The mission of Care of Creation Kenya is to pursue a God-centered response to the environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances the cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of the people and the land that sustains them.  To accomplish this mission, Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is seeking to employ a qualified individual for the following position:

Job Title: Biblically-based Forestry Education Assistant

Location: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at Moffat Bible College)
 Reports To: The Executive Director

General Summary:   

This person will promote a God-centered approach to forestry education efforts in the Kijabe area.  Primary responsibilities include the planning and execution of forest conservation and educational activities to local schools and community members, including women’s groups, and assisting in the management of CCK’s indigenous tree nursery. 

Required Qualifications

Mature Christian with a heart for ministering to local communitiesExcellent verbal communication skills in English and KiswahiliDemonstrated expertise in forestryDemonstrated background in educationDemonstrated background in tree nursery managementExcellent knowledge of indigenous tree speciesDemonstrated background in teaching from ScriptureExperience in bee-keepingAbility to live within reasonable distance to KijabeKey Responsibilities and Duties:  Conduct regular visits to area schools and community groupsConduct tours of CCK’s nursery and demonstration sitePlan, organize and assist in facilitating educational activitiesPlan, organize and assist in tree planting and forest conservation activitiesAssist in managing CCK’s indigenous tree nurseryMonitor and evaluate quality of tree-planting and bee-keeping initiativesCommunicate and develop working relationships with other organizations and CBO’s addressing  forestry issuesWrite reports, keep records, develop and maintain accurate inventory of tree nursery details Application Procedure (Submit ALL items below)

1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history.  Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position. 

2) Submit a description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.

3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references.  Include their phone numbers and email addresses.

4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:

A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.

B. Briefly describe your experience in 1) forestry, 2) nursery management, 3) education, and 4) bee-keeping
C. What is your current salary level?
D. CCK is a faith-based mission organization that depends upon charitable donations from churches and Christian foundations.  Based on this understanding, what are your salary expectations for the advertised position?

Note:  The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org. 

Application deadline:  February 8, 2013

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe.

In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/028

Post Title: Climate Resilient Livelihood Expert (Agronomist / Forestry Specialist)

Post Level: Individual Contractor Agreement

Project Title: Addressing Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Use of Resources in
Rural Areas of Kenya Through an Eco-community Model

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with extensive field visits)

Duration: 1 month

Closing Date: 7th December 2011

Background

The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources in partnership with UNOPS Kenya office has designed a project aimed at climate change adaptation and sustainable use of natural resources in rural areas of Kenya through an eco-community model.

Climate change is one the greatest challenges facing the world today and Kenya is already experiencing the impact of climate change as witnessed in the constant drought occurrences as well as floods, crop failure and environmental degradation through deforestation among others.

The project introduces an adapted form of eco-villages, which have been named in the United Nations’ top 100 listing of Best Practices as excellent models of sustainable living. Eco-villages are human settlements in which human activities are integrated into the natural environment with minimal harm, while considering economic, social and environmental principles.

This proposed response not only brings climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability to the grassroots and community level, but also encourages sustainable livelihoods.

The project will mitigate climate change associated risks to food security and livelihoods in 50 vulnerable communities established as a network of eco-communities.

Given the scope of the project, implementation will be performed in three successive phases:

i) feasibility and preparatory assessment phase

ii) a pilot phase on 5 selected communities

iii) a roll out phase to the 50 foreseen ecocommunities.

The selected candidate will be part of a team of technical experts who will complete the first phase of this project, the feasibility and preparatory assessment phase. The second and third phase of this project will be implemented once the required additional funding is secured.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Eco-Community Project Manager at UNOPS, the selected candidate will be an expert on agronomy and forestry and must have a strong knowledge of climate change adaptation programming with respect to agriculture, ideally in the Kenyan context.

A sound knowledge of the other components of the project (alternative energy, livelihoods, water, and microfinance) and work experience on similar projects would also be beneficial.

