Oct 26, FSC Indigenous Foundation IPARD Program Assistant – AFRICA Operations Jobs in Kenya

Objective:

The FSC-IF seeks an IPARD Program Assistant – Africa Operations to support the implementation of a sub-set of activities under the three IPARD objectives to reinforce IPARD’s focus on Africa. As a Program Assistant for the IPARD Program in Africa, the selected candidate will provide support to the IPARD Deputy Program Director & FSC-IF Regional Director for Africa & Asia for a number of Program and administrative tasks to support the objectives of IPARD.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect and prepare data and (background) information in the areas of IPARD IF’s activities at the country, regional and global levels.

Review and edit information requested and present it in the appropriate format.

Maintains logs, files, and update records in the prescribed format for subsequent use as indicated.

Prepare background material, presentations, working papers and tables for briefings, review sessions, meetings, webinars, and other events.

Organize meetings and prepare information prior and after the meeting (e.g., ppts, minutes, following up on decisions etc.).

Provides support to the procurement process, prepares purchase requisitions, prepares templates for evaluation committees, supports with Terms of Reference preparation, as well as Memorandums of Negotiation, documents procurement processes and related tasks in order to fulfill the necessary mandatory compliance steps in each process.

Prepares short reports on different subjects related to the three IPARD IF objectives.

Under supervision of the IPARD Deputy Program Director & FSC-IF Regional Director for Africa and Asia, assist and maintain good communication with African IPO, partners, and other key stakeholders.

Provide administrative support with consultants or sub-grantees such as following schedules for the delivery of products, organizing visits, meetings, sending reminders on behalf of the IPARD Deputy Program Director & FSC-IF Regional Director for Africa and Asia.

Organizes Program meetings and any other meetings with counterparts including IPOs, government, donors, private sector, NGOs, and other stakeholders, taking minutes of the meetings when requested.

Provides support for organizing training for IPO, governments, private sector, other stakeholders.

Performs other related duties as required for the smooth implementation of the program.

Qualifications

Experience working in similar position at a regional or international organizational level, coordinating projects at national or regional and international levels with focus on Indigenous Peoples or Indigenous women.

Experience working with International NGOs is desirable.

Professional in social and or environmental sciences, or related fields, with at least 3 years of experience with Indigenous Peoples projects and programs.

Good command of knowledge in associated dominant narratives in the climate change space; including but not limited to climate positive growth, climate finance, global goal on adaptation, loss and damage etc. all in line with indigenous peoples and Indigenous cultural landscapes.

Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views, and approaches to issues relevant to the FSC-IF.

Candidates must commit to working in accordance with IF’s mission, vision, governing principles, and IPARD’s management approaches outlined above.

Strong oral and written communication in English, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated experience in handling such environments and software as MS Office, communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and others), and other software.

Good interpersonal communication and coordination, organizational, and planning skills.

Ability to respond adequately and efficiently to pressure meeting deadlines.

Being a member of an Indigenous Communities or Peoples would be an added advantage.

Post graduate degree would be an added advantage.

French, Portuguese or Spanish language skills would be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to [email protected]:

CV (2 page maximum)

Cover letter (one page maximum) including: (a) your motivation; (b) salary proposal); and (c) two professional references (name, position, organization, email, and phone)

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