Final Evaluation NRM Specialist
Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Company Profile:  MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. 

More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2)   to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape.  The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:

The Natural Resource Management Specialist will work closely with the Team Leader to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming.  The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water.

**This is a local position.  Only Kenyan Nationals are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:

The Natural Resource Management Specialist, in partnership with the Team Leader will address the following:How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them?Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level?  What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors?A Master’s Degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.5+ years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in Africa, with extensive evaluation experience.Experience working on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.  Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.In depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com/.

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Final Evaluation Team Leader, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Ken
Final Evaluation Team Leader, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya
Location: Kenya

Description

Final Evaluation Team Leader,

Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Project/Proposal Summary:
Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2) to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape. The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:
The Team Leader will work closely with a Technical Specialist to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming. The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water. Anticipated consultancy length is 7 to 8 weeks starting around April 2013.

Responsibilities:
• In tandem with a Technical Specialist, the Team Leader will develop supporting research to answer the following questions:
o How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them
o Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level
o What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.
• Ten years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in developing countries, particularly in Africa, with extensive experience leading evaluations – preferably with experience on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.
• Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.
• In-depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.
• Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.
• Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.
• Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Company Profile:  MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. 

More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2) to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape.  The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:

The Team Leader will work closely with a technical specialist to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming.  The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water.

Responsibilities:

The Team Leader will address the following key questions:How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them?Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level?  What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors?A minimum of a Master’s Degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.Ten years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in developing countries, particularly in Africa, with extensive experience leading evaluations – preferably with experience on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.  Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.In depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Final Evaluation Team Leader,

Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:

Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2) to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape. The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:

The Team Leader will work closely with a Technical Specialist to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming. The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water. Anticipated consultancy length is 7 to 8 weeks starting around April 2013.

Responsibilities:

• In tandem with a Technical Specialist, the Team Leader will develop supporting research to answer the following questions:

o How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them?
o Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level?
o What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors?

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.

• Ten years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in developing countries, particularly in Africa, with extensive experience leading evaluations – preferably with experience on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.

• Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.

• In-depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.

• Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.

• Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.

• Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

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Final Evaluation Natural Resource Management Specialist,

Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:

Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2) to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape. The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:

The Natural Resource Management Specialist will work closely with the Team Leader to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming. The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water.

This is a local position. Only Kenyan Nationals are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities:

The Natural Resource Management Specialist, in partnership with the Team Leader will address the following:

• How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them?
• Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level?
• What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors?

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in Africa, with extensive evaluation experience.
• Experience working on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.
• Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.
• In depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.
• Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.
• Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.
• Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

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National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) was established under the State Corporations Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice 270 of 24th June, 1988.

Following the enactment of the Water Act (2002), the Corporation’s roles changed and it assumed the following new mandate:

To develop state schemes and spearhead dam construction for water supplies, flood control and other multi-purpose use, land drainage and construction of dykes.To carry out ground water recharge using flood water and drilling of boreholes on behalf of the government.To develop new, retain existing and expand bulk water supply to Water Services Boards and other service providers.The Corporation is now seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel to fill the following vacant positions on permanent and pensionable basis to be stationed in Nairobi.

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer

Grade/Scale: NWC 10

Vacancy No: NWCPC/06/2011-2012

Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

Must be in possession of Bachelors degree in Law.Must be in possession of Masters degree in Law.Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Must hold a Current Law Practicing Certificate.Must be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K).Computer proficiency.Has an experience of 9 years as a practising Advocate.To advise on legal and regulatory matters, constitution of the Board and stakeholders meeting. Advise on corporate governance.To ensure safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other organization properties.To coordinates issuance of legal undertakings.To advise on negotiations and takes part in corporate deals provision of secretarial services to the Board and its Committees and liaising with external lawyers and other legal bodies.
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Grade/Scale: NWC 9

Vacancy No: NWCPC/07/2011-2012

Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

Must be in possession of Bachelors degree in Law.Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Must hold a Current Law Practicing Certificate.Must be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K).Computer proficiency.Has experience of 6 years as a Practising Advocate.To advise on legal and regulatory matters, constitution of the Board and stakeholders meeting.To advise on Corporate Governance.To ensure safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other organization properties.To coordinate issuance of legal undertakings.Deputizes for Chief Legal Officer.To advise on negotiations and takes part in corporate deals provision of secretarial services to the Board and its Committees and liaising with external lawyers and other legal bodies.Job Title: Legal Officer II