The Agronomist / Forestry Specialist will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Work with the project team towards determining a locally suitable model for eco-communities that include adaptation to climate change as a core elementDevelop community-driven adaptation strategies that increase crop production through diversification of crops and adoption of technologies resistant to changing environmental conditions. This will include:Identification of crops resistant to changing environmental conditions and suitable for the local contextWork with other project team members on development / rehabilitation of irrigation systemsDetermine location and feasibility of establishing:Protected forests, to preserve water catchment areas and natural habitatsCommunity plant nurseries integrated with sound water managementCommunity-based plantations of local plant speciesIdentification of traditional agricultural practices or other livelihood strategies in the community to cope with climatic variations, including economic parameters + incorporation of these practices / strategies into project planningProvide technical guidance in the broader areas of agriculture program identification and assessment in the face of climate change and its impact on food securityConduct multi-stakeholder consultations to identify and confirm all adaptation options including their costs, benefits and risksTogether with the Project Manager, develop a detailed framework (tasks, activities, responsibilities, timelines) for the successful implementation of Phase II of the projectAssess and analyze existing farming systems (inc. sales)Identification of agricultural inputs and other materials and supplies, including cost-estimates, necessary to improve agriculture resilience in line with the anticipated adaptation and mitigation measuresProvide cross-sectoral technical support to all other project membersActively participate in planned workshops by providing concrete technical recommendations for survey design; potential assessment locations; a sound community approach; identification of risks / challenges and mitigations.Develop a succinct, quality report that covers:All above indicated agriculture / forestry components of a model for eco-villagesAnalysis and detailed description of how farmers and households can be more adapted to climate change variations, including associated costsCost estimates for both infrastructure and software componentsA determination of whether the agriculture / forestry component is a useful, cost effective, and environmentally sound part of this projectAssist with review relevant sections of existing logical frameworkRequired Selection Criteria

Competencies
Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and workable project activitiesWork experience with government projects helpfulExtensive knowledge, experience and skills in agriculture programming, particularly assessment experienceDemonstrated experience in agriculture/forestry field studies/researchAn understanding of rural development theory and practiceExcellent communication skills in English with Swahili as an added advantageAbility to work as part of a team in a fast-paced professional environmentExcellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.Willingness to travel extensively in rural areasAcademic Qualifications/Experience/Language
Advanced University degree in environment, agriculture, forestry, agronomy. Additional years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree, may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degreeAt least 5 years experience in both agronomy and forestry (ideally in the Kenyan context)Climate change adaptation (ideally in the East African / Kenyan context)Ability to assess agriculture/forestry assets and their vulnerability to present and future climate impactsExperience with the Farmer Field School approach would be an assetThe candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.Submission of Applications

Candidates are strongly requested to carefully review the application guidelines below, incomplete documents and/or submissions not meeting the application guidelines will not be considered.

Interested candidates must submit their applications, including

Letter of interestComplete Curriculum VitaeComplete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 formAll of the above required documents must be sent via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org

Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format.

Last name:First name:Highest completed educational qualification:Exact years of experience relevant to the assignmentExperience with the United Nations (Yes/No). If yes, specify name of agency, Fund or Programme and exact years of relevant experience:Professional qualification and/or experienceUNOPS reserve the right to reject any application without the above format in the submission email.

Additional Considerations

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife

Vacancy Announcement

Terms of Reference for a National Coordinator on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+)

Job Title: National REDD+ Coordination Officer

Reports To: Conservation Secretary

1. Background

The Government of Kenya has received support from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) under the World Bank towards preparing activities Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+ Readiness) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for employment of a National REDD+ Coordination Officer.

REDD+ Readiness activities refer to a set of activities needed to develop a National Strategy and Implementation Framework to support REDD+ implementation as a Climate Change mitigation process.

In support of these efforts, a REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal (RPP) has been prepared which proposes a number of strategy priority areas and actions to design and test REDD+ measures.

