Admin Officer Job in Kenya

Administration Officer 

Position Objective

To
support in development, coordination and reporting on all matters FLLoCA
pertaining to the Committee and overall COG.

The
Officer will work under the Technical Lead in charge of the Water, Environment and
Climate Change and Forestry guided by the existing institutional instruments.

Terms of Reference

Specifically,
the FLLoCA administration Officer will deliver on the following duties and
responsibilities:

Strengthen
the coordination processes between National and County Governments to promote
consultations and cooperation on matters FLLoCA program

Provide
technical assistance to Counties in review and development of

County
climate change related policies, laws and regulations and any other statutory
instruments required for effective implementation of the Program

Facilitate
confirmations for participation of County Governments in capacity

building
trainings and workshop including follow-ups and availing relevant supportive
information in planning to the TNT&PIU and other relevant MDAs

Support
in data collection, research, and dissemination of necessary information to
relevant County Governments officials i.e. Climate change departments and
climate change units

Support
in documentation, monitoring, verification, reporting of county climate actions
information to support national and county planning, budgeting, decision making
and monitoring of locally level actions.

Develop
minutes, reports, articles, presentations, participants lists, to support in
implementation of the program

Follow
up on the implementation and reporting of key action points and resolutions
arising from County Governments engagements forum with the NT, PIU, CCD and
other relevant MDAs.

Provide
technical assistance to county Governments on any administrative and financial
requirements related work including queries and emerging issues pertaining
implementation of the FLLoCA program

Support
the Maarifa Center in mapping and documenting Climate change

related
knowledge management products including best practises to promote peer to peer
learning between County Governments

Steer
implementation of the COG FLLoCA work plan and budgets

Support
county governments in strengthening Climate Change established systems
including Climate Change Units

Support
Counties in Climate related processes i.e. local climate change impacts and
vulnerabilities, climate finance mechanisms and funding opportunities,
conducting Participatory climate change risk assessments and developing
adaptation plans

Support
the administration department of the Council in the program related operations.

Any
other task assigned by the Supervisor in supporting the Committee

Minimum required
qualifications and competencies for the Position

Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Project management
or a related field, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Natural
Resource Management.

At
least Six (6) years of experience in Project Management, Administration/Operations,
Environmental Management, or related field of study

Familiarity
with climate change policies, laws, mitigation adaptation strategies and
regulations.

Requisite
knowledge and experience in devolution space in Kenya

Experience
in working with Government both at National and County level in policy and
program level

Previous
experience working with the government and/or development partners on Water,
Forestry, environment, climate change or related field is an added advantage

Fluency
in oral and written English is required

Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience
in Administrative work and knowledge management

Good
organisational and communication skills to undertake stakeholder consultations
and engagements

Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies:

Ability
to develop, implement, and monitor Project plans and Programs at the county
level.

Familiarity
with monitoring and evaluation frameworks for Programs.

Ability
to coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including county
government officials

Knowledge
of project management principles and tools.

Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention
to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong
interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people
from diverse backgrounds.

Duration of the Assignment

The
duration of the engagement will be three (3) years renewable for a similar term
subject to performance and availability of funds

How to Apply

Interested persons should
send their CV with names and addresses of three referees and Cover letter to hrcog@cog.go.ke on
or before Friday 23rd June 2023,
indicating the name of the position in the subject on the email.

Council of
Governors is an equal opportunity Employer. Persons living with disabilities
and Persons from the marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.