Program Officer – Climate Change
1 month ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
For those in need Dorcas is active in Eastern Europe, Eastern Africa and the Middle East. Local colleagues lead our 14 country offices. We invest in resilient communities in which everyone can participate. We help over one million people annually. When a disaster or a crisis occurs, we provide humanitarian assistance and support communities to rebuild themselves. At the same time, we invest in structural solutions for poverty and social exclusion. In our work we are accountable, compassionate, determined and locally led.
JOB SUMMARY
Dorcas recognizes that Kenya’s development agenda is susceptible to adverse effects of climate change which will have far reaching ramifications on the GDP, food security, natural resources, livelihoods, peace and stability. Consequently, Dorcas works to compliment national and county government efforts as outlined in the Kenyan Climate Change Legislation[1], Climate Change Action Plan, the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), the Kenyan Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (GESIP), amongst others. Dorcas's strategy on climate change is anchored in a locally led partnerships with communities; the government; civil society actors and the private sector; strengthening capacities of communities; investing in resilience programs; policy influencing and developing economic ventures that enhance communities’ resilience. We are looking for a motivated and skilled climate change professional with hands-on experience in designing climate change programs that bring tangible changes in communities, especially in areas of Nature Based Solutions and Enterprises, Climate Smart Agriculture, Climate and Gender Justice, Just Energy Transition, as well as Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Policy Influencing. The holder of this position must demonstrate experience in fundraising for climate change programs, building consortiums, working with multi-stakeholder partners, as well as collaborating with different organizations including county governments and the private sector.RequirementsA minimum of a bachelor's degree in environment or related areas with 5 years’ working experience in climate change related programming. A graduate degree in relevant areas will be an added advantage.A proven track record of good knowledge and understanding of county, national, regional and international obligations, policies and regulations relating to climate changeA good understanding of climate change negotiations and financial mechanismsProven experience in project implementation and working in teams. Experience in working for a faith-based organization is an added advantage but not necessary.Strong report and proposal writing skillsDemonstrable networks at national and county level in the field of climate change governanceExperience working with diverse partners including development partners and other climate related groups is an added advantage.Qualified candidates will send their applications letter and CV to kenyaoffice@kenya.dorcas.org on or before the 14th of March 2024 with the subject “Climate Change Program Officer”.Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.The protection of your personal data is important to Dorcas. By submitting your application, you consent to Dorcas to use your data only for the recruitment process. Your data will be treated confidentially, and Dorcas will not use your data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.Our recruitment policy and procedure will include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program ImplementationProvide technical support to DAI-K local partners in different counties to enable them effectively implement climate change programs.Contribute to learning and documentation of best practices and innovations in climate change.Prepare quality reports on climate change according to Dorcas and development partners reporting schedules.Coordinate the review and implementation of the overarching Dorcas Climate change strategy and policy.Support mainstreaming of climate change in Dorcas projects across various Counties.Keep abreast with climate change issues and support continuous assessment and mitigation of Dorcas programs to climate change risks.Networking, Partnerships & AdvocacyDevelop partnerships with different organizations working in the climate change space including county governments, CSOs, knowledge centers and the private sector and position Dorcas among climate change actors in Kenya.Support internal and external communications in climate change – including but not limited to publication of articles and blog posts, commissioning of relevant communications products and guiding the overall communications strategy with support from other program leads.Represent Dorcas at various forums discussing climate change actions in Kenya, regionally and InternationallyParticipate and contribute to climate change policy influencing initiatives at both the county and national government levels.Resource MobilizationSupport DAI–K resource mobilization efforts by maintaining relationships with local and international partnersIdentify and map different funding opportunities both locally and internationallyIn partnership with other programs and the country director, establish an internal enabling environment that facilitates collaboration for fundraising (DAI – K one program approach to fundraising).Initiate and or support in the development of innovative proposals in climate change mitigation and adaptation
REQUIRED SKILLS
Project management, Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Leadership skills, Team leadership, Project implementation, Research planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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