Natural Resources Management Specialist at Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

Position Title: Natural Resources Management Specialist
Duty Station: PCMU Eldoret
Reporting to: National Programme Coordinator
1. Job Purpose
The Natural Resources Management Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the
implementation of the NRM related activities under sub-component 1.2 (Improve
Environmental Sustainability, Integrated Natural Resources Management (INRM), and Ecosystem Services).
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Technical Leadership on INRM Approaches
• In collaboration with other project implementers, undertake or update inventories
of natural and environmental resources in the Programme area.
• Coordinate the conduct of environmental impact assessments of project activities
and ensure the integration of environmental aspects in all project activities.
• Initiate participatory forest management of gazetted forest and community
hilltops, and preparation of management plans for natural forests and hilltops.
• Provide contribution to the INReMP’s regular progress reports on the project
implementation.
B. Planning and Implementation of INRM Interventions
• Coordinate the project-assisted environmental, off-farm soil and water
conservation interventions undertaken by communities with support from
Programme partners
• In collaboration with the M&E Specialist, develop a system of monitoring and
evaluation of project supported and environmental related activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of the work plans and budgets, and progress reports
for the NRM sub-component.
• Provide assistance to INReMP and applicant communities in screening of
proposed sub-projects and assigning environmental categories.
• Visit proposed sub-project sites to assess baseline conditions and potential sitespecific impacts.
• Review sub-project specific environmental documentation and give
recommendations as needed, to applicant communities and designers, for
finalizing the documents.
• Participate in evaluation of sub-project proposals and advise on environmental
eligibility and acceptability of proposals, based on guidance provided in the ESCMF
and on personal experience.
C. Mainstreaming Environmental Safeguards and Climate Adaptation
• Continuously review and update the developed project SECAP risk management
instruments in line with current SECAP developments.
• Support the INReMP in the co-ordination, management and implementation of the
project SECAP risk management instruments in compliance with the SECAP Policies
and the Government of Kenya’ Environmental standards.
• Support the INReMP in the development and rolling out of a SECAP risk
management monitoring and reporting system against the Environmental and
Social Management Framework (ESCMF) provisions.
• Support the line ministries to achieve the maximum SECAP risk management
efficiency in their assigned tasks.
• Advise on anticipated environmental impacts and possible mitigation measures,
and on the relevant type of environmental review to be undertaken and
documentation to be prepared
• Working with INReMP Procurement staff, ensure that environmental compliance is
incorporated as appropriate in contracts for goods and services and ensure that
contractors are fully aware of their responsibilities in this regard.
• Undertake regular environmental monitoring and supervision in order to verify
whether and how provisions of the project ESCMF and sub-project specific ESMPs
are followed by all relevant stakeholders.
D. Capacity Building and Technical Backstopping
• In collaboration with other implementing partners, raise awareness and level of
education on environment issues among the communities, including through the
school Programme.
• Report regularly on the results of monitoring visits, promptly identify any
environmental issues or cases of non-compliance, and make recommendations for
dealing with those issues.
• Collaborate with technical staff and engineers to ensure that environmental
measures are incorporated at all stages of sub-project preparation and
implementation.
E. Other Duties
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC.
3. Academic Qualifications
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning,
Environment and Community Development, Natural Resources Management,
Forestry, Climate Change, Biodiversity or any related field from a recognized
university.
4. Applicable Professional Experience
• Have a minimum of seven (7) continuous technical and managerial experience in
natural resources management and rural community development, five (5) of
which must be in a senior management position in a GoK/Development Partner
funded project.
• Have experience in community forestry and environmental conservation strategies,
and practices of natural forest management.
• At least seven years of experience related to social and environmental standards
and impact assessment in an international development context.
• Technical background and experience in developing safeguards for agriculture,
livestock production, land use and management projects.
• Knowledge of Human rights (including human rights-based approaches and human
rights impact assessment); gender equality and women’s empowerment (including
gender mainstreaming and gender analysis).
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural heritage (including chance find procedures,
physical and intangible cultural resources).
5. Competencies and Skills
• Be able to work closely with other stakeholders including communities, Kenya
Forestry Service, National Environment Management Authority, Kenya Wildlife
Service and other relevant government agencies.
• A strong proposal development and report writing skills.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills.

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Note: Manual/paper applications will not be accepted.

Documents Required (for shortlisted candidates)

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates
• Supporting documents and testimonials
• Letter of recommendation from the current or recent Supervisor (Optional)

Successful candidates will also be required to submit documents in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010).

Important Notes

• All appointments are on performance-based contract terms and are subject to an IFAD No Objection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.