Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM - Kenya) Association is a network of thirty nine Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya and located in Thika.
The organization seeks to fill two positions:
1. Campaign, Advocacy and Lobbying (CAL) Programme Officer
Ref: CAL/PK/2011
Overall responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing programmes and projects in the Campaign Advocacy and Lobby docket in PELUM Kenya and contribute effectively for maximum impact and results.
The ideal candidate should:
Have at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture, environmental science, and any other community development related discipline. A post graduate degree ¡n the above disciplines will be an added advantage.Have proven experience and skills in fund raising (donor liaison, proposal and report writing)Have at least a 3-year experience in working with NGOs, networks and / or farmers organisations in advocacy.Have a good knowledge and practical experience in issues that affect small scale farmers and communities.Have some hands-on experience in campaign, advocacy and lobbying and be knowledgeable on the current topical issues (agro fuels / bio-fuels, land issues, GE / GMOs, climate change, EPAS etc)Have the ability to create synergy and work closely with other national and regional networks and collaborative partners to create lobbying alliances and coalitions.Have skills and experience in managing community / farmer-led campaigns, advocacy and lobbyingBe at least 30 years old.Have excellent skills in negotiations at national, regional and international meetings.Excellent communication and writing skills in English.Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervisionBe computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, email and internet.2. Results Based Management (RBM) Programme Officer
Ref: RBM/PK/2011
Overall responsibilities:
Responsible for initiating and driving development results monitoring and reporting in PELUM Kenya in line with monitoring and reporting requirements.
S/he ensures that optimal monitoring and evaluation requirements for PELUM-Kenya programmes and projects are met.
The RBM Programme Officer ensures that objective evaluations are designed and implemented to assess the country programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of results; evaluations carried out in a credible, participatory and systematic manner; evaluation lessons and recommendations are used for programme design and should contribute effectively to implementation of PELUM Kenya’s programmes for maximum impact and results.
The ideal candidate should:
Possess at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture, environmental science, and any other community development related discipline A post graduate degree in the above disciplines will be an added advantage.Have proven experience and skills in resource mobilisation including fundraising and proposal writingHave at least 5 year experience in an NGO or a national network, with at least 3 years continuous experience in monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning or results based-management role.Excellent knowledge of strategic planning and performance evaluation methodology and techniques using both quantitative and qualitative methods.Sound knowledge of project management and methods and techniques.Have at least 5 year continuous experience in project management, human resource management, financial managementHave proven skills ¡n participatory development approaches and be passionate about rural development.Be at least 30 years oldHave excellent skills in negotiations at national, regional and international meetings.Excellent communication and writing skills in English.Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, particularly word, excel, power point, emails and the internet.Be a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervisionBe willing to travel extensively outside the country.The Officers will be reporting to the Programme Operations Manager.
If you qualify for the above positions, submit your application quoting current and expected salary, attaching a detailed cv with mobile phone number, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach the undersigned by December 23rd 2011 .
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
PELUM-Kenya ¡s an equal employer and all are encouraged to apply.
Post the application to:
Country Coordinator,
PELUM Kenya,
P.O Box 6123-01000,
Thika
or Email: pelumkenya@gmail.com
Please indicate the presented code as a subject in the mail
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