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WWF-
The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to
recruit a Project Officer-Biodiversity Conservation to be based in Mokowe, Lamu,
Kenya.
Under the supervision of the
Project Manger, the Project Officer – Biodiversity Conservation will lead the delivery of the WWF-Kenya Darwin Initiative
Project ensuring it is effectively implemented to the highest standards and in
line with the approved project document; work closely with other WWF project
staff and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with other project budgets and
activities in Boni-Dodori; ensures that the projects technical standards, terms
and conditions and reporting requirements are met;establishes/maintains/strengthens
the institutional linkages already established, and yet to be established, with
communities at the project site level and support conservation group activities
and self-help projects aimed at alleviating poverty.
The applicant must
possess at least a university degree in Natural Resources/Environmental
Management or CBNRM-related management , Project Management, Biology, Ecology,
or related field; at least 3years experience in a similar position delivering
both conservation and development outcomes; excellent Kiswahili speaker and knowledge
and experience of working with local cultures and communities will be essential;
leadership and team management skills; excellent negotiation, liaison, relationship and
conflict management skills especially in natural resources management;strong analytical,
financial and strong vocational interest in
environmental conservation and the people-nature interface – ideally connected
to forestry; excellent oral and written communications
skills in English; ability to work under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations;
adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic,
Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements
should email a cover letter and CV with the Project Officer-Conservation Biodiversity Application on the
subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 06 September 2013.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be
contacted.WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a
diverse workforce.
