Community Based Environmental Conservation (COBEC) Project Manager Job in Malindi Kenya

Community Based Environmental Conservation - COBEC

Vacant Position: Project Manager

Applications are invited for qualified person to fill in the position of Project Manager in the project titled: Enhancing Community Participation in Environmental Management through Alternative Livelihood and Capacity Building Project in Marereni. 

Suitable candidates need have the following -

Requirements

• Preferably a Degree in Natural Resource Management/Environmental Studies, Community Development, Project Management, Wildlife Management or its equivalent and other related areas.
• Have served in a relevant position with experience of atleast three years in environmental conservation or project management
• At least three years of relevant experience in donor funded projects
• Ability to work as a team leader with minimum supervision
• A person who is honest and of high integrity
• Must be Computer literate
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local Miji Kenda language is an added advantage.
• Motorbike  riding license

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following

• Implementing the project activities
• Secretary to the PIC responsible for taking minutes during PIC meeting
• Proper documentation and record keeping of the projects records
• Proper financial management (expenditure and Incomes) with advice from CDTF
• Liaise with the community to implement the project activities as outlined in the project document
• Prudent project management of the project
• Provide periodic report on the project progress
• Resolve conflicts due to conflicting interests among community groups
• Internal periodic monitoring and evaluation of the project performance

Terms of Service: Benefits for the above position include a competitive salary and an opportunity to acquire skills on project implementation. 

Interested applicants should send one (1) copy of the application for the above position. 

Applications should be addressed to: 

The 
Project Implementation Committee (PIC)
Community Based Environmental Conservation
Marereni Office
Marereni-Malindi

Email Address: cobec2012@yahoo.com or   hand delivered to project office in Marereni.

Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for submitting application is 25th November 2014

Applications received latter than this date will not be considered. 

Please Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.