SNV NGO Social Economist/ Social Scientist Jobs in Kenya

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a non-profit, Netherlands based international development organisation that delivers capacity development advisory services to over 2,000 clients in developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. SNV’s current focus is in 3 key sectors namely water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Agriculture and Renewable Energy.

We provide capacity building support through three mutually reinforcing roles, namely advisory services, knowledge networking and evidence-based advocacy.

The aim is to support SNV’s clients, which include governments, civil society organisations and the private sector, to improve the delivery of development processes that genuinely affect the quality of life of people living in poverty.

Responsibilities

Climate Change which is the core element of the WaTER Programme which should be addressed through the design and implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures.

Environmental sustainability through enhancing ecosystems' productivity. Communities’ capacity should be enhanced to ensure that the outputs are delivered. A key aspect of the programme purpose is to develop incentives for sustainable land management, by supporting communities to apply for funding through a call for proposals, identifying opportunities for green micro-finances and developing PES systems with the private sector.

Livelihoods and minorities are affected by the changes to forest and land management that happen within this project. It is therefore a key element of this project that these issues are identified and addressed throughout the project and communities are engaged with and their needs given full consideration at all stages of research, planning and implementation.

Gender Equality through targeting small-scale women farmers who are the main farmers in the two landscapes. Harmonisation of good working practices and training interventions at community level should be undertaken to build the capacity of both genders. Both men and women should be involved at different stages of project design and implementation. The mobilisation of young people in sustainable land management and conservation, through engagement of school children and tertiary institutions through awareness-raising activities, capacity building, mentorship and internships is considered essential to the success and sustainability of the WaTER programme. The programme should make use of opportunities to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS including sexual and reproductive health.

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Governance: the programme should enhance openness and transparency at project level, including inclusion of vulnerable groups, promoting cohesion especially on use of common resources, and encourage ethnic cohesion and diverse leadership in the management of projects.

Human Rights should be promoted through the programme's activities ensuring environmental, social and economic rights through the provisions provided for in the Bill of Rights Chapter of the 2010 Kenya Constitution, with special attention to Article 63 2 d of the Kenyan Constitution and in the 2016 Community Land Act which makes it possible for the rights of indigenous people to be recognised in practice.

Qualifications

At least 7 years proven experience in providing advisory support and management to integrated natural resource management and conservation initiatives.

At least 4 years proven experience in knowledge transfer through training and other capacity development methods

Proven knowledge of issues of livelihoods and experience managing and advising on issues relating to minorities are required.

Familiarity with social related policies and regulations in Kenya (including gender considerations) is an added advantage

Experience in designing and carrying out social and gender assessment feasibility reports and related environmental and social management plans, resettlement action plans (RAP) and/or risk management and other mitigation measures are desirable.

How to apply

Interested and capable individuals are requested to apply by close of business on Sunday, 18th August 2018 by clicking on the I'M INTERESTED button to complete your application in our in-house recruitment system. Please attach a cover letter as well as your CV containing three referees as you apply with position title as subject/reference.

For more information and job application details, see; SNV NGO Social Economist/ Social Scientist Jobs in Kenya

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