Fauna & Flora International Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

Fauna & Flora International Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

Fauna & Flora International

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, whilst improving the livelihoods of local people.

Our guiding principles are to work with and alongside local partnerships, act as a catalyst for change, make conservation relevant and base decisions on sound science. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body; our conservation work, and impact, spans the globe.

The Opportunity

FFI is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the delivery of our exciting marine projects in Kenya’s north coast. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in project management abilities and strong technical skills, ideally with experience of co-management and working with community members.

You will be able to implement marine conservation grants supporting co-management, fisheries management, coral reef and seagrass monitoring. You will be working closely with community conservancies, Beach Management Units (BMUs) and with partners, such as The Northern Rangelands Trust.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in project management, technical and financial reporting and capacity building, as well as a commitment to organisational, donor and legal compliance.

You will have the ability to work constructively with a broad range of stakeholders and be comfortable building strong and effective relationships with government, communities, scientists and NGOs, including NGOs and teams within FFI’s wider countries of operation.In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

Purpose of the role:

Under the immediate supervision of the Marine and Coastal Programme Manager, Kenya, the Project Officer will provide efficient project level support, both technically and administratively, to ensure the successful planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of various projects within the north Kenya seascape.

Specific Duties:

Project support

Provide an efficient administrative and operational function to the North Kenya Seascape project

Provide logistical support for meetings and workshops, including the putting together and dissemination of information packs that include external audiences.

Attend meetings and take notes/minutes, ensuring appropriate dissemination and follow up on agreed actions.

As required, provide logistical support to field activities, including the handling of cash payments and other funds disbursements, in line with FFI protocols, policies and procedures.

Ensure that field operations are conducted to a high standard of health, safety, welfare, environmental good practice and cultural sensitivity, in line with FFI global policies and procedures and any national policies and procedures

Implement data management in line with FFI protocols, policies and procedures, helping to ensure that all relevant documentation is on FFI’s data management systems.

Technical support

Coordinate the local implementation and delivery of FFI’s commitments under the Darwin Initiative project and other funded projects.

As required, compile ecological baselines and survey results against indicators and objectives, ensuring that it is kept updated regularly based on project’s progress.

As required, ensure up-to-date workplans and budgets are in place to meet project aims, objectives and timelines and ensure that activities are implemented in line with workplans and within budget, for project partners to meet their commitments.

As required, represent the Darwin Initiative-funded project and keep all relevant stakeholders abreast of the project and its progress, with a particular consideration for community and government institutions and NGOs active in the area and on related topics.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders, gaining cooperation to accomplish project goals through these relationships.

As required, support donor reporting, including collating supporting documents for half year and annual project reporting.

Provide technical support and input as required on conservation issues and priorities including design, development and implementation of new projects.

Support project monitoring and evaluation ensuring activities, logical framework milestones and indicators are attained within set timeframes and budgets.

As required, provide support for setting up and implementing surveys on marine conservation.

Track and review project deliverables assigned to partners and consultants

ensuring timely submission of high quality outputs.

Align project related work to FFI policies and procedures while also ensuring donor and legal compliance requirements are met.

Support relevant partner staff and FFI colleagues in the gathering, consolidating and sharing of lessons learnt.

Partnerships

Under the guidance of the Marine and Coastal Programme Manager:

Ensure alignment and good relations are upheld with partner NGOs and private sector players operating in the landscape.

Communications and Representation

Ensure regular and meaningful communication and coordination with FFI programme staff in the Kenya and the UK, and wider region as appropriate.

As required, support development of project specific internal and external communication materials.

As requested, attend external meetings to represent and actively promote FFI and project specific activities.

Respond, as appropriate, to external enquiries relating to the project.

As required, prepare and keep an updated a contact database to help convening meetings, dissemination of publications and communications etc.

As required, prepare high quality power point presentations and communications based on literature reviews and other project activities.

Other

Undertake other activities that fall within FFI’s strategy and plans as requested by your Line Manager, commensurate with your skills, experience and role.

Work as an active member of the FFI Africa and FFI Kenya team and attend FFI Kenya team meetings.

Duties may be altered, reasonably added or delegated from time to time to reflect changes within the organisation’s activities and structure.

Person Specification

Skills;

Essential

Demonstrable experience of project management and providing logistical support to projects

Strong technical skills relating to marine ecology and conservation

Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with governments, local NGOs, community groups and businesses

Proven project financial / budget management

Strong written communication skills, with proven experience in excellent donor report writing skills

Strong prioritisation and time management skills, with ability to work to multiple deadlines

Excellent information organisation and presentation skills

Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written)

Desirable

Proposal writing

Experience in implementation and reporting for Darwin Initiative funded projects or other main statutory donors

Knowledge and experience;

Essential

Undergraduate degree in Marine conservation/biology/ecology, Wildlife Management, conservation biology, natural resources management

Minimum of three years of experience in conservation project support at Officer/Coordinator level

Experience in dealing with rural/coastal communities on management of local natural resources.

Demonstrable skills in providing technical information for reports

Experience in project monitoring and evaluation

Meticulous at conducting desktop research and analysis of information

Proven experience in coordinating and implementing marine species surveys

Proven experience of using the logical framework as a monitoring tool

Desirable

Five years of experience in conservation project support at Officer/Coordinator level

Experience living and/or working in the Kenya coast

Management of contracts/grants

Behavioural qualities;

Essential

Self-motivated, independent and resourceful
Commitment to FFI’s mission, vision and values
Commitment to organisational and legal compliance, and responsible management of donor funds

Team player, with ability to seek out views of others and build positive working relationships

Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a calm, positive, pro-active and constructive way

Ability to work within a multicultural environment

How to Apply

Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements) and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to kenyajobs@fauna-flora.org

Please mark your application ‘Project Officer, North Kenya Seascape’

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