Tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the grant delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate inputs from consultants, service providers, and implementing partners.
• Prepare annual and quarterly work plans in consultation with FAO, NDA, MoECCF, CoG, and other stakeholders.
• Act as Secretary to the PSC, preparing agenda, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Provide technical coordination and guidance to all project outputs.
• Ensure the logical flow of interdependent activities across the project.
• Oversee and review development of county climate adaptation plans in close collaboration with service providers and national stakeholders.
• Consolidate input for the development of a review report of NAP implementation.
• Ensure technical quality of deliverables, including reports, M&E systems, and knowledge products.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and results in line with the Logical Framework and GCF reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation of progress and completion reports for FAO and GCF.
• Maintain transparent and accountable reporting systems.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project partners.
• Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in project activities.
• Support organization of workshops, consultations, and the Climate Investment Forum.
• Identify potential implementation challenges and propose mitigation measures.
• Report promptly on any delays or difficulties to FAO and the PSC
• CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science, climate studies, natural resource management or a closely related field from a recognized university is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in climate change adaptation planning, implementation, or related work
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Kiswahili
• National of Kenya