Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer — SME Level Job Vacancy

Our client provides support to agro-based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and assists in the development of agricultural value chains.

In readiness for a new five year phase promoting natural resource management, opportunity has arisen for employment of a dynamic and experienced Natural Resource Management Officer.

Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, the Natural Resource Management Officer will act as resource person in NRM work particularly renewable energy, water saving and waste management technologies appropriate to Agro-based SMEs.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Assist the SMEs to identify and analyse the NRM issues through process and resource audits;Review or develop new technical designs in renewable energy, water saving and waste management;Guide SMEs and back-stop other staff in developing objectives, strategies and implementation of NRM activities;Establish in-house mechanisms to tracking impact of the adopted NRM investments at SMEs and program level;Interact with stakeholders in NRM to keep-up-to-date knowledge and best practices of NRM in the program; andSensitize SMEs and stakeholders on climate change and clean development mechanisms (CDM) including emission reductions and opportunities for carbon trading.Academic qualification and other requirements:
Degree in an engineering field related to Renewable Energy, Water and Environmental Management.Masters degree in similar fields is most desirable;At least 3 years of relevant professional experience within an agro-processing or manufacturing environment;Client focus and commitment to results;Proficiency in computer based applications and effective report writing; andFamiliarity with the broad Natural Resource Management and climate change issues.An attractive remuneration package for the above position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If you believe you clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number (Ref: NRMOSME/2010) for the position.

Your application should reach us on or before 21 January 2011 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
“Deloitte Place”, Walyaki Way, Muthangari,
P.O. Box 40092 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke

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