About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

 To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: http://www.worldagroforestry.org/

About the position

Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate-related impacts from rising over the course of the century. Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important. 

With agriculture’s strong dependence on weather, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.

It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts. 

It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a ‘soft landing’.

The main purpose of the position will be to: 

a) learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map current and future vulnerabilities to climate change; b) analyze impacts of development projects and develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices, with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways; c) identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems.

Responsibilities

Assess vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practicesDevelop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathwaysIdentify limits of adaptation to different climate shocks and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systemsDevelop multi-institutional project designs and contribute to fundraising and knowledge disseminationDevelop and disseminate methods for analysing vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate change within ICRAF and partner organizationsPrepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers.PhD in economics (or similar qualification)Field experience in tropical developing countriesSolid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systemsDemonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomicExperience in proposal development and fundraisingAbility to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makersGood publication recordExcellent verbal and written English skills. Knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantageHousehold modelling experience is desirable.Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectationsA detailed curriculum vitaeThe names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application – Economist/Adaptation Specialist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 30 June 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: http://www.worldagroforestry.org/

About the position

Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate related impacts to rise over the course of the century. Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important.

With agriculture’s strong weather dependence, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.

It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts. It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a ‘soft landing’.

The main purpose of the position will be to:

Learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map current and future vulnerabilities to climate change;Analyze impacts of development projects and develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways;Identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems;Establish the costs and benefits of investing in improved management systems; andDevelop possible implementation strategies for up- and outscaling.Gather empirical evidence to determine to what degree and under what circumstances agroforestry practices and systems contribute to climate change adaptation on smallholder farms in the tropics.Identify the limits of adaptation and resilience of agroforestry systems to climate change and variability.Quantify vulnerabilities of farmers’ livelihoods to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices .Identify how social safety nets and financial institutions can improve the resilience of agroforestry systems to climate shocks.Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways.Provide technical support to development and policy initiatives, including NAPAs, CAADP, etc.Develop multi-institutional project designs to improve smallholder climate resilience and adaptive capacity.Contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination.Engage with and develop the capacity of partners in research, knowledge sharing and facilitating adoptionPrepare reports, guidelines and scientific papersOther responsibilities as may arise in the course of timePhD in social sciences (economy; development studies; environmental management; etc.)Practical development experience in tropical developing countriesSolid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systemsDemonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic data through household surveys, focus group discussions, interviews and other participatory approachesExperience in proposal development and fund raisingAbility to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makersGood publication recordVery Good verbal and written English skills, knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantageAgent-based or household modelling experience desirableTerms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectationsA detailed curriculum vitaeThe names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Social Scientist / Adaptation Specialist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 31 March 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resource

Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP)

Project Management Unit (PMU)

The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) is implementing the Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP). The AAP is funded by the Government of Japan, through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The main objective of AAP is to steer Kenya towards climate change resilient development by strengthening institutional and systemic capacity and leadership to address climate change risks and opportunities through a national approach to adaptation.

It has been designed to support the long-term efforts of Kenya to further develop her capability to successfully identify, design and implement holistic adaptation and disaster risk reduction programmes that are aligned with national development priorities.

The MEMR would wish to recruit a project staff to support the programme implementation.

The incumbent will join an existing dynamic project team based at the Project Management Unit (PMU) that is housed at the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).

The PMU is embedded in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and headed by a National Project Manager (NPM).

The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources therefore wishes to recruit a project staff to fill the following position for a period of one year.

Job Title: Senior Project Technical Officer

The Senior Project Technical Officer will focus on the implementation of the project work-plan and will work with the partners to ensure effective implementation of the activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Project Officer will support the National Project Manager in overseeing implementation of project activities.

His duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

Providing technical support on climate change adaptation, policy mainstreaming, and strategies for up scaling of climate change adaptation for the MEMR under the AAP;Contribute in generating intelligence and innovative strategies for program re-design, fund raising and establishment of sustainable partnerships for climate change resilient development in Kenya;Development of periodic policy advisories, news articles, reports and infomercials on the climate change adaptation terrain in Kenya based on accurate data and information from partners in the AAP;Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project's pilot activities in collaboration with the focal point at the Ministry of Environment and Mineral ResourcesTake part in regular field visits to the project sites and work closely with the project team of the partner organizations to advice and guide on the quality and progress of implementationCoordinate and advice partners on project implementationGet involved in accurate and realistic planning of project activities through preparation of work-plans and budgetFacilitate the implementing partners in their activities to ensure quality and timely progress in the activitiesLiaise with the project's International UNV on the monitoring frame-works and progress reporting to thp National Project ManagerMonitor the outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations, recommend remedial actions to be taken by the project management
To track one contribution of the AAP results to the MEMR Performance Contract.Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies

Formal education
An advanced degree in environmental management or other field relevant to the programme's goals;A minimum of 5 years of working experience in the area relevant to climate changeGood understanding of climate change and sustainable development issues;Be knowledgeable and have hands-on experience on vulnerability and adaptation (V&A) issuesHave a solid understanding of the gaps and needs for developing/improving vulnerability assessments, and technical expertise in the formulation of adaptation strategiesHave solid understanding of Carbon Financing FrameworksSound and broadly-recognized scientific expertise on climate change research relevant to the different sectors and generation of technical papers and articlesFamiliarity with climate models and their application, including understating and application of the Kenya's T21 model;Demonstrate having experiences in project management cycleExperienced in technical report writing and presentationExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishGood IT-know-how (MS-Office, Access or other database program)The Senior Project Technical Officer will report to the National Project Manager.