These activities include: a management and consultative approach that will provide the basis of all activities, (legal, socio-economic environmental and financial arrangements) for subsequent REDD+ implementation; the approach to design Kenya’s Carbon Emissions Reference Scenario; the means for monitoring the emissions and the approach to assess and subsequently monitor social and environmental impacts on REDD+ strategies.

Implementation of RPP to deliver the strategy, a reference emission scenario and monitoring system, will be undertaken over a period of the next three years.

The Kenya REDD+ Readiness efforts will be steered by an Inter-Sectoral National REDD+ Steering Committee (NRSC) based at the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Headquarters at Telposta Building.

The strategy formulation process will be coordinated under a National REDD Coordination Office managed by the National REDD Coordination Officer (NRCO). The Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife now seeks to engage the services of a competent Expert to serve as the NRCO.

Scope: The scope of this assignment is to ensure successful implementation of Kenya’s RPP and to catalyze the national REDD+ process in building the national capacity to support REDD+ implementation.

Major Tasks

The NRCO will provide:

1. Management Support: The NRCO will provide management support to the National REDD+ Technical Working Group on the implementation of the REDD+ Readiness programme including: planning and budgeting of activities, elaborating Terms of Reference for various tasks preparing in consultation with relevant stakeholders); assist in administering contracts, overseeing budgets, monitoring activities, ensuring due consultation and participation of the Civil Society and REDD+ stakeholders, and representing the programme in key REDD+ events, among others as required.

2. Technical Assistance on REDD+: The NRCO shall be a qualified professional with technical competence relevant to the REDD+ process to provide technical assistance and policy advice to Government, the REDD+ Task Forces/Committees and Civil Society Stakeholders on REDD+ matters.

The main aim is to build capacities, ensure technical quality of the process, ease understanding of key data and results, and generate consensus among key stakeholders. The Officer should be competent and familiar with the processes involved in REDD+ strategy including development of a Reference Emission Scenario and a Monitoring System.

3. REDD Coordination Support: The NRCO will support the coordination and advancement of the National REDD+ process. He/She will also be responsible for coordination of work carried out by the various Task Forces that will be established to deliver specific components of the strategy. The NRCO will assist in the harmonisation between the different technical, financial and operational efforts towards REDD+ in the country.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

Provide leadership on day-to-day implementation of the National REDD+ Programme,Coordinate work carried out by the various Task Forces that will be established,Ensure effective communication and outreach of the overall REDD+ process and support stakeholders consultations,Provide guidance and actively develop conflict resolutions and manage grievances,Liaise and coordinate activities to be undertaken by the REDD+ County Conservancy Officers,Support responsible for preparations of Annual Work Plans and Budget and undertake financial management functions;Undertake oversight on mainstreaming gender concerns carryout other duties as may be delegated.Reporting

The National REDD+ Coordination Officer will be under the supervision of the Conservation Secretary in the Ministry of Forestry & Wildlife.

Required skills, competencies and experience

The main required skills, competencies and experience include:

A Masters Degree or equivalent in natural sciences (natural resource management, geography, environmental science, forestry), resource economics or in a development-related discipline.A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in development, including at least 5 years of experience in project/programme management.Knowledge of international commercial practices on selection of consultancies and contract administration.Strong leadership, communication and managerial skills.Proven ability to plan, organise and effectively implement activities.Ability to coordinate and work in teams, as well as in complex environments.Experience in dialogue processes between Government and civil society, and on consensus building.Good Understanding of ongoing international Climate Change discussions and especially REDD+ policy framework2 years starting in July 2011 renewable for a further period of one yearA national strategy to support REDD+ implementation in the country ;a national reference emission scenario for the country; andAn effective Measurable, Reporting and Verifiable (MRV) system to assess the performance of various strategy options to reduce emissions and support livelihoods.Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CVs with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before 4th July, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife
P.O. Box 41394- 00100
Nairobi.

