and donor requirements.
Provide field level technical support in the implementation of the project within the three counties.
Support introduction of new and existing technology and ensure FMNR initiated interventions are sustainable
Develop appropriate implementation strategies for the Project as per approved PDD and budgets.
Ensure social inclusion (mainstreaming gender and youth) and conflict sensitive programming.
Provide a linkage and coordination between the project with support office and L&R National office staff.
Partnership, Coordination, Networking and Resource Acquisition 25%
Represent the project and WVK in forums as approved by CL&HHR TP manager.
Coordinate and Manage Relationships with the key project stakeholders
Engage
with and manage relationships between Partners, and act as the main
link between the project and World Vision Germany and GIZ.
Support
development and implementation of MoU framework clearly specifying the
roles and responsibilities of Project’s partners/stakeholders.
Participate
in Nakuru, Marsabit and Migori Counties Environmental Stakeholders
forums/technical working groups as well as articulating project’s
objectives in the forum.
Increase the visibility of WVK and GIZ by maintaining active engagement and advocacy on FMNR matters.
Participate
in development of innovative FMNR, Climate Change Adaptation and other
Resilience Building concepts and proposals for building community
resilience for fundraising as well as marketing FMNR to various Learning
forums.
Build
and Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with
partners at the counties, including visits by donors.
Strengthen
networking with relevant government departments especially Ministries
of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Water and Irrigation, Forestry
and Natural Resources, to lobby for their active participation in
building relevant structures for sustainability.
Ensure
good working relations with the County governors/
Executive Committee Members as well as Legislative arm of the County
Governments.
Ensure
active engagement on policy at both the National and County level on
issues to do with sustainable use of natural resources.
Ensure
that Project interventions are in synergy with other related projects
within the Nakuru, Marsabit and Migori counties for sustainability.
Reporting learning and documentation 10%
Ensure
identification, documenting and sharing of best practices, change
stories and lesson learnt over the project implementation period.
Ensure
quality monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports are compiled
and submitted in a timely manner in line with the donor requirements.
Ensure production and dissemination of communications resources of the project to key stakeholder.
Other responsibilities 5%
Carry out any duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or designee
Attend and participate in daily and weekly chapel and devotional meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The jobholder must have a Degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Studies or Agro-forestry related.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the above fields and with some experience in Agriculture.
He/she must have proven supervisory and project management experience in the related fields.
Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage.
Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
Proven experience working with different stakeholders in matters of environment and climate change
Communications advocacy strength with rich NRM experience
National scope/wide view of issues
Experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
Strong Project management background, with skills in budget management.
Experience in building capacity of national technical staff during support supervisions.
Excellent writing and programme reporting skills.
Experience in working with donors, government and other stakeholders.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
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