Grade/Scale: NWC 7

Vacancy No: NWCPC/08/2011-2012

Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

Must be in possession of Bachelors Degree in Law.Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Computer Proficiency.Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of two (2) years.To monitor compliance with legal regulatory framework.To manage litigations.To issue instructions to auctioneers, advocate and valuers.To advise staff disciplinary committee on prosecution procedures and legal requirements.To participate in design and implementation of local agreements, international documents, contract, etc.To attend legal meetings, seminars, negotiations, conventions and advising on them when called upon to.
Job Title: Principal Procurement Officer

Grade/Scale: NWC 9

Vacancy No: NWCPC/09/2011-2012

Positions Vacant: 1

Requirements for Appointment

Must be in possession of Bachelors degree in Commerce / Economics.Must be in possession of Diploma in Supplies Management.Must be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.Computer proficiency.Has experience of 9 years, 3 of them as Senior Procurement Officer or equivalent.To ensure efficient provision of procurement services at NWC & PC.To carry out reviews, updates, interpret and implement supplies policies, regulations, procedures and systems in line with Government policy.To prepare and ensure implementation of supplies procedures, and disposal of unserviceable and/or obsolete stores.To approve re-order levels, establish and maintain supply chain linkages for the benefit of the organization.To carry out supervision, guidance, training and development of staff in the Procurement Section.If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements for any of the above positions, please send your applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No) referees stating your day telephone contact to the following address on or before Thursday 26th April, 2012.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disability and women are encouraged to apply.

AWF is currently seeking an operational lead for its diverse conservation enterprise program. Working with AWF’s Heartland teams, this position will identify and rationalize high-potential enterprise opportunities in support of AWF’s large landscape conservation objectives. In addition to work within AWF’s traditional conservation enterprise portfolio, this position will support African Wildlife Capital, an investment company owned by, and operating under the mission of AWF.

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1.0 Introduction

Lutheran World Relief, an international nonprofit organization, works to end poverty and injustice by empowering some of the world's most impoverished communities to help themselves. LWR seeks to promote sustainable development with justice and dignity by helping communities bring about change for healthy, safe and secure lives; engage in Fair Trade; promote peace and reconciliation; and respond to emergencies.

LWR does not implement projects directly but rather plays a facilitation role in enhancing partners' capacity to plan and implement their own projects. Thus, LWR-East Africa Regional Office (LWR-EARO) partners with Community based Organizations (CBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), NGOs and INGOs in supporting community development activities.

2.0 Background.

Makindu and Kiboko sub-catchments are in Athi River drainage system and also in Athi River Catchment Area. Makindu River farms SHG falls under the former while Kiboko SHG falls within the latter catchment area. Ndukangeuke SHG falls within both the sub catchment areas with the bigger part being in the latter.

Lutheran World Relief has been undertaking an Emergency Response Project "Back from the Brink" with two partners, Makindu and Neema Self help groups, in Makindu area that has involved undertaking the rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure through cash for work activities, catchment and environmental conservation and capacity building of the Makindu and Neema self help groups.

The work has culminated in the construction of irrigation infrastructure including piping systems, tanks and water reservoirs in the Neema and Makindu areas that is currently being utilized to supply water for irrigation for over 70 acres of farm land.

In addition to challenges with water supply for irrigation occasioned by the current drought, rainfall has not been sufficient to fill the reservoir in Makindu. The amount of irrigation water available to farmers in the Makindu and Neema areas has therefore been limited.

Lutheran World Relief would like to determine the key options that would resolve the current water shortages for the Makindu areas by expanding the current work to upstream and downstream areas of the Makindu river, with a focus on watershed management and soil and water conservation measures which reduce dependence on rain fed agriculture. The expansion work should consider any gaps in the proposed government irrigation canal rehabilitation work in Kiboko to avoid duplication and in the downstream areas to take into account those covered by Ndukangeuke Self Help group. These areas were identified through a rapid assessment process undertaken by Lutheran World Relief in April 2011.