Those meeting the requirements of the above position should submit their typed application letter, including a detailed CV, details of present position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and contacts by 16th December, 2011 to the following address:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources,
P.O. Box 30126-00100,
NHIF Building, 12th Floor
Nairobi

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WWF, the global conservation organization, is seeking to recruit a:

Regional Coordinator: WWF Africa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative

Reporting to the Conservation Director, WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Programme (WWF-ESARPO), the Regional Coordinator has overall responsibility to coordinate the activities of the Feasibility Phase of the WWF Regional Climate Change Adaptation Initiative in Africa so as to assist WWF offices in Africa to integrate climate change considerations into their work programmes in order to safeguard high value conservation areas and local livelihoods in the areas in which WWF works through support for capacity building, climate change adaptation planning, vulnerability assessments and implementation of adaptation measures.

Conducts inventory of WWF offices engaging in adaptation and the capacity in WWF offices in adaptation.

Develops communications materials on WWF in Africa’s role in adaptation and ongoing activities in collaboration with WWF offices, and participates in relevant regional forum meetings, with the purposes of expanding our networking abilities, sharing WWF’s experiences and lessons learnt, and identifying possible opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Facilitates the development of a vision and strategy for climate change adaptation in WWF activities in Africa.

Provides technical support for implementation of, and coordinates with, existing WWF adaptation initiatives.

Provides technical inputs to POs and country offices for their funding proposals for climate change adaptation.

Develops annual plans and budgets in conjunction with the Oversight Committee.

Develop a proposal for the second phase of the initiative

Key Requirements are:

An advanced degree in environmental, natural or social science or any relevant qualification. 10 years relevant experience in environmental and development fields, including in the following areas: Climate change adaptation, experience in undertaking vulnerability assessments and climate change adaptation planning is preferred. Working with African governments.Coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives. Working in a multi-cultural environment in Africa. Project and programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation, including budget development and management. Grant / funding programmes. Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Multilateral policy processes. Required Special Skills and Knowledge
Climate issues in Africa and developing countriesChallenges faced in conservation and development in Africa.Climate change in terms of its impacts on the natural resources WWF works to conserve, and the people with whom WWF works to improve their livelihoods, and how the two are intrinsically interlinked. Climate change vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning. Academic, government, and non-governmental organisations active in the climate change fora and debates in Africa. Fluent in English, knowledge of French and / or Portuguese ideal. Interested candidates adhering to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable should send a letter of application and a detailed CV with three professional referees to the WWF-ESARPO Human Resource Department, email HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 31 August 2011.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Overview

Millions of people across East Africa are currently experiencing serious food insecurity, and children are among the worst affected.

The cause of this emergency is not just the lack of rain but a combination of underlying factors.

Save the Children are as committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to people in need as we are to working with affected communities, governments and the international community to find solutions to the underlying problems of this crisis.

This role will be key to driving the process of seeking solutions to overcoming entrenched vulnerabilities across the region.

Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme Manager
Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Description of Role

To manage large and complex regional risk reduction / climate change adaptation (CCA)/ resilience projects, as well as provide technical support to countries in the region on risk reduction, adaptation and resilience.

The Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme Manager will also provide guidance to the region and country offices on the development of regional and county level strategic plan/framework.

To manage a budget of up to £15m.

Your support will play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

Criteria for Applicants

Tertiary qualification/s in International Development, Social/Political Science, Climate Change or related disciplineProven track record in delivering multi-million dollar programs, preferably in East AfricaPrior experience at Senior Management Team level and experience of managing technical advisory teamsTrack record in successful fundraising for DRR and CCASubstantial experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure, willingness to work/travel in difficult and insecure environmentsExcellent planning, management and coordination skills, able to organise a substantial, complex and diverse workloadExcellent representational, advocacy and diplomatic skills, and substantial experience in regional/global policy forumsStrong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teamsCommitment to Save the Children International's global policies and valuesExperience with child-focused programme approachesAll applicants will also be subject to Save the Children's usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

How to Apply

Applications must include a maximum 2-page role-specific CV and clearly state your availability.

Applications should be submitted to: careers@savethechildren.org.au

The website for further details is

http://www.savethechildren.org.au/what-you-can-do/careers.html

The application deadline is 21st August 2011

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