Project Manager at The World Agroforestry Centre/ICRAF
Eastern and Southern Africa
About our Organization: The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
About the position: Coordinate the IGAD BMP project and implement specific activities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of the program as per approved project document;
- Serve as the liaison between ICRAF and IGAD on all issues related to the project;
- Coordinate the activities of the project team composed of ICRAF staff, partners and associate partners;
- Develop and implement an agroforestry and reforestation programme;
- Develop and implement a dedicated monitoring and evaluation program;
- Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, seminars and study tours
- Work with Governments of Kenya and Somalia, other partners and stakeholders to support improved protected area (PA) management and cross Border Corporation.
- Facilitate fund raising for long term PA management
- Facilitate communication using various media to raise awareness on biodiversity management and conservation amongst policy-makers, biodiversity experts, civil society, NGOs, community groups, educators and opinion makers;
- Facilitate reviews, baseline studies and biodiversity assessments and use this to develop priorities and produce participatory and integrated Land Use plans and establish Biodiversity Land Use Planning Centres;
- Facilitate the implementation of capacity building on biodiversity amongst government agencies, NGOs, community based organizations and local communities and an exchange programme aiming at cross-border cooperation in research and training.
Requirements
- MSc in Natural Resource Management related field of study
- Professional experience in NRM, biodiversity conservation or community development
- Experience in collaboration between countries in the region
- At least five years track record in project management
- Excellent track record in project management
- Excellent social skills, networker capable to develop and maintain partnerships
- Excellent command of English and Swahili
- Proven professional writing skills
- Excellent social skills, networker capable of developing and maintaining partnerships
- Team player
Terms of Offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is remunerated on national terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to Apply
Applications will be considered until 19 December 2014.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
