Blue Ventures Partner Support Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Blue Ventures Partner Support Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support
coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries and restore ocean life. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting a regional partner support coordinator to support our evolving
operations supporting our partners in Kenya. The position will provide a broad range of support to East Africa and Comoros functions across Blue Ventures, to promote the effective, safe and efficient management of people and programmes systems across our expanding global operations. Reporting to the Regional Partner Support Coordinator, this is a full time role based in Blue Ventures’ Mombasa, Kenya, with occasional travel to East Africa working closely with overseas colleagues, partners, field teams and communities.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, with
an excellent knowledge of the small-scale fisheries, marine conservation and rural
development sectors. You will demonstrate a proven track record of project design and management, as well as exceptional written communications. Ideally, you will have experience of community-based conservation and development initiatives in coastal Kenya.

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

Oversight of Blue Ventures’ partnerships

Support the regional partner support coordinator develop harmonised tools, systems and work plans across all partnerships in Kenya - ensuring consistency and alignment with those in the Partner support team and organisation

Under the leadership of the regional partners support coordinator, facilitate the use of a common approach to developing fisheries management and governance capacity building in our partners through the development of training modules, best practice and monitoring tools

Support the regional partner support coordinator identify and address gaps in our
team and partner capacity, designing technical support plans and providing training as appropriate

Alongside the fisheries officer, gather regular feedback from community partners to
guide efforts to improve fisheries governance and management performance

Assist the regional partner support coordinator evaluate and document key learnings, best practices and relevant fishery/country information, including broader learning around fisheries management

Technical support

Work closely with the regional partner support coordinator in Kenya to support local partners and community members in improving local fisheries management and governance practices, based on national systems

Partners, and the community institutions they serve, often lack skills and capacity to understand natural resource economics and to develop capacity in financial management. With the support of the regional partner support team, lead the development of financial governance in community institutions

Support the socio-economic development of small scale fishing communities by
identifying opportunities to integrate programmes such as alternative livelihoods and savings and loans schemes into our work

Alongside the regional partner support coordinator, identify opportunities

to strengthen policies that encourage and sustain community action in co management, working with colleagues in the WIO and UK to advocate for policy development

Identify opportunities for and coordinate learning exchanges with partners and communities

Skills and experience

Existing eligibility to work in Kenya

Postgraduate or graduate degree and/or proven experience in relevant field
(environmental, marine or conservation science)

Fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English

At least 5 years demonstrable practical experience working in co-management and community-based conservation or development in Kenya

Experience of developing multi-sector partnerships, including with communities, fisheries authorities, and NGOs

Clear commitment to a community-based approach to conservation and development

Proven experience in project management and team leadership

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and written form, and to connect with people of all levels and cultural backgrounds

Excellent organisational skills, an ability to marshall resources, and continually improve systems and processes

Capacity to undertake research and development work independently as well as part of a team

Strong technical reporting skills, and experience of preparing project reports for funders

Excellent time management and organisational skills

A strong team player who is also able to work independently

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google plus)

We would also love to see

Experience of the small-scale fisheries, marine conservation or rural development sectors, working with institutional partners, conservation and development sectors.

Proven experience in financial planning and control, and budget preparation and management

You will be a great fit if

You show a commitment to Blue Ventures’ mission and values, evidenced by a high level of personal and professional integrity, humility and humanity.

You demonstrate a strong bias for action and comfort with the uncertain; you are motivated to move forward, make decisions, and finalise details quickly once information is available.

You’ve shown a willingness and ability to challenge the status quo creatively and productively.

You have an analytical mindset and orientation toward measurement, outcomes and continuous improvement and learning. You value in others, and yourself, data-driven and consultative decision-making.

You think critically and put a high value on offering and receiving constructive feedback and criticism.

You’re a natural relationship builder and have a proven ability to work collaboratively
with others in a complex organisation, demonstrating professional curiosity, team
building and facilitation skills.

You enjoy collaboration and have a genuine interest in learning from and developing others.

You are a passionate professional who combines strong leadership skills with patience and a humble approach.

You’re detail-oriented and compliance-minded; you enjoy dotting i’s and crossing t’s

You demonstrate excellent organisational skills, an ability to marshall resources, and
continually improve systems and processes.

You show self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, entrepreneurial environment.

You’re trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; you are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgement

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Blue Ventures Partner Support Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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