ACC Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

African Conservation Centre (ACC) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the development of African Conservation excellence. 

ACC’s primary aim is to bring together people and skills needed to build East Africa’s capacity to conserve wildlife through programmes that conserve ecosystems and maintain continuous and open landscapes as well as improve income and livelihoods of local communities through sustainable utilisation of wildlife and natural resources. 

ACC works in pastoral areas in Kenyan rangelands and seeks to establish strong community based institution structures across the East African countries to address common salient conservation and livelihood challenges through a three-tier approach which integrates knowledge, environment and livelihood.
 

We seek to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional to fill the following position:

 Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist

The Position:
 

This is a management position based in Nairobi and reporting to the Executive Director. 

You will have overall responsibility to lead the planning and development of ACC’s natural resource projects under its Integrated Watershed Management Programme and evaluate the social, economic and environmental impact to local communities in the conservation sector.

Key Responsibilities

The NRM Specialist will:

• Serve as the lead technical advisor on issues relating to natural resource management primarily focusing on integrated watershed management along the Ewaso Ngiro South basin
• Develop NRM strategies to ensure efficient use of and access to water and other natural resources for improvement of local livelihoods and provide a cost effective framework for monitoring and strategies for securing the ecological services provided by the natural resource base
• Develop and enhance capacity of local communities to sustainably use and manage natural resources
• Work closely with partners to conduct economic valuations of key resources and apply results to improved NRM strategies
• Identify and develop opportunities for economic benefits derived from NRM and biodiversity conservation efforts
• Ensure Community based Climate change adaptation considerations are incorporated across program activities
• Advise on and implement effective, appropriate methodologies and frameworks for strengthening ACC’s accountability; monitor programme effectiveness and review impact of projects and partnerships to ensure improvement and learning.

Qualifications and Competencies:
 

We seek candidates who are passionate, have at least 5 years’ progressive experience in the field of natural resource management with a strong emphasis in research, economic evaluation and natural resource planning.
 

Education:

• A Masters degree in the field of Environmental/Natural Resource Management or Biodiversity Conservation.

Experience:
 

The candidate should have a strong research background with solid experience in community development and participatory natural resource management in dry land areas, and in integrated watershed management issues and climate change adaptation strategies; sound understanding of the sustainable livelihoods framework and ecosystem services with demonstrated strong skills in project design, economic assessment of programs; ability to analyze environmental issues and design sustainable interventions; resource mobilization; programme monitoring and social impact assessment.
 

The successful candidate will have a ‘can-do’ approach to deliver on plans. 

In addition, you will have strong communication skills, be a team player, a person of high integrity with good interpersonal and conceptual skills working with cross-functional teams in development areas and with partners.
 

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The successful candidate will enjoy joining an experienced and dynamic team working alongside community partners in a unique field and organizational space.

To Apply:
 

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, send your application indicating current salary, a detailed CV, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact, by Wednesday 6th March 2013 to:
 

African Conservation Centre (ACC)

P.O. Box 15289-00509, Nairobi.
 

Email: hr@acc.or.ke quoting Reference: TRE/ACC/NRMS/13
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

African Conservation Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
 

Full job advert available at www.conservationafrica.org

KESREF Personal Secretary Job in Kisumu Kenya

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu. 

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector. 

KESREF wishes to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to the following vacant position:
 

Personal Secretary II 

Grade RF 7 

1 Post

Ref: PS/REC/01/13
 

Salary Scale RF 7: Kshs 38240x870-40850x935-44590x1010-48630 p.m.
 

A Personal Secretary will be expected to handle greater responsibilities with least supervision. 

The successful candidate may be deployed in any of KESREF centers and may be required to work for more than one officer.
 

