Project Coordinator and Community Development Officer Job opportunity in Kisauni Mombasa Kenya

Kisauni Environmental Project is looking to appoint two staff members in the following roles:

Background to the project

Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) is supporting a 2.5 year Environmental project in Kisauni, Mombasa with the following objectives:

• Promoting and adopting renewable energy systems and technologies in Kisauni Youth Polytechnic and the wider community
• Adapting to climate change through improved water sources, water harvesting, access to clean water and tree-planting
• Improving environmental governance, livelihoods and reducing emissions through improved solid waste management systems, including recycling

The project will run from January 2012 – June 2014 and wishes to appoint two staff to guide and implement these objectives.

The positions are as follows:

1. Project Co-ordinator 

Full Time

Gross salary: KShs 40,000 - 45,000

Essential Criteria

• Min. qualifications: Diploma in Environmental Science, Project Management or equivalent
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Report-writing skills
• Knowledge and work experience of Environment / Natural Resource Management, esp. Renewable Energy
• Community Development skills and experience
• Financial management skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable Criteria

• Degree or higher qualification in Environmental Science, Project Management or equivalent
• Familiarity with Coastal working environment and issues
• Relevant technical skills and knowledge, e.g. solar installation, plumbing, water management

2. Community Development Officer

Full Time

Gross salary: KShs 30,000 - 35, 000

Essential Criteria

• Min. qualifications: Diploma in Community Development, Social Work or Project Management
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Report-writing skills
• Knowledge and work experience of Environment / Natural Resource Management
• Community Mobilisation skills
• Facilitation and training skills
• Financial management skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Community Development, Social Work or Project Management
• Familiarity with Coastal working environment and issues
• Knowledge and work experience of Renewable Energy issues

Applications are invited from all suitably qualified and experienced persons.

Applications are strongly encouraged from all disadvantaged persons. 

We are seeking to appoint one male and one female for these positions. 

To apply, please send a motivational letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages) by e-mail to:
kisauni.recruitment@gmail.com 

Applications will also be accepted by hand in a sealed envelope at the offices of Kisauni Youth Polytechnic and Kwacha Afrika. 

They should be addressed to:

The Recruitment Team, 
Kisauni Environmental Project 

The deadline for both posts is Friday 3rd February 2012 at 4.00pm

Kisauni Environmental Project is funded by Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) and is a partnership between Kisauni Youth Polytechnic and Kwacha Afrika in collaboration with National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Action Aid, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, VSO Jitolee, Kisauni CDF and Kisauni Community