3.0 Assignment

Early this year, LWR, with the help of consultant conducted a rapid assessment of the area under consideration to among other things identify the key causes of water scarcity and the possible solutions.

The identified causes include unreliable / inadequate rainfall, catchment destruction and soil erosion, while the solutions include water harvesting (road runoff harvesting), terracing to conserve water, afforestation of suitable tree species, construction of underground water tanks, construction of water reservoirs across the rivers, piping of canals to reduce water seepage, tree planting, spring and catchment protection, and use of cultural or biological conservation measures.

Given the current food crisis the district is experiencing that risks undermining LWR's work with Makindu and Neema SHGs, there is a need to identify a catchment conservation plan that efficiently and economically addresses as many of the aforementioned identified causes (relevant to the target communities) as possible, through mainly manual labor provided by the affected communities in exchange for cash. The strategy will result in increased incomes which can help to prevent starvation while restoring, rehabilitating and protecting productive assets. These assets, if used properly, can consequently contribute to increased community resiliency to future shocks. The preferred works are those occurring on communal lands, which will benefit a larger number of people (in general an irrigation system is more expensive and may not benefit a large number of people except the minority that has access to irrigable land than soil, water, and catchment protection structures that benefit a larger section of the population).

The purpose of this assignment therefore is to develop an economical infrastructure works program (including rainwater harvesting and soil and water conservation structures and rehabilitation of irrigation systems) that can provide short term employment to community members and can significantly contribute to increased water availability in the Makindu District. Specifically, the study should provide appropriate data and develop the designs for the construction of water harvesting structures to supplement and resolve the current water shortages for Makindu and to expand water structures and interventions in Ndukangeuke and where appropriate , without duplicating or conflicting with the proposed government interventions in Kiboko areas.

4.0 Key Objectives and Outputs.

The key objective is to conduct an overall technical assessment to develop and implement appropriate soil and water conservation measures that would be most suitable and appropriate to address the agricultural production and domestic water requirements in the Makindu, Kiboko and Ndukangeuke areas of the Kiboko and Makindu sub catchments.

The assessment should survey and develop for Kiboko and Ndukangeuke areas the interventions that can 1) support agricultural and livestock production such as construction of soil and water conservation measures e.g. terraces, retention ditches and grass strips in communal areas, and rain water harvesting from the roads; 2) enhance and support water conservation, storage and utilization through for example the construction and rehabilitation of soil and water conservation measures, earth dams and pans construction, shallow wells rehabilitation and construction and weirs construction; and 3) promote catchment rehabilitation, protection, conservation and appropriate management through tree planting (communal areas), construction of soil and water conservation measures and identification and pegging of riparian zones and their subsequent protection and conservation.

Specifically the consultancy will:

Conduct a watershed management and conservation assessment which will address the following:

? Conservation tillage

? Tree planting

? Domestic water utilization and conservation

? Livestock watering sources

? Contour strips/erosion control

? Water harvesting

Develop a detailed watershed management and conservation plan for the catchment area.

Determine the structures needed to facilitate the implementation of the watershed management plan

Design the appropriate soil and water conservation measures including documenting the length and coverage of the structures and recommending the types of structures for rain water harvesting, run off protection and retention and the construction of structures such as terraces, grass strips and rain water harvesting systems from roads.

Develop cost estimates for the various soil and water conservation structures and identify the key equipment and labor requirements for their construction especially in the communal areas.

Identify and recommend the key areas for catchment rehabilitation measures that will include protection, conservation, pegging and demarcation and tree planting.

5.0 Implementation period:

The consultant/consultancy firm will be engaged on a short term basis, based on an agreed action plan and should be available immediately.

6.0 Qualifications:

? A reliable and effective firm/individual with experience in similar assignments and a proven record in delivering professional results

? Fluent in English and Kiswahili

? Experience in the Eastern Kenya region would be advantageous

? Only Kenya-based candidates will be considered due to time and resource considerations

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This six month Internship starts with a 10 week expedition to develop your understanding of coastal habitat conservation and wide-ranging tropical habitat survey techniques. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 10 weeks. During this phase you can undertake a BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques, PADI scuba diving courses, Emergency First Response first aid courses, and additional training including Swahili language. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the 6 month internship, successful applicants may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills and Qualifications Received:

GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills.

