SALES OFFICER II

 Duties and Responsibilities

      i.         Negotiating and closing contracts for training and consultancy products offered by the CPST;

     ii.         Representing the CPST in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;

    iii.         Protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential;

   iv.         Ensuring safe custody of all records relating to sales and contracts;

    v.         Implementing and reviewing annual sales plans;

   vi.         Supporting data collection to support sales performance of training and consultancy services at the CPST; and

 vii.         Collecting data and information to support development of training consultancy products at the CPST.

 

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

      i.         Have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

     ii.         Be a member in good standing of the Marketing Society of Kenya;

    iii.         Have at least six (6) years relevant work experience in the areas of sales or marketing, three (3) of which must have worked as a sales officer or Marketing Officer II;

   iv.         Have sound experience in marketing;

    v.         Be a team player with excellent supervisory skills;

   vi.         Have a proven record in working as a marketing officer; and

 vii.         Be a strategic thinker with very good performance track record

Deadline: 12th May 2023.

Details: http://parliament.go.ke/vacancies 

SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER

  Duties and Responsibilities

i.         Negotiating and closing sales contracts for training and consultancy products;

ii.         Representing the CPST in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations and protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential;

iii.         Developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising and trade promotion programs and developing field sales action plans within the CPST Strategic Plan;

iv.         Preparing and completing action plans; quality improvements and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements and implementing change;

v.         Carrying out review of all marketing activities in order to realise the marketing and sales objectives;

vi.         Gathering, analyzing and reporting market, customer and competitor information and trends; and

vii.         Ensuring safe custody of all records relating to sales and contracts.

 

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

i.         Have a Master’s degree in Commerce (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

ii.         Have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

iii.         Be a member in good standing of the Marketing Society of Kenya;

iv.         Have at least nine (9) years relevant work experience in the areas of marketing, three (3) of which must have worked as a Marketing Officer I;

v.         Have sound experience in marketing;

vi.         Be a team player with excellent supervisory skills;

vii.         Have a proven record in working as a Marketing Officer; and

viii.         Be a strategic thinker with very good performance track record.

Application deadline: 12th May 2023.

More details: http://parliament.go.ke/vacancies 

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES

 Requirements

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications: -

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s);
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience:

Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.

-Job Core Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• -Report Writing Skills
• Research Skills
• High attention to detail
• Sound independent judgement    

Duties and Responsibilities            

• Presiding as a Resident Magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;       
• Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues; 
• Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge; and             
• Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.             
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

 

Deadline: 5-May-2023

Application link: https://jobs.judiciary.go.ke/index.php/public_controller/vacancies 

Project Finance and Procurement Officer/Accountant

 Duties and Responsibilities

Keep records of project funds and expenditures, and ensure all project-related financial documentation are well maintained and readily available when required by the Technical Coordinator; Review project expenditures and ensure that project funds are used in compliance with the Project Document and GOK financial rules and procedures; Validate and certify FACE forms before submission to UNDP; Provide necessary financial information as and when required for project management decisions; Liaise and follow up with the Project partners for implementation of project activities in matters related to project funds and financial progress reports.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Finance, Economics degree and/or CPA(K) 
• Knowledge on Supply Chain Management 
• At least five years of relevant work experience preferably in a project management setting involving multi-lateral/ international funding agency. Previous experience with UN project will be a definite asset.

Deadline: 19 May 2023

Application details: https://www.water.go.ke/vacancies-2/#

SENIOR CARBON TRADING ANALSYST

Duties and Responsibilities 

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Climate Change, the Senior Carbon Markets Analyst will assist in carrying out the following tasks: 

1. Coordination of annual emission reduction reporting from project; 
2. Review of project listing application; 
3. Review, validation and verification of reports; 
4. Coordination of development and/or approval of new methodologies; 
5. Carbon accounting for NDCs and mitigation outcome transfers; 
6. Preparation of annual report to UNFCCC on A6.2; 
7. Preparation of annual reports on all carbon trading; 
8. Development and maintenance of internal tools to track carbon finance performance matrices; 
9. Conducting other quantitative and analytical tasks in the carbon trading as needed; and 
10. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, Climate Change.

Position Requirements 

In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must be in possession of the following:  Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline with a strong grounding in science, mathematics, engineering, actuarial science, statistics, business or other quantitative training. 
• Master’s Degree in any of the above, or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya. 

