WWF- The global
conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:
Oil and Gas Officer
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Governance Coordinator, the Oil and Gas Officer will
- implement the Oil for Development
Project;
- provide support in the development,
management, promotion and be generally responsible for the delivery of oil
for development project related activities, partnerships and initiatives
within WWF Kenya Country Office;
- work closely with the Governance
Coordinator in contributing to WWF’s Africa vision by harnessing WWF’s
power through mobilizing people, knowledge, and partnerships within the
oil and gas sector;
- prepare and submit quality and
timely work plans, budgets and technical progress reports to Country
office and relevant donors;
- participate in media-opportunities
as requested and/or as appropriate;
- management and administration of
third party contracts.
The applicant must possess
- at least a minimum of a bachelors
degree in geology, petroleum or other mineral development related
studies;
- at least 3 years of professional
experience, with a minimum of 2 years work experience on extractives
industry/ energy issues;
- experience in environmental and
natural resource management is an added advantage;
- proven experience in implementation
of community mobilization, policy advocacy, lobbying, capacity building
and organizational development;
- strong interpersonal and networking
skills, ability to work with local and international organizations as well
as working with local and central government agencies on complex issues
related to energy is desired.
Policy and Partnerships Officer
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Governance Coordinator, the Policy and Partnership Officer will
- provide expert support on policy and
partnership knowledge necessary to inform the development of policy and
partnership initiatives;
- support the governance coordinator
in contributing to WWF’s Africa vision by harnessing WWF’s power in policy
and governance engagement through mobilizing people, knowledge, and
partnerships;
- support in developing and
implementing a programme aimed at policy analysis, partnership building,
CSOs capacity building in policy advocacy and private sector policy
compliance and engagement among other strategic WWF partners and
interests;
- identification and support in the
development and submission of WWF funding proposals to specific and
relevant funding lines;
- management and administration of
third party contracts.
The applicant must possess
- at least a minimum bachelor degree
in environmental, development studies, international relations, economics,
social sciences, policy, public administration or management and training fields,
an advanced degree will be added advantage;
- at least 3 years of relevant
development experience in policy development, policy and advocacy;
- experience working with large-scale
programmes and organisations, in policy and or partnerships;
- proven experience in policy
advocacy, training and development of educational materials;
- relevant experience in private
sector engagement and or civil society;
- a good grasp of the present
structure of governance in Kenya under the new constitutional dispensation;
- excellent partnership, relationship
management and diplomatic skills is desirable.
Interested candidates who meet the above
requirements and have excellent organizational skills and a strong capacity to
work independently as well as ability to work within a multidisciplinary and
multicultural team under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations with a
good command of the English and Kiswahili language, written and verbal.
Adhering to
WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable
should email a cover letter and CV with the Oil and Gas Officer OR Policy and
Partnerships Officer Application on the subject line to the Human Resource
Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 12 July 2013.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