Highlights:

• Develop skills in personnel management, leadership and expedition logistics • Join Kenya’s only long term cetacean population research project, learning boat based survey and photo identification skills • Snorkel Kenya’s finest reefs surveying turtles and other marine life within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine protected area • Live and work amongst a remote Indian Ocean island community • Work under the Kenya Wildlife Service and with many other project partners to promote sustainable development and help conserve some of East Africa’s most important remaining coastal habitats • Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture, learn Swahili language and work alongside Kenyan students and researchers • Become a qualified first aid instructor and gain a recognised BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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This six month Internship starts with a 10 week expedition to develop your understanding of coastal habitat conservation and wide-ranging tropical habitat survey techniques. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 10 weeks. During this phase you can undertake a BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques, PADI scuba diving courses, Emergency First Response first aid courses, and additional training including Swahili language. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the 6 month internship, successful applicants may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills and Qualifications Received:

GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills.

Highlights:

• Develop skills in personnel management, leadership and expedition logistics • Join Kenya’s only long term cetacean population research project, learning boat based survey and photo identification skills • Snorkel Kenya’s finest reefs surveying turtles and other marine life within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine protected area • Live and work amongst a remote Indian Ocean island community • Work under the Kenya Wildlife Service and with many other project partners to promote sustainable development and help conserve some of East Africa’s most important remaining coastal habitats • Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture, learn Swahili language and work alongside Kenyan students and researchers • Become a qualified first aid instructor and gain a recognised BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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This six month Internship starts with a 10 week expedition to develop your understanding of coastal habitat conservation and wide-ranging tropical habitat survey techniques. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 10 weeks. During this phase you can undertake a BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques, PADI scuba diving courses, Emergency First Response first aid courses, and additional training including Swahili language. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the 6 month internship, successful applicants may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills and Qualifications Received:

GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills.

Highlights:

• Develop skills in personnel management, leadership and expedition logistics • Join Kenya’s only long term cetacean population research project, learning boat based survey and photo identification skills • Snorkel Kenya’s finest reefs surveying turtles and other marine life within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine protected area • Live and work amongst a remote Indian Ocean island community • Work under the Kenya Wildlife Service and with many other project partners to promote sustainable development and help conserve some of East Africa’s most important remaining coastal habitats • Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture, learn Swahili language and work alongside Kenyan students and researchers • Become a qualified first aid instructor and gain a recognised BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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Uniglobe Eco Experience (UEE)

Empowering Communities

Uniglobe Volunteers International-UVI has a Uniglobe Eco Experience (UEE) program in which volunteers

participate in 3 months project. This volunteer work is currently available in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique,

Namibia and Botswana. Volunteers who have passion for the conservation of the Eco-society find it here, they

work directly with conservations organizations .A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing and

rewarding experience. Placements range from 3-6 months, giving volunteers the opportunity to become involved in

a wide variety of conservation activities.

Within the first month the volunteer is allocated a group of forty students from the partner schools. In coordination with the school, the volunteer is allocated three hours a week to teach the students civic education based on environment and conservation as well as agriculture.

The last week of the first month Uniglobe provides trees and T-shirts to the forty students and the team led by the volunteer is assigned an area within that local community to plant the trees. After completing that project, the volunteer leads the forty students in choosing three leaders among the forty who will lead the team to keeping the new formed club-(UEE) -alive in that school so that the activities may continue.

Finally the students are issued with certificates by Uniglobe Volunteers International Staff in that country. Within the second month the volunteer is allocated a group of either youths or women active in any of Uniglobe Eco experience activities in another community. During this period, the volunteer should attend their meetings and activities at least three days a week. Full participation is regarded as an obligation and the idea is to bring new ways of improving environment, creation of awareness on mis-use of resources especially cutting down of trees and burning of charcoal. The volunteer should at least teach a new concept to that community to replace the bad habits, ie use of biogas instead of cutting down trees.