 Experience 

The applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in carbon trading, out of which three (3) years must have been in Kenya. 

Knowledge, Skills and Competences 

1. The applicant should have a good understanding of the national climate change institutional framework and poses strong technical and policy background on NDC, NAP and NCCAP processes. 
2. In addition, he/she should demonstrate possession of the following: 
• Strong writing, analytical and quantitative skills; ii) Excellent drafting, presentation and report writing skills; 
• Statistics and Accounting skills; 
• Highly motivated, results driven, and able to multi-task; 
• Excellent computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and internet search); 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili languages. 
3. The applicant should also demonstrate ability in the following: 
• Work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors at all levels; 
• Create complex carbon models; 

Added Advantages 

1. Specialized training/short courses and experience in the following areas: 
• Carbon Market Registry; and/or 
• Carbon Trading will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Application details: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/

SENIOR INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Climate Change and working under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Director, Climate Change Adaptation, the Senior Information and Knowledge Management Assistant will assist in carrying out the following tasks: 

1. Overall Coordination and Organization of project related meetings; 
2. Coordination of stakeholders at all levels – including, National, County, Community, Development Partners and Private Sector; 
3. Overall project Information and Knowledge Management; 
4. Timely drafting of required concept notes, reports, briefs and talking points; 
5. Planning and Management of events/conferences; 
6. Communication and exchange/sharing of information and knowledge with target groups;
7. Preparation of work plans and coordination of activities with the office of the Director Climate Change; and 
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time. 

Requirements 

Applicants must possess the following, in order to be considered for appointment to the position: Academic Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in Communications, International Relations/Diplomacy, or a related field from a University recognized in Kenya; and 
2. Master’s Degree in any of the above, or a related field from a University recognized in Kenya. 

Experience: 

1. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in communication and/or knowledge management, out which three (3) years must have been in the following areas: a. Research, Data Collection, and Analysis and Report Writing; and b. Knowledge Management. 
2. Minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience in working with State and Non-State Actors. 

Knowledge/ Competences

1. Good understanding of the national climate change institutional framework; and 
2. Strong technical and policy background on the Kenya National Policy and Legal Instruments, UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, NDC, NAP, NCCAP processes. 
3. In addition, he/she should demonstrate ability in the following: 
• Work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors at all levels; 
• Excellent managerial / supervisory Skills; 
• Excellent drafting, presentation and report writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills; 
• Excellent computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (MS Excel) and internet search; 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. 

Added Advantages 

Experience in: 

• working with climate change and environmental management related programmes/projects; and
• events organization coordination; and 

Specialized training/short courses in the following areas: 

• Report Writing; and 
• Proposal Development, each lasting a duration of not less than five (5) days will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Application page: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/ 

SENIOR ADAPTATION ASSISTANT

The Senior Adaptation Assistant will be responsible for the overall support to the Climate Change Directorate in the coordination of the Adaptation under the guidance of the Deputy Director, Climate Change Adaptation.

Term of Engagement 

The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months contract with possibility of extension subject to performance. 

Logistics and Reporting 

The Senior Adaptation Assistant will be based at the State Department for Environment and Climate Change Headquarters. He/She will report to the Director, Climate Change through the Deputy Director Climate Change Adaptation.

Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management and/or Science, Natural Resource Management or a related field; and 
2. Master’s Degree in any of the above areas, or a related field from a recognized institution in Kenya.
3. A PhD in any of the above, or related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

1. The applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years’ proven work experience in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of climate change projects out of which three (3) years must have been in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation, including budget development and management of projects and programs in climate change adaptation/resilience.
2. Experience in: 
• working in a multi-sectoral and multi stakeholder climate change adaptation projects in Kenya; and 
• resource mobilization/fundraising and proposal development through bilateral or multilateral partners including UNFCCC climate finance mechanisms will be added advantages 

Skills & Competencies

1. be conversant with the Government development priorities and policies; and financial/accounting regulations and procedures; 
2. have a demonstrated ability in the following: 
• Managing the implementation of large multi stakeholder projects; 
• Resource mobilization; 
• Managing technical and administrative teams; 
• Working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors and at all levels; 
• Developing durable partnerships with collaborating agencies;
3. demonstrate the following: 
• Managerial/ supervisory skills; 
• Good Computer application skills in common word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (MS Excel) and internet search; 
• Excellent drafting, presentation and report wrting skills; 
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills; and 
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. 

