Fauna & Flora International Technical Specialist, Social and Environmental Safeguards, BlueAction Project Jobs in Kenya

Fauna & Flora International Technical Specialist, Social and Environmental Safeguards, BlueAction Project Jobs in Kenya

The Opportunity

FFI and their partner, Mwambao, are implementing a multi-million Euro, 4.5-year project funded by the Blue Action Fund (BlueAction).

FFI is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of social and environmental safeguards associated with the BlueAction grant entitled ‘Increasing socio-ecological resilience through community-led management of key coastal ecosystems in the Pemba Channel, Tanzania’.

The role is predominately focussed on social safeguards and therefore the successful candidate will have sound technical knowledge and proven experience of applying social science methodologies in the conservation or international development context, as well as being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills.

They will have excellent facilitation, training and mentoring skills and be able to apply these to diverse groups of people. They will have experience of working in a cross-cultural environment and experience in applying their skills to a conservation, rural livelihoods or natural resource management context in less developed countries.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that FFI, as the BlueAction project lead, adequately identifies, avoids, manages and/or mitigates negative impacts affecting communities or other relevant stakeholders as a result of its conservation work under the BlueAction project in Tanzania. This will be achieved by working directly with a counterpart in Mwambao to ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the social and environmental safeguards tools outlined in the BlueAction environmental and social management plan (ESMP) and process framework.

Specific Duties:

Under the line-management of the Senior Technical Specialist, Social Equity & Rights, Africa and working with the roles listed above, the Technical Specialist, Social & Environmental Safeguards, BlueAction Project, will have the following responsibilities:

Technical

Implementation of locally appropriate methods and interventions to assess, manage, monitor and act on social and environmental impacts as identified in the project’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), other safeguard instruments and in the relevant FFI position statements and guidance

Work collaboratively with Mwambao to provide technical advice and training to ensure robust documentation and data management systems and monitoring

Responsible for keeping the project ESMS tools up to date, including: Environmental and Social Management Plan, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Grievance Mechanism.

Document the use of ESMS tools and refine and adapt where necessary, in close collaboration with Mwambao

Development of outputs (e.g., updated social safeguard documents) and reports according to agreed workplans and in a timely manner for funder reporting requirements

Partnerships

Provide guidance and mentorship to project partners to ensure the effective delivery of desired impacts in FFI’s work in Tanzania

Build the capacity of in-country partners to deliver on project activities and outcomes

Development

As required and in line with approved strategic plans, contribute to and support the development of funding proposals, ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of work planned in Tanzania

Budgeting and Reporting

Contribute to the production of annual work-plans and budgets for FFI’s conservation activities in Tanzania, in line with annual project budgets and anticipated outcomes

Contribute to the provision of accurate and timely technical project reports as per FFI and donor requirements for ESMS

Ensure full compliance with FFI position statements, protocols, policies and procedures, ensuring work is done to high quality and within fund budgets

Communications and Representation

Ensure regular communication and coordination with FFI staff in the UK, and Kenya as appropriate
Develop communications materials in appropriate formats and actively share project results and learning through internal and external fora

Represent, and develop the profile of, FFI and FFI’s work in Tanzania with national and local stakeholders, always representing the values and interests of FFI

Other

Undertake regular international travel to project sites, Tanga region, Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba), relevant conferences and international meetings as required

Support a culture of excellent communication, sharing of knowledge, lessons learnt and best practice and collaboration between project staff, wider FFI team members,

implementing partners and other stakeholders as appropriate

Undertake any other tasks commensurate with the position that may be requested from time-to-time by Line Manager, Senior Technical Specialist, Social Equity & Rights, Africa

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Relevant technical skills including conducting environmental and/or social impact assessments, conducting applied research on sustainable livelihoods, preparing community land use and resource use plans, stakeholder mapping, community conservation activities, etc.

Demonstrable project management skills with proven experience in project design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Ability to think critically and analyse complex and nuanced problems

Facilitation and training experience

Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili

Proven organisational skills, with structured and methodical approach to work and a clear focus on results

Excellent writing skills including attention to detail, documentation of activities, and preparation of reports

Excellent verbal communication, with ability to present, negotiate and persuade at various levels with confidence and credibility·

Proficient in Microsoft Office skills

Desirable

Proven operational management skills in remote, developing countries.

Relevant technical skills in applying social safeguards such as stakeholder engagement plans, grievance mechanisms, and process frameworks (e.g. IFC PS or WB ESS)

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. natural resource management, anthropology, human geography, environmental management) or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment

Experience of working in partnership with other NGOs (e.g., in consortium), government agencies and/or local civil society organisations

Experience of building capacity, training and/or mentoring for more effective conservation action

Experience of dealing diplomatically with delicate topics of equity and rights with communities, their representatives and government institutions

Experience with project management including developing and following workplans and budgets

Desirable

Working in Eastern Africa, preferably in Tanzania

Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline

Professional experience in international conservation or a related field

Experience and/or knowledge of coastal marine habitats and fisheries

Mentoring experience

Previous experience with BlueAction projects

Behavioural Qualities

Essential

Commitment to FFI’s values and mission

Self-motivated, independent and resourceful

Open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills

Excellent interpersonal, networking skills

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

Confident in managing work in remote settings

Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a positive and constructive way

Work and travel

Essential

Entitlement to live and work in Kenya (without employee sponsorship)

Willingness and ability to travel regularly and at short notice to Tanzania (including Zanzibar) and to visit remote coastal communities

Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

FFI Values

Values underpin who we are and how we act. Just as values shape who we are as individuals, they define us as an organisation, creating the culture of success for which FFI is renowned. Our people exemplify our shared values, which are interconnected and interdependent:

• We act with integrity

• We are collaborative

• We are committed

• We are supportive & respectful

• We get things done

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 africajobs@fauna-flora.org

Please mark your application Technical Specialist, Social and Environmental Safeguards, BlueAction Project

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