EAST AFRICA REGIONAL COORDINATOR

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Job Type:             Full time (employed or consultancy)       Travel:                  Yes

                                (Initially two year contract, renewable)

 

Location:             Based at the INTASAVE Kenya                   Salary:                                  Senior level – dependent

                                Office, Nairobi                                                                                   on skills and competences

 

The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual for the position of East Africa Regional Coordinator, initially for a two-year term (open to renewal for the right candidate).  The EARC will work directly with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), managing and coordinating a growing number of projects in the East Africa region relating to innovative climate change solutions and sustainable international development. The other duties of the position are:

 

• Managing the East Africa operations of INTASAVE, including budgets, personnel and necessary administration

• Leading on South-South knowledge exchange and development initiatives involving Africa

• Expanding the work of INTASAVE across the region and working together with the global philanthropy team and the CEO to achieve this

• Identifying and assessing opportunities for new projects and initiatives

• Approaching potential partners, funders and relevant parties, to maximise the impact of INTASAVE’s reach and work

• Promoting INTASAVE and its work in Africa and overseas

• Other duties as designated by the CEO from time to time

Essential selection criteria is as follows:

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject with strong focus on climate change OR/AND the equivalent in terms of experience and seniority

• Knowledge and experience of sustainable development issues, climate compatible development and renewable energy;

• Experience of and proven expertise working at a senior level, with demonstrable results

• Strong knowledge and understanding of South-South education and exchange, including methodologies and practices

• Extensive networks across East Africa, including government, international donors and the climate related sector

• Extensive experience in relevant sectors across East Africa

• Proven ability and understanding of project management, implementation and monitoring, with practical experience with communities across East Africa

• Practical experience and understanding of semi-arid and arid regions, including challenges faced in terms of climate adaptation and mitigation

• Experience of writing complex documents for consumption by both technical and non-technical users;

• Experience working for a global organisation with international standards and expectations, in relation to delivery, implementation and performance

 

The INTASAVE Partnership & CARIBSAVE are Not-For-Profit international organisations with regional headquarters in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and UK/Europe, working across South-South regions and China. The INTASAVE Partnership specialises in innovative climate change solutions and sustainable international development, working around the world with governments, regional organisations, communities, the private sector, universities, international development agencies and development banks.   

 

Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and competences. Please submit your application complete with a covering letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager at: hr@caribsave.org. When submitting your application please quote reference EAST AFRICA REGIONAL COORDINATOR in the subject title of the email and indicate where the advertisement was seen. 

 

PLEASE NOTE the successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring the necessary work permit/visa to work and be based in Kenya

 

Closing date for applications: Friday, 17^th January 2014