Added Advantages 

1. Possession of certificates in the following areas: 
• Management/leadership each lasting a duration of at least four (4) weeks; and/or 
• Project Planning and/or Management, Monitoring and Evaluation each lasting a duration of at least four (4) weeks; 
• Report/Proposal writing, lasting a duration of at least one (1) week; 
2. Specialised training in the following areas: 
• Climate Change adaptation/Resileine building 
• Project Planning and Management, and 
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects; 
3. Experience in working with the following: 
• government (national and county), private sector and civil society actors in climate change adaptation and resilience building; and 
• projects related to: 
• Climate change policy development, coordination and integration of NDC, NAP and NCCAP; and 
• Climate change adaptation and implementation will be added advantages

Deadline: 2 May 2023

Job application details: https://www.environment.go.ke/vacancies/

Climate Finance Officer

 Your responsibilities

We are looking for candidates with strong and cutting-edge communication and outreach skills and a track record of analyzing, strategizing and delivery in the climate justice arena. If you thrive in a fast-paced working environment with a very diverse range of stakeholders, we would welcome your application.

As part of the Alliance, your work will strengthen the bridge between local climate solutions and innovation and policy makers, doers and thinkers in the countries we work in. You will develop and foster relationships with key officials in climate change/ climate justice arena, national and sub-national Governments, players in the climate finance space and horizon scan for the latest exciting local climate solutions in the countries we work in. You’ll also keep track of climate finance negotiations, and guide strategy on influencing climate financing and processes to be more inclusive and directed towards local solutions.

1. Horizon scanning: In conjunction with in-country colleagues, sharing insights with our key stakeholders on the often-unsung heroes that are tackling climate change in the countries that we work in and foster the exchange of new ideas and partnerships and analyze opportunities for scaling up these approaches.
2. Climate finance: Linking local community practice to climate finance opportunities; making climate finance flows more responsive to local communities’ needs; guiding VCA climate finance influencing strategy including submissions on climate finance to the various UNFCCC bodies
3. Project management: Coordinate the implementation and delivery of specific activities within the Alliance that will bring climate change actors & solutions to the global space for pioneering collaborations.
4. Visits and events: Curating events with a range of high level, diverse thought leaders and influencers to link.

There is real opportunity in this role to help build a more just and representative global climate change community by bringing to the fore, local climate change leaders and solutions that have been sidelined for way too long on the global stage, and securing climate finance for those solutions.

Your profile

• At least 6 years of work experience in an international organization that aligns to this role.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience of high-level international stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelors in environment, climate & international development or related.
• Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders to time and quality.
• Track record of working with communities (youth, women, and creatives, urban & rural communities) in at least one of the countries we work in.
• Demonstrable understanding of climate finance flows at national, regional and global levels and development of influencing climate finance flow strategies at all levels required; participation in UNFCCC submission and/or negotiation processes preferred.
• Experience in reaching out to diverse audiences using cutting edge communication and smart campaign methodologies
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Strong affinity for just climate action.

 

Deadline: May 4, 2023

Application information: https://hivos.org/vacancy/climate-finance-officer/ 

Program Assistant – Free To Be Me Program

 

About Free to be Me

Free to Be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative program that helps build and maintain a vibrant Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) movement that is confident and capable to lobby and advocate for their human and economic rights. The program is led by an alliance of three consortium members – Hivos (the lead party), ILGA World and Positive Vibes. Together the alliance will coach, accompany, fund and train GEDI persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate (public) support, and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect GEDI people’s human and economic rights.

The program is being implemented in 14 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The program started in April 2021 and is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Power of Voices program, which is part of the Strengthening Civil Society subsidy framework. The five-year program has a budget of EUR 37 million.

Responsibilities

Operations and logistics

• Maintains logistical and administrative activities and corresponding systems for internal and external communication, fulfils information requirements.
• Organizes and keeps track of meetings (minutes and tracking of items), maintains and applies department agenda and planning, organizes periodic and one-off events, monitors reporting schedules and requirements.
• Performs a variety of logistics tasks such as organizing travel and events.
• Working closely with the GPM and responsible technical leads to organize overall F2BM team meetings such as staff meetings, annual planning and reflection meetings, annual team building.