Email: ps@forestryandwildlife.go.ke

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The Sotik Tea Company is a leading Kenya tea producer, located in a rural environment 50kms West of Kericho town consisting of tea estates and two highly automated tea factories.

We have an innovative approach to the growing and manufacture of tea, with a deep knowledge and passion for our products ensuring the greatest care for the environment and community as a reliable, responsible and accredited supplier of quality tea.

We pride ourselves with the quality of our personnel and our productivity.

The Company is seeking to recruit a Forestry Assistant to be based in Sotik.

Key Responsibilities
* Implement all aspects of Forestry which are relevant to the company.
* Organize and manage the annual mensuration and inventory of the timber plantations and ensure that proper records are maintained.
* Plan and obtain the best possible seed and manage the nurseries for the timber seedlings, in liaison with the Estate management.
* Organize and manage the felling plan; all aspects of replanting; first year maintenance of the timber plantations and thereafter a general upkeep program of the mature plantations.
* Ensure preservation and conservation of all indigenous areas and the maintenance of these areas.
* Establish what hectarages is available from the annual inventory, mensuration and planned tea production.
* Organize and manage the felling and pole extraction from the selected fields.
* Establish contacts with the buyers of the various types of poles and ensure that adequate records are maintained in liaison with Deputy General Manager-Field and General Manager.
* Establish what the domestic timber and pallet requirement is and to supply the Estates and Factories accordingly.
* Source a market for sawn timber and produce accordingly.

The Candidate

The preferred candidate should have the following qualifications and qualities;
* Three years relevant experience,
* Excellent interpersonal skills,
* Team player and change agent,
* Honesty,
* BSc Forestry,
* Aged below 35 years.

If you are a self starter and believe that you have the qualities to inspire and innovate within this new role, please send your CV (with a contact number and details of 3 referees) and an indication of your salary expectation to;

The General Manager,
The Sotik Tea Companies
P.O. Box Private Bag,
20406 – Sotik.

The closing date for applications will be 10th December 2010.

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The Sotik Tea Company is a leading Kenya tea producer, located in a rural environment 50kms West of Kericho town consisting of tea estates and two highly automated tea factories.

We have an innovative approach to the growing and manufacture of tea, with a deep knowledge and passion for our products ensuring the greatest care for the environment and community as a reliable, responsible and accredited supplier of quality tea.

We pride ourselves with the quality of our personnel and our productivity.

The Company is seeking to recruit a Forestry Assistant to be based in Sotik.

Key Responsibilities

Implement all aspects of Forestry which are relevant to the company.Organize and manage the annual mensuration and inventory of the timber plantations and ensure that proper records are maintained.Plan and obtain the best possible seed and manage the nurseries for the timber seedlings, in liaison with the Estate management.Organize and manage the felling plan; all aspects of replanting; first year maintenance of the timber plantations and thereafter a general upkeep program of the mature plantations.Ensure preservation and conservation of all indigenous areas and the maintenance of these areas.Establish what hectarages is available from the annual inventory, mensuration and planned tea production.Organize and manage the felling and pole extraction from the selected fields.Establish contacts with the buyers of the various types of poles and ensure that adequate records are maintained in liaison with Deputy General Manager-Field and General Manager.Establish what the domestic timber and pallet requirement is and to supply the Estates and Factories accordingly.Source a market for sawn timber and produce accordingly.The Candidate

The preferred candidate should have the following qualifications and qualities;

Three years relevant experience,Excellent interpersonal skills,Team player and change agent,Honesty,BSc Forestry,Aged below 35 years.If you are a self starter and believe that you have the qualities to inspire and innovate within this new role, please send your CV (with a contact number and details of 3 referees) and an indication of your salary expectation to;

The General Manager,
The Sotik Tea Companies
P.O. Box Private Bag,
20406 – Sotik.

The closing date for applications will be 10th December 2010.

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