At the end of the second activity, uniglobe provides a donation towards the new concept. Uniglobe Volunteers International donations may cover either the amount needed to actualize the new concept or a certain percentage, hence giving the community an opportunity to participate through contribution of the remaining percent. The last month is meant for networking. The volunteer is allocated at least four centers in the community with conservation in nature projects (one day visit in a week per centre). The remaining days are used in reporting to UVI and also online awareness in which the Volunteer interacts with other volunteers exchanging vital development concept all over the world and hence networking. A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing and rewarding experience. This gives volunteers the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of conservation activities; including anti-poaching patrols, animal care and feeding, monitoring and counting of wildlife, erecting and checking of game fences, bush rehabilitation and everyday reserve maintenance and management. Volunteers can choose to focus exclusively on one project, or alternatively experience a number of different projects.

All of our conservation projects have a strong element of continuity and hence the work of one volunteer is carried on by subsequent volunteers collectively. Uniglobe Eco Experience network makes a lasting impact on local communities, wildlife and wildlands in Africa Participating in daily tree planting and other activities to protect nature. Volunteers will get to experience firsthand the beginning of a game reserve and be actively involved in various aspects of game reserve development and management, including some of the following: Erection/maintenance/removal of fences Vegetation management with seasonal fire-breaks/block burning Animal carrying capacity for reserve size and vegetation Anti-poaching patrols (specifically snare removal) Restoration and rehabilitation of damaged habitat Construction of facilities, homesteads/bomas, bridges and roads Educational outreaches with local schools/ communities carry out identification of Eco-system i.e trees, Birds, insects, snakes of a given community. Nature conservation, fencing and law requirements Alien plant and soil erosion control Horse trail, hiking trail and bush camp establishment Development of renewable energy system Re-introduction of wildlife and animal care (sporadic) Feeding wild animals is of priority in some conservation depending on where we place you from Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana.

Once the term of three-six months is over, the volunteer is issued with certificate and recommendation to help in search of job or academic work. For volunteers who want to continue working for Uniglobe programs the opportunities are open in other forums. For more information on (UEE), please contact us @ info@uniglobevolunteers.org

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Uniglobe Eco Experience (UEE)

Empowering Communities

Uniglobe Volunteers International-UVI has a Uniglobe Eco Experience (UEE) program in which volunteers

participate in 3 months project. This volunteer work is currently available in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique,

Namibia and Botswana. Volunteers who have passion for the conservation of the Eco-society find it here, they

work directly with conservations organizations .A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing and

rewarding experience. Placements range from 3-6 months, giving volunteers the opportunity to become involved in

a wide variety of conservation activities.

Within the first month the volunteer is allocated a group of forty students from the partner schools. In coordination with the school, the volunteer is allocated three hours a week to teach the students civic education based on environment and conservation as well as agriculture.

The last week of the first month Uniglobe provides trees and T-shirts to the forty students and the team led by the volunteer is assigned an area within that local community to plant the trees. After completing that project, the volunteer leads the forty students in choosing three leaders among the forty who will lead the team to keeping the new formed club-(UEE) -alive in that school so that the activities may continue.

Finally the students are issued with certificates by Uniglobe Volunteers International Staff in that country. Within the second month the volunteer is allocated a group of either youths or women active in any of Uniglobe Eco experience activities in another community. During this period, the volunteer should attend their meetings and activities at least three days a week. Full participation is regarded as an obligation and the idea is to bring new ways of improving environment, creation of awareness on mis-use of resources especially cutting down of trees and burning of charcoal. The volunteer should at least teach a new concept to that community to replace the bad habits, ie use of biogas instead of cutting down trees.

At the end of the second activity, uniglobe provides a donation towards the new concept. Uniglobe Volunteers International donations may cover either the amount needed to actualize the new concept or a certain percentage, hence giving the community an opportunity to participate through contribution of the remaining percent. The last month is meant for networking. The volunteer is allocated at least four centers in the community with conservation in nature projects (one day visit in a week per centre). The remaining days are used in reporting to UVI and also online awareness in which the Volunteer interacts with other volunteers exchanging vital development concept all over the world and hence networking. A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing and rewarding experience. This gives volunteers the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of conservation activities; including anti-poaching patrols, animal care and feeding, monitoring and counting of wildlife, erecting and checking of game fences, bush rehabilitation and everyday reserve maintenance and management. Volunteers can choose to focus exclusively on one project, or alternatively experience a number of different projects.

