Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Natural Resource Management Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenue raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management of county governments. 

The Commission seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the following position: 

Natural Resource Management Officer 

The successful candidate will assist the Advisor, Natural Resource Management in the development of an integrated and transparent framework of the identified natural resources, provide technical advice on, and oversee the implementation of strategies on effective natural resource exploitation. 

S/he will also assist in the promotion of local capacities in sustainable natural resources management and be responsible for championing the natural resource policy and reforms, management, and resultant benefit sharing. 

The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi and will require frequent travel outside Nairobi. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the natural resource policy formulation/reforms, exploitation and effective revenue enhancement. 
• Work with other team members to ensure an integrated approach to sustainable resource management and stable economic development in Kenya. 
• Oversee the strengthening of the government’s capacity for negotiation with international oil, coal and gas companies and other interest groups; and to refocus activities from the production side of the oil, coal and gas sector. 
• Liaise with other stakeholders in the sustainable exploitation of renewable and nonrenewable resources. 
• Assist in the development for a framework for equitable sharing of the proceeds of the natural resources. 
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Advisor, Natural Resource Management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental discipline or related field or a Diploma in a relevant field coupled with at least eight years of experience will be considered. 
• At least four years of experience working in Natural Resource Management and/or Economic Governance with a minimum of 2 years in management position. 
• Experience in designing, managing and implementing natural resources or governance activities with particular focus on the extractive mineral sector. 
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating natural resource and/or economic governance activities. 
• Previous experience with a clear understanding of a results based approach to project implementation, monitoring and reporting will be an added advantage. 
• Previous work experience and knowledge of natural resource conditions in Kenya will be a distinct advantage. 
• Proficiency in Resource Computer applications will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions of Service 

The successful candidate for the above position will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.

Application Process 

If your training, experience and competence match or exceed the above specifications, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials. 

You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. 

The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for. Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by 14th October 2013 as follows: 

To: 

The Commission Secretary

Commission on Revenue Allocation 

14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block 

P.O. Box 1310 - 00200 

Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.