Program support

• Processing information: Is in charge of entering program-related financial and other data and processing it into standard systems.
• Support in positioning: Is part of the Free to be Me team in the region and as such interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• The PA manages the documentation (financial, administrative and technical), archiving and distribution of documents in the NextCloud platform, as well as the follow-up on the updates of the sub-projects and respective documentation in the Hivos project management system (All Solutions).
• The PA provides administrative support as needed in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in collaboration with the rest of the team and shares possible synergies.
• Create and modify documents e.g. invoices, reports, memos, letters etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation using Microsoft Office.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of contracts for partners and consultants using the Hivos information management system (All Solutions).
• May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation
• Supporting the program team in regard to grants program monitoring, evaluation and learning to shape funding priorities and inform capacity strengthening opportunities.
• Ensure timely external communication and support in relationships with consultants or external facilitators, providing expertise to the program.

Procurement support

• The PA is the responsible for the following-up of the deliverables and payments of the consultancy contracts implemented
• Supporting program team in procuring of goods and services such as consultancies, flights, accommodation and conference which includes coordinating approval of terms of reference by the GPM; reviewing, preparing and ensuring approval of contracts, invoices, purchase requisition and other documentation necessary for the relevant processes.
• Any other duties assigned to them.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or comparable work experience, and higher level of working and thinking.
• Able to speak and write English fluently, knowledge of French, Swahili, Portuguese or other relevant languages are a bonus.
• Approximately 3 years of work experience in a professional organization, and preferably in an international environment.
• A proactive, open-minded team player with a positive attitude, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Supportive of the goals of Free to be Me.
• Familiar with working with financial administrative systems.
• Skilled in organizing and planning.
• Experience in supporting the organization of events, preferably also online.
• Ability to think and act creatively and ‘outside the box’ to solve problems
• High level of integrity.
• Lived experience as a rights holder is an asset.

 Deadline: May 4, 2023

Application page: https://hivos.org/vacancy/program-assistant-free-to-be-me-program/

Program Assistant

Responsibilities

Operations and logistics

• Maintains logistical and administrative activities and corresponding systems for internal and external communication, fulfils information requirements.
• Organizes and keeps track of meetings (minutes and tracking of items), maintains and applies department agenda and planning, organizes periodic and one-off events, monitors reporting schedules and requirements.
• Performs a variety of logistics tasks such as organising travel and events.
• Working closely with the Program/Project Managers and responsible technical leads to organize overall team meetings such as staff meetings, annual planning and reflection meetings, annual team building.

Program support

• Processing Information: Is in charge of entering program-related financial and other data and processing it into standard systems.
• Support in positioning: Is part of the Programs/Projects team in the region and as such interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• The PA manages the documentation (financial, administrative and technical), archiving and distribution of documents in the nextcloud platform, as well as the follow-up on the updates of the subprojects and respective documentation in the Hivos project management system (All Solutions).
• The PA provides administrative support as needed in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in collaboration with the rest of the team and shares possible synergies.
• Create and modify documents e.g. invoices, reports, memos, letters etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation using Microsoft Office.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of contracts for partners and consultants using the Hivos information management system (All Solutions).
• May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation
• Supporting the program team in regard to grants program monitoring, evaluation and learning to shape funding priorities and inform capacity strengthening opportunities.
• Ensure timely external communication and support in relationships with consultants or external facilitators, providing expertise to the program.

Procurement support

• The PA is the responsible for the following-up of the deliverables and payments of the consultancy contracts implemented.
• Supporting program team in procuring of goods and services such as consultancies, flights, accommodation and conference which includes coordinating approval of terms of reference by the Program/Project Managers ; reviewing, preparing and ensuring approval of contracts, invoices, purchase requisition and other documentation necessary for the relevant processes.
• Any other duties assigned to them.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or comparable work experience, and higher level of working and thinking.
• Able to speak and write English fluently, knowledge of French, Swahili, Portuguese or other relevant languages are a bonus.
• Approximately 3 years of work experience in a professional organization, and preferably in an international environment.
• A proactive, open-minded team player with a positive attitude, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Supportive of the goals of Hivos and alignment of the Hivos Values.
• Familiar with working with financial administrative systems.
• Skilled in organizing and planning.
• Experience in supporting the organization of events, preferably also online.
• Ability to think and act creatively and ‘outside the box’ to solve problems
• High level of integrity.

Deadline: May 4, 2023

 Application Link:  https://hivos.org/vacancy/program-assistant-in-nairobi/