All of our conservation projects have a strong element of continuity and hence the work of one volunteer is carried on by subsequent volunteers collectively. Uniglobe Eco Experience network makes a lasting impact on local communities, wildlife and wildlands in Africa Participating in daily tree planting and other activities to protect nature. Volunteers will get to experience firsthand the beginning of a game reserve and be actively involved in various aspects of game reserve development and management, including some of the following: Erection/maintenance/removal of fences Vegetation management with seasonal fire-breaks/block burning Animal carrying capacity for reserve size and vegetation Anti-poaching patrols (specifically snare removal) Restoration and rehabilitation of damaged habitat Construction of facilities, homesteads/bomas, bridges and roads Educational outreaches with local schools/ communities carry out identification of Eco-system i.e trees, Birds, insects, snakes of a given community. Nature conservation, fencing and law requirements Alien plant and soil erosion control Horse trail, hiking trail and bush camp establishment Development of renewable energy system Re-introduction of wildlife and animal care (sporadic) Feeding wild animals is of priority in some conservation depending on where we place you from Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana.

Once the term of three-six months is over, the volunteer is issued with certificate and recommendation to help in search of job or academic work. For volunteers who want to continue working for Uniglobe programs the opportunities are open in other forums. For more information on (UEE), please contact us @ info@uniglobevolunteers.org

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application deadlines and program start dates.

About FSD in Mombasa, Kenya Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Mombasa program supports grassroots environmental organizations and farmers to address pressing environmental issues in the region. With only 8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for crops and 75 percent of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and desertification. While global warming may be responsible for Kenya's severe droughts, current farming practices are also leading to the growth of environmental problems. Weaning farmers off of unsustainable methods is a difficult task in any circumstance, much less during times of economic desperation. Farming and daily life are also complicated by sharing the land with abundant wildlife. Wildlife is integral to the ecosystem, let alone Kenya's well-known tourism industry. Securing the conservation of native flora and fauna is critical to the region's future on a number of levels.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote Sustainable agriculture, educate the public on environmental issues, construct eco- friendly water and waste management systems and implement environmental conservation.

As an FSD Intern in Mombasa, Kenya, you will work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.

Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation. Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization. Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.

Recent Interns in Mombasa, Kenya have… * Taught community members to cultivate organic gardens at their homes to ensure proper nutrition for their families and generate income and environmental sustainability for marginalized peoples.

Developed methods for rural communities to access clean water and manage waste disposal. Created informational material for ecotourists and provided marketing and business development consulting to further develop an elephant sanctuary that generates revenue for contributing farmers and protects plant species.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.

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Wildlife Conservation & Birding Safari in Kenya

January 15 to February 4, 2012 (21 days)

Life Net seeks 8 birders, ecotourism, and/or wildlife conservation enthusiasts to join our volunteer expedition to Kenya from January 15 to February 4, 2012. Your job is very easy – safari around Kenya learning about wildlife for two weeks with local experts and help Maasai develop a walking safari. This exciting Life Net expedition supports a Kenyan-operated birding tour company, and the development of a birding and walking safari for marketing by a Maasai community in western Kenya.

Dr. Dusti Becker and Dr. Tony Povilitis, wildlife conservation biologists, invite you to join them and up to 8 other nature enthusiasts on a unique birding and conservation-oriented volunteering safari in Kenya. As a member of this Life Net safari you will work with local Maasai to design a birding and wildlife walking safari and support a small local birding company. We will spend 2 weeks birding and photographing wildlife, tenting near elephants, lions, warthogs, and wildebeests, while visiting many of Kenya's national parks and reserves. During the third week we'll work with Maasai in western Kenya and learn more about their contemporary culture and the economic, and ecological challenges they face. In order to create an economic incentive to conserve wildlife we will work with the Maasai to develop a walking safari and interpretive program that local youth may sell to visitors.

