World Wide Fund for Nature Programme Coordinator, Rhino Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Science, Research and Innovation Manager and with a dotted reporting line to the Southern Kenya Programme Manager, the post holder will ensure the strategic development and implementation of Rhino Conservation work in Kenya in line with the WWF Kenya Strategic Plan and National Black Rhino Conservation Strategic Plan. .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of Rhino conservation programme activities in line with projects action plans.

• Oversee WWF Kenya Rhino project development, management, implementation and the technical and financial reporting against the project implementation and action plan adhering to WWF network programme management standards.

• Responsible for all the Rhino conservation work in all the priority landscapes (SOKNOT, KRL and Coastal Kenya) and work in close collaboration with the respective Landscape Managers

• Leads in the assessment and reporting of progress including quality assurance, capacity building and conservation innovations.

• Working with finance & operations team, responsible for project budgeting, project procurement, implementation of annual work plans and coordination of project activities.

• Responsible for coordination and consultation of Rhino project stakeholders, external groups and workshops.

• Responsible for ensuring WWF grantees expenditure is as outlined in the Rhino conservation project work plans and budgets.

• Hold overall financial responsibility for the programme, adhering to WWF network standards and supporting implementing partners achieve the same WWF standards

• Responsible for donor reporting (technical and financial), within and outside of the WWF network

• To work with WWF Kenya Communications department to ensure Science, Research and conservation results generated by the Project are communicated to the general public and to policy makers as well as WWF network.

• Facilitate cross-border Rhino initiatives in consultation with relevant cross-border institutions.

• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.

Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge

The successful candidate will have significant experience, a

proven conservation record and comprehensive understanding, in natural resource conservation, ideally with a focus on Rhino.

In particular, the candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in wildlife conservation, natural resource management or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in wildlife conservation in Kenya with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) or relevant government agency.
Experience in wildlife law enforcement and capacity building is an added advantage;

• 3 years’ experience in project development, management (technical and financial), monitoring and reporting (technical and financial).

• Excellent written, strong presentation and communication skills with excellent fluency in spoken and written English.

• Strong project management, organizational, and financial management skills;

• Problem solving, conflict management, negotiation and contract management skills

• Proven ability to work effectively with teams and senior managers;

• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector and the scientific community.

How to Apply

Kindly apply with your CV and cover letter as one file with the Job Title of Position Applied for on the subject line to the HR & Administration Manager, WWF-Kenya: hresource@wwfkenya.org to be received not later than December 4, 2020.

We will not accept applications without a CV and covering letter.

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.

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