THE ROLE

The Project Officer 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, monitor and report on progress of project activities specifically on issues related to gender equality and Inclusion, SBCC in line with the detailed project implementation plan and to provide administrative and logistical support with all stakeholders for seamless project success.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/ experience essential: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and development, International development, Sociology and other related studies.
• Technical knowledge of Gender Equality and Inclusion in general, and as it relates to relevant sectors, especially Women’s Economic Empowerment
• At least 3 years progressive experience in Gender Transformative and Rights based Approaches into project design, implementation and M&E
• Direct project management experience, donor reporting and capacity building, preferably in the Natural Resource management and climate change adaptation.
• 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.