Programme Manager- Environment & Climate Change at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects/programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects in environment, climate, and biodiversity by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.
• Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments of contributions.
• Support policy dialogue with relevant Government of Kenya ministries, development agencies, donors, and relevant stakeholders in the sector, including drafting speaking notes, briefings, participating in, and drafting reports.
• Represent Sweden and actively participate in co-ordination for a, technical and sectoral meetings; program reviews; technical discussions, and field visits.
• Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with relevant bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral actors.
• Contribute to the development of Sweden's strategies and policies for Kenya.

Education, Competence & Experience

• Masters degree in environmental sciences, climate change, natural sciences, forestry, or other relevant academic background.
• Previous experience in the development sector working with a broad range of actors within the thematic areas of environmental management, preferable linked to biodiversity, natural resources management including environmentally induced conflicts, circular economy, innovative financing, and private sector development and/or related areas.
• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the above areas.
• Good knowledge and practical experience on the climate change and biodiversity policy landscape at national, regional and international levels.
• Previous experience working with UN agencies, interstate membership organizations, non-governmental organizations, governmental agencies, and ministries on national and/or county level.
• Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to seek information independently.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and computer skills.
• Excellent conceptualization and reporting skills.

Additional Skills

• Good knowledge of the Kenyan development context in general (including institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, etc.) and specifically in relation to environment, climate change and biodiversity.
• Good knowledge on the just and green transition/low-carbon development including evolving carbon markets and bio-economy in Kenya and the region.
• An understanding of multidimensional poverty analysis principles.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, in relation to environment, climate and biodiversity.
• Experience working with a range number of actors including the private sector and civil society.
• Experience of working with results-based management.
• Good experience of working with reporting and documenting systems.

Personal attributes

• Dynamic team player able to work across relevant sectors and across different focus areas and take initiative as well as work independently.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate, share knowledge and experiences, and cooperate easily with colleagues.

What to expect as an employee:

• Medical Insurance (family eligibility is subject to completion of probation)
• Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment)
• 28 days of annual leave
• Gym allowance
• Competitive remuneration