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Kenya: Regional Programme Coordinator, IUCN
This new position provides an exciting opportunity to implement a new regional programme, incorporating existing programmes for Eastern and Southern Africa and consistent with IUCN’s global programme framework for 2009-2012. This regional programme will be implemented in collaboration with IUCN members, IUCN Commissions and partners, such as the agencies from the UN system, bi and multilateral donors, and foundations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director, the Regional Programme Coordinator is responsible for the strategic development, steering and monitoring of the IUCN ESARO Programme, which consists of Programme activities (projects) in twelve of the 21 countries in the region. The Programme Coordinator reports to the Regional Director but is also responsible for maintaining programmatic links with global thematic programmes and other regional programmes in IUCN.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
PROGRAMME PLANNING AND MONITORING
• Ensure the implementation of a regular planning cycle, the use of a common set of methods and tools and standards for planning in IUCN, including performance criteria for the IUCN ESARO Programme.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of the ESARO Intersessional Programme and oversee the preparation of annual work plans by regional thematic programmes and country programmes.
• Lead the ESARO Programme development and oversee the review of project activities (PR Groups in countries, review of project concepts and proposals, allocation of project numbers, etc. Oversee the development of new initiatives and response to emerging issues.
• Oversight of monitoring and evaluation activity regarding programme implementation.
• Assist Finance in regular monitoring of the region’s budgets and advise managers and the Regional Director on progress and problems associated with programme and budget delivery and assist them in solving these problems.

PROGRAMME OVERSIGHT
• Oversee development and sustainability of the project pipeline at all levels (jointly with Finance).
• Overall quality assurance of project implementation.
• Donor relations as related to programme implementation.
• Support organisational development related to programmatic structures within ESARO.
• Supervise regional thematic heads and, where relevant, country programme coordinators.
• Identify needs for technical support / capacity building to the Secretariat, from the Secretariat, as well as within the Secretariat. Analyse these needs and make recommendations to the relevant managers and the Regional Director.

REPORTING
• Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports by all ESARO
programmes.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Director and ESARO management on changes and trends in relation to IUCN’s programme and the regional and global context.
• Maintain a regional consolidated list of current and developing projects.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
• Participate in ESARO’s regional management structures and other regional groups, task forces and committees as required. Participate in global IUCN bodies such as Programme Planning Group (PPG) and others that fall within the scope of programme coordination.
• Support the evolutionary development of the Strategic Planning Team (SPT) and contribute to the delivery of its products and the achievements of its joint results.

SELECTION CRITERIA
• A strong background in programme and project management with at least 10 years’ experience in an international environment, including in several countries in the ESARO region.
• Working experience within IUCN (in the Secretariat or Commissions) is an asset.
• Post graduate experience in a relevant field.
• Proven high level of knowledge about international and political issues in the region related to biodiversity and nature conservation and sustainable development.
• Extensive experience in project design and management, good analytical skills, and
demonstrated ability to think strategically.
• Proven capacity for project development and fundraising through bilateral or multilateral partners is essential.
• Proven experience in leading a team of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• English as a working language is essential, a good understanding of other IUCN languages (French and/or Spanish) and other African languages is an asset.
• Fully computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office and major software packages.
• Willing to travel frequently within the region and internationally.


APPLICATIONS
Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail before 31 March 2008 to:

Human Resources Management Group
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office
P.O. Box 68200 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: ++254 (020) 890605/12; Fax: ++254 (020) 890615
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Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted within one month of the closing date.
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