Ministry Of Environment Project Officer Job May

Project Officer Job, Other Professions,

Project Officer will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of  project activities; and follow-up at the respective projects site level.  Project officers will be responsible for liaison with local government entities  (county level) and project beneficiaries in the project priority sites where they  are stationed, on all aspects related to the project. 

Term of Engagement: The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months  contract with possibility for extension. 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager and liaising closely with the International Chief  Technical Advisor (ICTA), the Regional Project officer will:- 

• i) Liaise with county and local government staff on formalization, access to  finance, mining licenses, subsurface rights, etc 
• ii) Support the organization of the county and district level inception  workshops. 
• iii) Support the organization of the regional Project Advisory Boards. iv) Support the organization of training events. 
• v) Support the implementation of the awareness raising campaign.
• vi) Provide day to day support of mining groups in the formalization efforts,  gaining access to financing and supporting establishment of mercury-free  processing plants. 
• vii) Support the monitoring of project results. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; in Environmental  Science, Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/  Biological Sciences; or in any other related field; 
• MSc. degree field from a recognized institution; in Environmental Science,  Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/  Biological Sciences or in any other related field. 
• Specialized training in toxic chemicals; and waste; and  iii. Monitoring and evaluation of projects. 
• i) A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in the implementation; co ordination/supervision, monitoring and evaluation; of environmental  projects; 
• ii) Three (3) of which (years) must have been in the implementation of projects  related to toxic chemicals; 
• iii) Proven experience in the implementation; co-ordination/supervision,  monitoring and evaluation; of projects related to mercury; and ASGM; in  particular;
• iv) Proven experience in working with government ministries, national or county  institutions that are concerned with natural resource and/ or environmental  management. 
• iGood computer application skills in common word processing (Ms Word),  Spread Sheet ( Ms Excel) and internet search; 
• Good drafting, presentation and report-writing skills; 
• Good networking , interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good knowledge about the political and socio-economical context  related to ASGM at the international, national and subnational levels; and
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. 
• To work with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors; at all  levels; 
• Supervision and coordination of the implementation of large Multi stakeholder projects; 
• Supervision and coordination of technical and administrative teams; iv. Be conversant with government development priorities, policies, Financial and Accounting Regulations and Procedures.  

How to apply

1. Download the specific job requirements for the positions from the Ministry of  Environment and Forestry Website page www.environmment.go.ke, read this  carefully as it lists the skills, knowledge and qualifications required. 
2. Fill in each section of the Bio – Data Form clearly in typed, block letters. 
3. The Bio-Data Form must be accompanied with an Application Letter, detailed  Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates, National Identify Card,  and Testimonials. 
4. All applications should be addressed to, The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of  Environment and Forestry, P.O. Box 30126, 00100 NAIROBI. 
5. In Submitting the applications, Applicants can; 
6. Email their applications, in Ms Word or PDF; to  recruitment@environment.go.ke with the position Title as the subject; or 
7. Drop a hard copy; in sealed envelope at the Ministry’s (Main) Registry on 13th Floor, NHIF Building, or 

• Post a hard copy; 
• With the position title clearly indicated at the left hand corner of the envelope.
• The closing date for all applications is 8th June, 2020 at close of business (5pm). Late  applications shall NOT be considered. 
• The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity employer: Women, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living with Disability (PWD) are  encouraged to apply. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Any form of canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.