Kenya Water Towers Agency Director – Community Partnerships and Sustainable Livelihoods Jobs
Job Purpose
To provide strategic direction in the coordination of community partnerships and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the water towers.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction on community partnerships and sustainable livelihoods in the water towers.
Advice the management on sustainable livelihood programme and nature-based business enterprises in the water towers.
Oversee formulation of strategies and policies on sustainable livelihood programmes and nature-based business enterprises in the water towers.
Oversee evaluation of project/ programmes viability and advise on their effective implementations
Oversee establishment of innovative approaches for sustainable management of Water Towers ecosystem;
Promote and coordinate partnerships towards sustainable management of water towers within the Region, sub- region and in all the forty-seven Counties
Oversee Implementation of sustainable community livelihood programmes in all the water towers ecosystem within the forty-seven Counties;
Coordinate implementation of Green Economy, Blue Economy and mainstreaming of climate change adaptation within water towers ecosystem;
Coordinate Multilateral Environmental Agreements and other International & regional linkages;
Support the development of National policy framework and legislation in regard to collaboration, partnership and business development;
Develop and Coordinate strategies for resources mobilization from local and international funding mechanisms;
Promote and coordinate partnerships towards sustainable management of water towers within the Region, sub- region and in all the forty-seven Counties in Kenya;
Oversee development of community engagement framework
Provide leadership in capacity development of communities and stakeholders on nature-based business enterprises
Oversee the development of strategies to support climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions to reduce dependency on Water Towers ecosystem resources by communities living around water towers.
Oversee preparation and submission of all quarterly and annual reports and work plans for the Directorate;
Review and approve all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Directorate;
Guide on training needs for the Directorate’s staff;
Guide on requirements for manpower development and capacity building;
Involved in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
Coordinate identification of procurement needs of the Directorate.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Responsible for the implementation of all the decisions of the CEO and Management
Oversee the preparation and implementation of the Directorates annual work plans and budgets;
Oversee the preparation, implementation and management of the Directorate’s Performance Contract and procurement plan;
Ensure preparation and submission of periodic status reports;
Participate in relevant committees in the Agency;
Review technical papers regarding Community Partnerships and Sustainable Livelihoods for submission to the Technical and Strategy Committee of the Board;
Mentor and coach Directorate’s staff.
Job Competencies (Knowledge; Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic qualifications
Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Sciences; Economics and Commerce or any other related field from a recognized University;
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Sciences; Economics and Commerce or any other related field from a recognized University;
A Doctorate is an added advantage;
Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the Natural Resource Management Sector;
Demonstrate a clear understanding of local; national and international conventions and treaties governing natural resource management;
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application.
Previous relevant work experience required
A minimum period of twelve (12) years’ of relevant work experience at least five (5) years relevant work experience in Senior Management.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Water Towers Agency Director – Community Partnerships and Sustainable Livelihoods Jobs
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