Job description
• Take lead in identifying climate financing opportunities and engage in partnership to attract these finances that respond to the country stakeholder’s needs;
• Initiate and or assist in development of low carbon and climate resilient bankable projects including project writings and budget plans to bridge the investment gaps needed to transition to a low carbon and climate resilience economy,
• Develop a fund generation and resource mobilization work plans and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan including designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective financing organizations,
• Properly manage the processing of agreements in connection with funding opportunities and ensure effective and timely follow-up in terms of submission of reports to the donors and grant agreement renewal proposals,
• Ensure coordinated development of country program with country priorities in environment and climate change to serve as a tool for climate finance mobilization
• Take lead in identifying climate financing opportunities and engage in partnership to attract these finances that respond to the country stakeholder’s needs;
• Initiate and or assist in development of low carbon and climate resilient bankable projects including project writings and budget plans to bridge the investment gaps needed to transition to a low carbon and climate resilience economy,
• Develop a fund generation and resource mobilization work plans and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan including designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective financing organizations,
• Properly manage the processing of agreements in connection with funding opportunities and ensure effective and timely follow-up in terms of submission of reports to the donors and grant agreement renewal proposals,
• Ensure coordinated development of country program with country priorities in environment and climate change to serve as a tool for climate finance mobilization,
• Ensure coordination and reporting of climate financing streams with in the ENR Sector;
• Mobilize climate investments and monitor their implementation to ensure community resilience to climate change is attained;
• Ensure project work plans and budgets under his/her program of management are in accordance with the agreement signed between the Funders and the Ministry;
• Oversee the TAs and liaise with MoE Staff involved in developing and implementation of the Program activities under the Ministry;
• Organize formal Program Management and Program Steering Committee meetings with various project stakeholders,
• Ensure regular and quarterly progress reports to facilitate smooth implementation of program’s activities
• Provides exemplary leadership to staff under the Climate Resilience and Partnership Program with a high sense of motivation.
• Other Project Management related duties allocated to him/her from time to time may be assigned by the supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Global Challenges
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Global Challenges
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
Experience: 5
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Masterr’s Degree in Agricultural Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in environmental economics
Experience: 3
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Bachelors Degree in environmental economics
Experience: 5
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Ability to work in a team
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Fundraising and resource mobilization skills
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Negotiation skills
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Communication skills
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Good analytical skills and problem solving techniques
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Interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated excellent skills in public sector financial management, accounting and reporting;
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Problem solving skills
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Time management skills
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Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
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Delivery focused with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment
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Good negotiation skills
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Self-motivation, ability to multitask and pay close attention to small details;
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Conversant with procedures used in managing climate finance donor funded projects.
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Proficient in Project management software
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Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
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• experience in developing projects that attract climate finances from various climate funds such as the GCF, GEF, AF and multi-lateral funds is an added value.
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Experience in mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into development interventions
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Extensive working experience with ENR key donors such GCF,AF,UNDP,SIDA and others
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3 years of professional experience in Environment and Climate Change or Bachelors’ Degree in the above fields with 5 years of working experience in Environment and Climate Change.
