WWF Kenya Marine Project Manager

Marine Project Manager

Ref: CKP/KMNR/01/2013

To be based in Mkokoni, Lamu.

Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme (CKP) Coordinator, the Marine Project Manager will ensure that the WWF Coastal Kenya Programme Action Plan is effectively implemented through this particular project by providing advice and collaboration as appropriate to the Programme Coordinator. 

The incumbent will participate in strategic partnership building at the project level; implementation of effective project organizational/management structures, policies, and processes; fundraising for project activity implementation; and ensuring that the project technical standards and reporting requirements are met.

The incumbent must possess: 

• A university degree in Marine Natural Resource/MarineEnvironmental Management, Project Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany or related field; 
• at least 3 years experience in a similar position; 
• technical proficiency in conservation and marine natural resource management; 
• excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Kiswahili, knowledge of local cultures are added advantages; 
• clean driving license (minimum Class E), with at least 3 years driving experience; 
• skills in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management; 
• good skills in project planning, proposal writing, management, implementation and evaluation as well as experience of working with a diversity of donors; 
• a working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects; 
• ability to work in a multi-cultural environment that is sensitive to cultural, religious and gender differences and promoting team synergy; 
• ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector and the scientific community; adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands.

Interested candidates adhering to WWF’s values, which are:Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable and who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV and must quote the specific position and reference number on the subject line providing telephone and email contacts of three referees to the 

Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO,
HResource@wwfesarpo.org 

not later than 13 February 2013.
 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF Kenya Country Office

ACS Plaza, Lenana Road
P.O. Box 62440 Nairobi, 00200 

Kenya

Email: info@wwfesarpo.org

Website: www.panda.org/esarpo