During the safari you will meet local Kenyans and conservation leaders learning more about the challenges of preserving nature and wildlife in Kenya. Our team supports a community conservation effort in Samburu, an area hit by current drought, and we will work directly with Maasai in western Kenya to develop a walking safari on their lands.

Team rendezvous: Nairobi, Kenya - January 15th - 8 am departure. Team departs from Wildebeest Camp where we strongly suggest you spend a night or two before the start of the safari to recover from jet lag and settle into Kenya.

What to bring: Binoculars, cameras, enthusiasm! - Once you join the team, we'll send a more detailed list of suggestions for what to bring.

Cost-share Donation: $4200. This donation to Life Net is partially tax-deductible and covers the in-country safari vans and drivers, camp fees, park fees, lodges, meals, local staffing, and provides a donation to Life Net. (Airfare is not included).

Life Net volunteers facilitate nature conservation around the world in biodiversity hotspots by helping local people protect and gain income from nature preservation.

To apply, contact Dr. Dusti Becker, dbecker@lifenetnature.org and visit www.lifenetnature.org for more information on Life Net.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! See below for information about application deadlines and program start dates.

About FSD in Kakamega, Kenya Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Kakamega program supports grassroots environmental organizations and farmers to address pressing environmental issues in the region. With only 8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for crops and 75 percent of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and desertification. While global warming may be responsible for Kenya's severe droughts, current farming practices are also leading to the growth of environmental problems. Weaning farmers off of unsustainable methods is a difficult task in any circumstance, much less during times of economic desperation. Farming and daily life are also complicated by sharing the land with abundant wildlife. Wildlife is integral to the ecosystem, let alone Kenya's well-known tourism industry. Securing the conservation of native flora and fauna is critical to the region's future on a number of levels.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote Sustainable agriculture, educate the public on environmental issues, construct eco- friendly water and waste management systems and implement environmental conservation.

As an FSD Intern in Kakamega, Kenya, you will work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.

Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation. Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization. Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.

Recent Interns in Kakamega, Kenya have…

Protected the Kakamega rainforest that is rich in flora and fauna through initiatives educating farmers to co-exist with the forest and learn about ecology, agroforestry, beekeeping, and horticulture. Taught community members to cultivate organic gardens at their homes to ensure proper nutrition for their families and generate income and environmental sustainability for marginalized peoples. Developed methods for rural communities to access clean water and manage waste disposal. Created informational material for ecotourists and provided marketing and business development consulting to further develop an elephant sanctuary that generates revenue for contributing farmers and protects plant species.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.

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Conservation Development Centre, Nairobi (Quénia)

Reference     (StopDodo.com - Home of Environment Jobs)
Sectors   Ecology, Wildlife, Conservation (Terrestrial)
Planning & Landscaping
Location   Kenya
Town/City   Nairobi
Type   Fixed Term / Permanent
Status   Full Time
Level   First Level

Deadline   21/08/2011

Company Name   Conservation Development Centre
Contact Name   Robert Malpas
Email   robmalpas@cdc.info
Website   Further Details / Applications 
  
 
Description  

The Conservation Development Centre provides technical support to governments, development agencies, conservation NGOs and community-based organisations in eastern Africa working to achieve natural resource and biodiversity conservation in harmony with sustainable human livelihoods. Our office is located in Nairobi, and provides an enabling and agreeable work environment close to the conservation and development issues and stakeholders that we work with. We are now looking to recruit a committed, pragmatic and energetic biology/natural science postgraduate, preferably with two or more years’ field experience in developing countries.

This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in the design and delivery of practical conservation and sustainable development solutions in developing countries. Under the guidance of CDC’s Director, you will be responsible for providing technical support for a variety of CDC’s activities, in line with your skills, experience and interests. Although the position is mainly office-based, there will be opportunities for occasional field travel.

You will enjoy working in a small, quality-oriented team, and will demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills, initiative, a sense of humour and the ability to make the best of any situation. You will be equally at home working independently on developing and delivering your own activities, or working together with CDC’s Director and others. An initial contract of two years will be offered, but this job is best suited for someone wishing to make a longer term commitment to developing their career from an East African base. The salary package will be according to qualifications and experience, and will include international medical insurance and annual home leave air travel.

