Programme Officer – Forests and Climate Change
Submitted by Website Officer on 18 January 2013 - 1:29pm
Organization:
PACJA
Deadline:
19 January 2013
The Pan African Climate Justice Allianceis looking for a qualified personto fill the position of a
Programme Officer (Forests and Climate Change), to be in charge of a three-country programme
supported by Forest Carbon Partnership Facility of the World Bank. In addition, the person will
perform a variety of tasks as needed and directed from time to time.
General duties and responsibilities
1. Participate in research:
- Coordinate research/fieldwork in selected locations within Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia
- Maintain appropriate communications with key stakeholders and partners. Stakeholders may include local and national government agencies; environmental, development, and social advocacy NGOs; private companies; and donor organisations
- Maintain databases related to the project/programme
- Assist in (literature) review, data analysis, and other tasks supporting research
- Assist with the preparation and publication of research results/reports
- Oversee the development of a database containing the data obtained from interviews and.
- Assist in other research activities as required.
2. Provide project management assistance:
- Work with relevant staff in the management of contracts and agreements with research partners, donors, consultants, and interns
- Contribute to the development of project proposals
- Assist in organising workshops, training or fieldwork as required
- Other duties as required by the project.
3. Participate in cross-programme/cross-project activities:
- Contribute to the organisation of and participate in activities, meetings and discussions as required
- Assist as and when necessary in planning and development of Medium Term Plans and reports as required
- Other tasks, as needed.
Requirements
Education, experience and technical skills
- Bachelors degree in social sciences, economics, forestry, environmental studies, or other related discipline. Advanced studies will be an added advantage.
- Strong background in statistics and quantitative analysis
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of and experience in conducting research on forestry and/or climate change issues and development of Geo-spatial maps.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.
Personal attributes and competencies
- Competent in personal organisation and priority setting, with the ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrates initiative; capable of working independently and as an effective team player
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
- Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.
Terms and conditions
- PACJA offers competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
- The appointment will be for a period of 1 year with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
- The duty station will be at PACJA, Headquarters, Kabarnet Road (off Ngong Road), Nairobi.
Application process
- The application deadline is 20th January 2013.
- We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.
Please send your cover and a detailed CV, including contact information for three referees, to: The Coordinator on: info@pacja.org
How to Apply:
The application deadline is 20th January 2013.
We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.
Please send your cover and a detailed CV, including contact information for three referees, to: The Coordinator on: info@pacja.org
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