THE ROLE

The Project Officer (PO) will work under the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project. Their primary responsibility will be to implement gender transformative climate adaptation and resilience initiatives within the broader scope of the COSME project at the field level.  The PO will ensure effective partnership management and promote meaningful participation of stakeholders to successfully deliver on the project’s objectives. His/her role will include, mobilisation of project stakeholders, direct COSME project implementation, monitor and report on progress of project activities in line with the detailed project implementation plan and to provide administrative and logistical support. The role is intended to manage partnerships (county government, community groups, learning institutions, national NGOs, corporate agencies etc.) and sustain a good working relationship with all stakeholders for seamless project success.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental studies, Climate Science, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Related courses
• At least 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing partnerships in projects
• Direct project management experience, preferably in the climate action, conservation, environment, and disaster risk management or related field.
• Must have proven knowledge of or an interest in Nature Based Solutions and marine ecosystems
• Knowledge of women economic empowerment and gender integration best practices
• Knowledge and Experience on sustainable Livelihoods
• Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s values
• Motorcycle riding skills and experience

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

• Strong report writing skills
• Documentation of project impact stories of change
• Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills
• Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Good interpersonal, relationship and team working
• Conflict Management skills
• Ability to understand the cultural context of the coastal communities.
• Experience in program phase out management

Languages required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.