Please send your CV and a covering letter (both as pdf or Word attachments) to: jobs@cdc.info by 21st August 2011. Your covering letter will be the determining factor in selecting candidates for interview, and should explain why you want this job, what in particular you have to offer, and any relevant special interests you may have.

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The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) is a Pan-African not for profit organization built on and driven by the values and principles required to harness indigenous African energies, inspiration and commitment to lead and contribute to Africa’s own development.

The thrust of ACT is to add value through strategic partnership in the identification, adaptation and scaling up of conservation agriculture principles and practices.

Job Profile:
The Accounts Assistant role is to provide accounting support and assist in ensuring compliance to policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will:
* Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with financial & administrative policies and procedures, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
* Assist in the daily financial accounting procedures of projects including recording all cash, cheque and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports and reconcile cash-on-hand.
* Liaise with procurement in ensuring all documentation is in compliance with budgets and procurement policies and procedures.
* Posting of creditors invoices after confirmation of proper supporting documentation.
* Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards.
* Update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules.
* Invoicing as per agreement and contracts with donors and implementing partners.
* Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documentation is used.
* Undertake some of the monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliations, creditors’ reconciliations, staff accounts and Petty cash audit.
* Maintain efficient, accurate, timely, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance. Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained.
* Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:
* Degree with a bias in accounting and part-professional qualifications.
* Have at least 3 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably International NGO.
* Be proficient in computerized accounting systems and strong spreadsheet skills. Knowledge in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
* Must be a self starter who requires minimum supervision and ready to work under pressure.
* Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work productively in a multicultural team

Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 2 year including a 3 months probation period with possibility of renewal.

Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

How to apply
Submit your application including your CV/resumé and cover letter stating your salary expectation via e-mail to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 21 Mar 2011

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The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) is a Pan-African not for profit organization built on and driven by the values and principles required to harness indigenous African energies, inspiration and commitment to lead and contribute to Africa’s own development.

The thrust of ACT is to add value through strategic partnership in the identification, adaptation and scaling up of conservation agriculture principles and practices.

Job Profile:
The Accounts Assistant role is to provide accounting support and assist in ensuring compliance to policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will:
* Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with financial & administrative policies and procedures, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
* Assist in the daily financial accounting procedures of projects including recording all cash, cheque and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports and reconcile cash-on-hand.
* Liaise with procurement in ensuring all documentation is in compliance with budgets and procurement policies and procedures.
* Posting of creditors invoices after confirmation of proper supporting documentation.
* Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards.
* Update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules.
* Invoicing as per agreement and contracts with donors and implementing partners.
* Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documentation is used.
* Undertake some of the monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliations, creditors’ reconciliations, staff accounts and Petty cash audit.
* Maintain efficient, accurate, timely, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance. Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained.
* Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:
* Degree with a bias in accounting and part-professional qualifications.
* Have at least 3 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably International NGO.
* Be proficient in computerized accounting systems and strong spreadsheet skills. Knowledge in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
* Must be a self starter who requires minimum supervision and ready to work under pressure.
* Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work productively in a multicultural team

Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 2 year including a 3 months probation period with possibility of renewal.

Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

How to apply
Submit your application including your CV/resumé and cover letter stating your salary expectation via e-mail to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 21 Mar 2011

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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, based in Isiolo Kenya, is a non-profit organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat.

We are looking for a high calibre, self-driven and experienced Chief Conservation Officer, with a commitment to excellence to lead our Wildlife and Security Department.

Ref: Chief Conservation Officer (CCO)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for wildlife conservation, security, research & monitoring, and the community programmes of the LWC, with a particular emphasis on wildlife management and security.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 10 years senior management experience in wildlife management and wildlife security.Demonstrated leadership skills.Holder of a private pilot’s licence with five years bush flying experience (Super Cub experience essential).Fluent in Kiswahili.Must be a Kenyan citizen.If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining a team of hardworking staff, please send your resume and application letter to the address below giving daytime telephone contacts of three professional referees by 15th December 2010.

The Chief Executive Officer
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya

Or email: info@lewa.org

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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