World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya Marine Project Assistant Job

Marine Project Assistant Job, Current NGO Jobs In Kenya,

Job Summary:

The Project Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of a collaborative mangrove conservation and restoration project between Government agencies, IUCN, Wetlands International and other partner organizations. The project aims to deliver impactful outcomes in biodiversity and coastal resilience, with a specific focus on strengthening legal frameworks, promoting locally managed conserved and protected areas, and implementing mangrove restoration and conservation activities in Kenya.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support timely implementation of project activities in line with work plans to achieve WWF – Kenya strategic plan.
• Assist in providing capacity-building support to local communities, governments, and relevant stakeholders for the successful implementation of mangrove conservation and restoration initiatives.
• Support partner organizations and other stakeholders in coordinating policy dialogues and project activities.
• Assist in translating national, regional, and international commitments and targets on mangrove conservation into practical action, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Provide overall administrative support to the project team, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the Project including coordinating project-related logistics, workshops, events, and field visits.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in integrated coastal and mangrove conservation and livelihood improvement initiatives, climate change, advocacy or related fields.
• Experience in community engagement and supporting grant recipients is an added advantage.
• ​Demonstrated communication and reporting skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network, develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of mangrove conservation-climate nexus
• Project management skills
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Basic financial management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office applications

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Interacts with the Head of Conservation programmes, Heads of departments and all WWF-Kenya staff.
• External: Interacts with WWF Network, National and County government ministries and departments, regulatory bodies, Civil Society Organizations, and other conservation agencies.

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Applications will close on Monday-16th October 2023