The United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks
to fill the position of Program
Management Specialist - Climate Change Adaptationin its
Office of Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI).
The
position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and is based in Nairobi.
Basic Function of the Position:
As a member of the Global Climate Change and Environment Team in REGI and working under the direction of the Regional Climate Change and Environment Team Leader, the incumbent will
- provide
expert technical and policy advice and serve as technical lead on issues
related to climate change adaptation and transboundary natural resource
management, including freshwater biodiversity conservation and integrated
water resource management;
- offer
strategic direction for USG-funded activities that foster improved climate
resiliency/adaptive capacity;
- deliver
technical support services to African regional partners and USAID
bilateral missions;
- represent
USAID with partners;
- facilitate
donor coordination; engage in policy dialogue with senior representatives
of regional-level governments and implementing organizations;
- and
perform a range of other tasks as required.
Required Qualifications:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Education: The multidisciplinary nature of the
position requires a Graduate degree (Master’s degree or higher) in a
relevant field – climate studies, geography, international development,
agricultural science, natural resource management, freshwater biology or
any other related field.
- Prior
Work Experience (40% of evaluation
criteria): Minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing
development programs, managing donor programs and/or working in the
development sector. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear
progression in their previous work experience and have experience working
on issues related to climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation
and/or natural resource management. Specialized knowledge and demonstrated
expertise in program implementation and/or management. Proven ability to
work effectively with high-level personnel from government, donor
community, implementing partners and other development organizations.
- Language
Proficiency:
Fluent English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to
prepare and deliver well-written reports and oral presentations in
English.
- Knowledge (30% of evaluation
criteria): Thorough understanding of the key challenges faced in East
Africa, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions
to such challenges. Strong knowledge of technical, scientific, and policy
issues related to climate change adaptation, natural resource management,
water resource management and/or biodiversity conservation is essential.
Should possess demonstrated experience working collaboratively with
institutional and governmental partners and stakeholders in a
multi-country setting, particularly regional institutions like East Africa
Community, Lake Victoria Basin Commission and regional research
organizations.
- Skills
and Abilities (30% of evaluation
criteria): High-quality organizational, interpersonal, planning, writing
and oral communication skills; self-motivation and the ability to work
independently in an efficient and timely manner; analytic and
problem-solving skills; and ability to work in a cooperative,
team-oriented manner. Ability to shepherd and manage projects in various
stages of design and implementation. Incumbent must be dynamic and
pro-active, with an eye for detail. Ability to develop and maintain strong
working relationships across cultures and with a broad range of development
partners.
For a complete position description, please visithttp://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.
A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:
The Human Resources Office, USAID/Kenya, P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Re: Project Management Specialist, Climate Change & Adaptation
All applications must reach the USAID Human Resources Office by COB MAY 30th, 2012