Duties and responsibilities:
 

Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe it in typewritten form; process data; manage e-office; ensure security of office records, documents and equipment; operate office equipment; manage office protocol; manage office petty cash; handle telephone calls and appointments; and undertake any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

Level of Education and Experience:
 

i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 

ii. The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing III; Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.);Business English II/Communications I; Office Practice II; Secretarial Duties II; Commerce II; Office Management III / Office Administration and Management III;

or

Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and

iii. Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
 

Other Competencies

• Honesty, confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership skills.
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, high sense of maturity.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines

Interested candidates for the above position who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application with copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact to:
 

The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100 

Kisumu
 

E-mail: director@kesref.org
 

So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on 15th March,2013
 

KESREF is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Chief Manager Human Capital and Administration Job Re-Advertisement

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was established in 2004 vide gazette notice No. 1714 under the water act 2002 as state corporation.

The mandate of the Board to ensure efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction.
 

The Board recently launched a 5 year strategic plan and in line with the new organization structure. 

It wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the following vacant positions.
 

Chief Manager Human Capital and Administration 

(Re-Advertised)
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating and influence the development of a performance culture through effective implementation of an integrated performance management.
• Development, implementation and regular review of human resource plans .procedures and systems to guide Human Resource and Administration faction s and policies.
• Interpretation and provision of guidance on Human Resource policies and procedure.
• Develop, coordinate and administer training and development plans.
• Management of recruitment processes, employee benefits, welfare and labor relations.
• Coordinate of inter-departmental performance to ensure efficient performance of the board and improvement in productivity.
• Ensure provision of efficient administration services to all functions of the board which include transport, security and provision of office services including oversight and supervision o HR management to WSPs.

Required skills and qualifications
 

For appointment to this, successful candidate MUST.

• Have a degree in social sciences, Business administration or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Have post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Have at least 10 years experience in human resource administration management in a busy organization, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position.
• Be a registered member of the institute of Human Resource management.
• Be a team player, a person of high integrity and have experience using HRMIS systems.
• Have sound knowledge of corporate governance and strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Masters Degree in Human Resource will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the requirements for the above position are invited to apply attaching their detailed CVs, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and daytime telephone contact, name of three referees, indicating the post applied for in the application letter and on the envelope to
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board,
P.O Box 673, Kakamega
 

Through post office ,courier services or via email (ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke or info@lvnwsb.go.ke) or drop the application at the office of the chief executive officer, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board so as to reach not later than 18th March 2013.

Those who had earlier applied need not to apply.

Lutheran World Federation Procurement Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Nairobi Office.
 

Procurement Officer
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To receive Demand Forms, record, and together with the logistics officer, aggressively seek best prices for items requested by getting quotations from different vendors, taking into consideration quality of goods.
• To generate Purchase Orders (POs) based on the above considerations, and issue them to the vendor after they have been properly approved as per the Procurement Procedures.
• To carry out Market survey of commonly use supplies and prequalification of eligible suppliers.
• To maintain a filing system for all procurement documents.
• Processing of invoices, getting them authorised and taking them to finance for payment. This will also involve maintaining an invoice register.
• To ensure prompt delivery of project goods to the project sites by arranging for either air or road transport.
• Process all V.A.T exemptions and forward to finance department in a timely manner.
• Together with the Logistics Officer, update and circulate the tracking report on a weekly basis.
• Together with the storekeeper, maintain an up to date asset register for all assets in the expatriates’ houses/LWF office.
• Ensure that all LWF/DWS assets are coded/tagged appropriately.
• To assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the LWF/DWS Logistics Officer

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
• Previous NGO experience with at least 3 years working experience in procurement and logistics in a busy set up
• Proficiency in computer applications more specifically Microsoft Office.
• CIPS is essential
• Must be a member of KISM or CIPS

Personal Attributes:

• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place;
• Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal communication skill.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. 

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 6th March, 2013:
 

HR Officer/Administrator
P.O Box 40870-00100, GPO, 

Nairobi
 

Or e-mail to: lwfnbiprocurement@gmail.com
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

For more details, visit: www.lwf-kenya.org