Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes and Projects) – P5

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is a specialized Institution of the East African Community (EAC) established by the EAC Partner States through a negotiated Protocol for Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin. The broad functions of LVBC are to promote, facilitate and coordinate activities of different actors towards sustainable development and management of natural resources of the Lake Victoria Basin.

The Headquarters of the Secretariat of the Commission is based in Kisumu, Kenya. The LVBC Secretariat hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidate who must be a national of Republics of Burundi and Uganda for the following vacant post:

JOB TITLE: Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes and Projects) – P5

(REF: LVBC/HR/2012/04)

CONTRACT TERM: 3 Years renewable once

Main Purpose of the Job

The position of Deputy Executive Secretary (Projects and Programmes) in the Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat is an Executive one with EAC salary grade P5. The main purpose of this job is to coordinate projects and programmes to ensure effective and efficient implementation to enhance the development of the Lake Victoria Basin as an Economic Growth Zone for the Community.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Executive Secretary, Projects and Programmes are as follows:

1. Deputize the Executive Secretary in providing oversight role of coordinating LVBC projects and programmes;

2. Initiate and coordinate the process of harmonization of policies, laws, regulations and standards with specific relevance to the development of Lake Victoria Basin;
3. Provide guidance on the development and implementation of Sectoral projects and programmes in the Basin;
4. Coordinate the development and implementation of systems for monitoring, evaluation and compliance with agreed policies and actions by Partner States and other stakeholders;

5. Analyse reports from Partner States’ institutions on their activities relating to the management of the Basin as specified in the Protocol;

6. Coordinate the involvement of the Commission in Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEA’s) and projects thereof in liaison with the Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Finance and Administration (DES-FAD);
7. Promote coordinated engagement and participation of the civil society organizations and the Private Sector in the sustainable development initiatives in the Lake Basin;
8. Promote capacity building, institutional development and research in the Basin;

9. Liaise with the National Focal Points in the Partner States for coordinated implementation of projects and programmes;
10. Collaborate with DES-FAD in formulation and implementation of annual work plans and budget;

11. Ensure overall consistencies, synergies and quality in Projects and Programmes implementation and high performance level;

12. Jointly with DES-FAD provide guidance and technical support to the Sectoral Council of Ministers and take appropriate follow-up actions as decided/directed by the Sectoral Council;
13. Guide identification and development of new projects and programmes, as strategic initiatives within the LVBC mandate;

14. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Qualifications

I. Education

An advanced University Degree in Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Natural Resources Management/Economics, Management studies or related fields but with a greater understanding of global environmental issues and projects development and management. A PhD in relevant field is an added advantage.

II. Work Experience

i. At least 10 years of experience, of which 7 should be at Senior Level in a relevant field;
ii. Experience as a manager/coordinator of a complex shared ecosystem, and technical environment programme;

iii. Ability in Programme planning, Implementation, Coordination and Evaluation of a Regional Scientific and Technical Programme.

iv. Proven experience with Project Development, Implementation and Evaluation.
v. Sound knowledge of main Development Partners;
vi. Experience in Resources Mobilisation, financing agreement negotiation and management;

Skills and Competencies

i. Must have strong administrative and organizational skills;
ii. Must have excellent writing and communication skills;
iii. Ability to work in a multi cultural/diverse environment; and
iv. Ability to work under pressure.

Remuneration and Fringe Benefits

The job is at EAC P5 scale with corresponding benefits specified for it.

Age Limit

The candidate must not be more than 54 years old.


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How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:

The Executive Secretary,

Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,

P. O. Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 6344

Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: recruitment@lvbcsec.org

To be received not later than 15th June 2012.

This advertisement replaces the one that appeared in the East African News Paper, Newvision and Le Renouveau on 26th March 2012 and LVBC/EAC websites on22nd March 2012. Candidates who had applied need to re-apply.

Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply


Lake Victoria Basin Commission will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.