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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Governance, Policy And Regulations Expert

GEF/UNDP/GOK PROJECT
ADVERTISEMENT OF POSITIONS IN THE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT (GOLD) IN THE ARTISANAL SMALL SCALE GOLD MINING (ASGM) PROJECT
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, and in close liaison with the UNDP Country Office and Regional Technical Advisor for Chemicals and Waste, the Governance, Policy and Regulations Expert will have the overall responsibility for the provision of strategic and operational leadership of an advocacy strategy to deliver impact in relation to the ASGM Sector.
Terms of Engagement: The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months contract with possibility for extension.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, The Governance, Policy and Regulations Expert will;
• Provide strategic and operational leadership on development and implementation of an advocacy strategy to deliver impact in relation to the ASGM;
• Lead the process of designing a clear advocacy programme for ASGM;
• Analyse sector policies in order to generate evidence on their impact on the rights of those who are marginalised and excluded in ASGM sector;
• Identify priorities for policy actions and regulatory frameworks to be implemented in the 6 project sites in order to identify gaps that would
• advance formalization of ASGM sector and phase out the use of mercury in ASGM gold processing;
• Spearhead policy monitoring and analysis for the overlaps, gaps, un-clarities and needs for gender mainstreaming prepared and agreed upon in focus groups;
• Support initiatives of local actors to influence and contribute to policy and strategy development on ASGM sector that promote the phase out of mercury use on gold processing;
• Conduct assessment of the capacities of stakeholders involved in the management of ASGM sector; and
• Work with and support other ASGM sector stakeholders through training to identify sector capacity needs required to advance the formalization of ASGM and promote non mercury alternatives in gold processing.

Requirements for the Position
Qualifications
1. University degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Political Science, International Development or related subjects; and
2. Master’s degree in any of the above areas;

Experience
In addition the applicant should have:-
1. At least ten years of experience in Policy Research, Analysis and production of high level research reports;
2. Two (years) of which must have been in environment programmes/projects or activities related to hazardous waste; and
3. Demonstrated experience of having worked in a policy and political environment with sound judgment, sensitivity and in-depth understanding of the functioning and relationships of key players.

Competencies
The applicant must demonstrate the following:-
1. Good verbal and written Communication Skills in English and Kiswahili;
2. Good interpersonal skills;
3. Good understanding of the Policy Formulation and Implementation cycle;
4. Experience in Policy Research, Production of high level research reports and making public presentations; and
5. Sound Knowledge of chemicals management, mercury use in gold mining.

Added Advantages;
1. Experience/knowledge in environmental projects related to hazardous waste or closely related area;
2. Experience/ knowledge in reducing mercury in ASGM sector; and
3. PHD in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Political Science, International Development or related subjects.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Download the specific job requirements for the positions from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Website page www.environmment.go.ke , read this carefully as it lists the skills, knowledge and qualifications required.Fill in each section of the Bio - Data Form clearly in typed, block letters.
1. The Bio-Data Form must be accompanied with an Application Letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates, National Identify Card, and Testimonials.
2. All applications should be addressed to, The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, P.O. Box 30126, 00100 NAIROBI.
3. In Submitting the applications, Applicants can;
4. Email their applications, in Ms Word or PDF; to recruitment@environment.go.ke  with the position Title as the subject; or
5. Drop a hard copy; in sealed envelope at the Ministry’s (Main) Registry on 13th Floor, NHIF Building, or
6. Post a hard copy;
7. With the position title clearly indicated at the left hand corner of the envelope.
The closing date for all applications is 8th June, 2020 at close of business (5pm). Late applications shall NOT be considered.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity employer: Women, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living with Disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
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