World Vision International NGO National FMNR Scaling Lead Jobs in Kenya
World Vision International NGO National FMNR Scaling Lead Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities:Strategic and technical supportDevelop and continually improve and iterate World Vision Kenya National FMNR Scaling Strategy (2023-2033) to respond to new opportunities and challenges and incorporate new ideas and innovations.
National FMNR Scaling Strategy regularly updated
Lead the development of annual work plans to implement World Vision Kenya’s National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
Work cross-functionally with the directors/heads and members of diverse teams and departments across World Vision Kenya to coordinate the implementation of annual work plans that progress strategy realisation at the national-level. This could include the establishment of internal coordination structures (i.e., committees, working groups etc.) as deemed appropriate.
Co-lead the development of six-monthly progress reports against annual work plans (together with the National FMNR Evidence Lead).
Co-lead the development of an annual FMNR scaling report card against the National FMNR Scaling Strategy (together with the National FMNR Evidence Lead).
Work with the MERL coordinator to monitor, track and report national level contributions by WVK and partners to the World Vision global FMNR Vision
Using the Kenya restoration barometer template, work with MERL coordinator to monitor, track and report national level contributions by WVK to Kenya’s national restoration targets and AFR100.
Engagement, Networking and Advocacy
Map and identify scaling partners and prioritise for engagement.
Mobilise and engage an alliance/network of national partners to support the scale-up of FMNR in Kenya. Where relevant structures have been established via projects, this position will co-lead partner engagement activities with project staff.
Establish an engagement framework between FMNR scaling efforts by partners at the national level with those occurring at the global level.
Represent World Vision Kenya at key national, regional and/or global events relating to FMNR and engage relevant national and global public and private partners as required. In liaison with RAM department, engage donors and potential donors supporting FMNR scaling efforts as required.
Programme Development and Grants Acquisition
Work collaboratively with World Vision Kenya’s Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) team to ensure that all emerging funding opportunities are leveraged (where relevant) to support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders from World Vision Australia to design investment ready projects for diverse donors that support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
Where relevant, work with RAM department and the Child Learning and Household Resilience Programme to ensure that all new funding opportunities, including PNS and grant opportunities from Support Office are leveraged to support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy
Ensure new FMNR scaling projects are designed in line with World Vision's FMNR scaling approach to activate more diverse pathways to scale
Support programs/projects to ensure that high quality FMNR Program/Project Designs are in place
Facilitate Regions and Programs to develop high quality FMNR projects through conceptualization, innovation, development and planning
World Vision partnership engagement
Contribute and align with World Vision’s global FMNR
scaling frameworks and processes, including regular meetings with World Vision Australia and other National FMNR Scaling Teams across the region.
National FMNR scaling efforts in Kenya are aligned with and support World Vision's global FMNR scaling frameworks and processes
World Vision Kenya is actively participating in regularly scheduled coordination meetings organised by World Vision Australia
Opportunities for cross-country learning and collaboration are leveraged
Accountability, Learning and Innovation-
Ensure interpretation and utilization of assessment, baselines, evaluations and verification on quality of designs
Strengthen research, learning, documentation and dissemination of WVK work in FMNR
Day to day activities-5%
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces.
Perform any other task related to the project not mentioned, that affects the sector.
Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role
The job holder must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Studies or Agro-forestry related discipline.
Post-graduate degree or Minimum 5 years of experience in lieu of Master’s degree in the above fields and with some experience in Agriculture will be an added advantage
He/she must have proven supervisory and project management experience in the related fields. Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage.
Proven experience working with different stakeholders in matters of environment and climate change.
Proven capability to think/plan strategically and act practically (i.e., put plans into action).
Experience in cross-functional coordination and collaboration for the achievement of shared outcomes.
Experience working collaboratively with and influencing donors, government and other stakeholders.
Excellent engagement and influencing skills with an ability to build trust and credibility.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Excellent advocacy and communications skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
Past experience and in-depth knowledge and experience of FMNR model as a landscape restoration approach is greatly desired.
Broad understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation in practice is greatly desired, particularly in the context of smallholder systems in Kenya.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, working for programming-level interventions in climate change adaptation and resilience.
Strong demonstrated experience in strategy, operations and/or management is a requirement for this work.
A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required.
Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
Ability to manage work life without supervision.
How to Apply
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