Environmental Management Project Officer

Reporting to the Programme Director, the person will provide strategic and technical leadership in the environment sub-sector of the programme.

The person shall co-ordinate, monitor and supervise all the sub-sector interventions in line with the overall programme strategy.

Specifically, the person is expected to perform the following principal duties:

• Responsible for environment sub-sector annual, quarterly and monthly planning and respective budgets

• Developing and implementation of environment sub-sector strategy.

• Coordinating overall implementation of activities for environment sub-sector and ensure technical quality control.

• Preparation of sector level monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports

• Support management in fund raising through proposal development.

• Networking with government and other stakeholders in implementation of environment activities

• Undertake any other duty assigned by programme Director or supervisor

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science or a related degree ( Masters degree will be an advantage)

• Five years work experience in dry land forestry and/ or tree enterprises for multiple purposes

• Proven project management experience and ability to prepare quality proposals and reports Ability to meet project deadlines, often under pressure.

• Proven ability to lead and work as part of an inter-disciplinary team

• Willingness to work and stay in a rural environment.

• Motorcycle riding skills.

If you meet the stated criteria, send your application with a detailed CV, preferably by e-mail giving your reliable telephone contact and full contacts of three professional referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 15th March 2010.

The Programme Director,

Coastal Rural Support Programme Kenya

P.O. Box 355 - 80113,

Mariakani.

E-mail: admin @ crsp-k.org

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week of the closing date.