CREEK Project Manager Job in Chuka Kenya

The Center for Research in Environment Kenya (CREEK) is a social and environmental enterprise and specializes in research, training and capacity building for equitable management of natural resources and improved livelihoods. CREEK has worked with communities, government and other global development partners to eradicate poverty induced environmental degradation with a history rooted in participatory, sustainable and community driven projects. CREEK has recently received a funding from Act under the Changieni Rasilimali Facility to implement its activities in Tharaka Nithii County. 
To support the implementation of this programme and to achieve its objectives, CREEK Kenya seeks to recruit a motivated, hardworking and experienced individual to fill the following position on a short term engagement;

Job Title: Project Manager 

Reports To: Technical Director
Location: Chuka, with regular field travel
Duration:  Five (5) Months with a possibility of extension
 Purpose of the Role: To manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the activities implemented by CREEK Kenya under the Changieni Rasilimali Facility.
 Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesTo provide overall technical and operations leadership in implementation of the project activities.To manage the project in accordance with project documents, work plans and budgets and ensure that work is consistent with CREEK’s proposed activities  and that the pre-award  conditions stipulated are adhered to.To supervise other line project staff and provide technical and operational support with direct engagement in the project implementation on a daily basis.To ensure adequate and responsive engagement with other stakeholders, including NGOs, County government, CBOs and communities to support project activities.To keep abreast of relevant changes in government policy that could affect the project and advise senior management accordinglyTo support the ongoing budgeting and implementing the work plan and ensure all the schedules are delivered in a timely manner.To prepare and submit periodic project update reports in the standard format to the technical director.In collaboration with the M&E Officer, to develop and implement a project monitoring and evaluation process, clearly documenting project outcomes/impact and lessons learned.To provide leadership to all project staff and develop effective team work and individual staff skills relevant to the project.To participate in regional programme meetings with other project officers, as requested by senior managementTo undertake any other duty as may be directed by the line manager from time to timeMinimum Qualifications & Experience Higher education in Environmental Science/natural resource Management is preferred.Knowledge of the development and policy environment in KenyaGood understanding on concepts of resource management and resource conflicts and impacts of climate change on natural resources.MUST have Knowledge & practical experience implementing natural resource management projects at the community levelGood understanding of the role of improved cook stoves and Solar PV technologies in resources management and sustainability.Should have at least 2 years field based experience implementing similar projects at the community levelDemonstrated skills in community mobilization Team building Project managementFinancial managementClimate change advocacyParticipatory planning, Monitoring & EvaluationExcellent communication (both verbal & written) and good coordinationGood technical report writingAll applicants are thereby requested to submit their cover letters and CV in MS Word (compatibility mode) or PDF formats. Any certificate should NOT be attached at this stage rather will be required at the interview stage. The cover letter should state your current salary or expected salary and clearly stating the position you are applying for.
All application to be addressed to Technical Director, CREEK Kenya through the email address; creek.kenya@yahoo.com by 16th September, 2014. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and any applications that do not follow instructions will not be considered.

CREEK Kenya is an equal opportunity employer