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Job Summary

Colleges and Institutes Canada is currently seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist. Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, the Environmental Sustainability Specialist is expected to support the integration of environmental sustainably considerations in all project activities and to ensure targets are being met.

The Environmental Sustainability Specialist will act as the principal resource on environmental sustainably issues, practices and policies relevant to TVET. Under the direction of Colleges and Institutes Canada, the Specialist will refine the KEFEP environmental sustainability strategy; liaise and collaborate with Kenyan environmental sustainability specialists; develop and assist in the implementation of “green college” initiatives; assist institutions working with KEFEP to develop and implement environmental sustainability policies and strategies; contribute to the development of an environmental studies curriculum module; and contribute to project planning and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

Planning

Review the current environmental sustainability strategy in the design document, and prepare a revised strategy for the Project Implementation Plan (PIP).

Guide/Oversee/Develop and coordinate the continuous improvement of KEFEP’s environmental sustainability approach and tools.

Keep abreast of current global trends, developments and innovations in environmental sustainability and related fields (i.e. renewable energy, climate change, etc.).

Identify and articulate key global and Kenyan environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the TVET sector.

Collaborate with program and Canadian college staff to ensure environmental sustainability work is integrated throughout KEFEP, including planning, project/program design and implementation, and organizational learning.

Project Support

Ensure integration of environmental sustainability in project design through the development and use of appropriate monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management tools (i.e. Logic Model, Performance Measurement Framework, Risk Register)

Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of environmental sustainability strategies in all KEFEP activities.

Develop an environmental sustainability strategy and action plan that can be integrated into the KEFEP work plan and inform the work plans of the institutional partnerships between Kenyan and Canadian TVET institutions. In particular, the Specialist will suggest environmental sustainability approaches, content and strategies for inclusion in teacher training, leadership and management training, curriculum development for new and renewed TVET programming, and marketing programs.

Oversee and participate collaboratively in the development and implementation of environmental sustainability programming, including work planning, reporting, and capturing lessons learned/best practices.

Provide input into program budget planning for environmental sustainability activities.

Provide technical assistance, including training and advice, for staff, consultants, and project partners, including government institutions, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector partners as needed.

Develop guidelines for Canadian partners on environmental sustainability issues and suggestions on how they can integrate these in teacher training and teaching materials.

Contribute to, and participate in, the development of an KEFEP green policy and a “green college” strategy.

Contribute to the development of KEFEP’s monitoring and evaluation framework, and provide feedback and assistance on ongoing monitoring activities.

Contribute to the development of KEFEP communication materials, including web-based and print media.

Qualifications

At least Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area.

At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience working on environmental sustainability programming in development settings.

Familiar with development programming and working with inter-governmental organizations.

Practical knowledge of results-based management (RBM) approach.

Proven experience combining formal expertise on environmental sustainability with experience of applying these concretely to specific development sectors, plans, policies and business processes.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong problem-solving and adaptability/flexibility capabilities.

Fluency in English; Swahili considered an asset.

Good knowledge of TVET or the higher education sector is highly desirable.

Knowledge of the energy and/or agriculture sectors is a strong asset.

Target Start Date
Mid-January 2017

Duration
1 year contract of up to 55 days, renewable for subsequent years

Location
Nairobi with some travel within Kenya

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, three references, contact details and a proposed fully inclusive daily rate in KES by 16 December 2016 to info@kefep.collegesinstitutes.ca with the subject line: Application: KEFEP ES Specialist. Phone calls or in-person visits will not be accepted.

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